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Adult Literacy with Public Libraries

Submitted by Paul Waak on August 8, 2010 - 12:51am

I am presenting a workshop at the 2010 Literacy Texas Conference in Austin. The topic is how literacy programs can better work with public libraries. Specifically, how to understand what is going on when they seem resistant and how to get past that barrier. The slides for my presentation are available by following this link.

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Adult Literacy Administration Workshops

Submitted by Paul Waak on June 23, 2010 - 8:28am

We are now offering three online workshops for librarians who want to create or improve adult literacy programs in their library. The enrollment period for each of these courses is through July 19. All work must be completed by August 14 to receive CE/CPE credit. The content of the courses will remain available to anyone who enrolls, regardless of whether they complete the coursework.

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Close the Book on Hunger

Submitted by Paul Waak on April 7, 2010 - 2:10pm

Feed the Whole Person

Sponsors receive logo space on food collection boxes which are placed in libraries in Tarrant Area Food Bank counties.  The food collected goes to the food bank, and the funds raised through sponsorship are distributed to basic literacy programs in the form of grants.

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Literacy Texas Conference August 9 & 10, 2010

Submitted by Paul Waak on March 2, 2010 - 6:32pm

Two full days of guest speakers, workshops and networking for your professional development.

Where? The Westin Austin at The Domain - not only a new location, but a new hotel.

Who Should Attend? Literacy Programs, Literacy Coalitions, Executive Directors, Board Members, Adult Education providers and anyone interested in literacy.

This Years Theme? "Developing Literacy SuperHeroes"

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Literacy Program Toolkit, 3rd Edition

Submitted by Paul Waak on October 27, 2009 - 8:56pm

Libraries are often the entry point for persons seeking literacy services and assistance. We have developed this toolkit to help libraries develop literacy programs to meet this need. We hope this toolkit will address the questions you may have and will help your adult literacy programs succeed.

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Literacy Services Links

  • LearningExpress Library

    As of June 1, 2010, the following libraries are participating in this consortium.  Residents of these communities have access to the LearningExpress Library tools.

    • Alvarado Public Library
    • Arlington Public Library
    • Aubrey Public Library
    • Baylor County Library (Seymour, Texas)
    • Bedford Public Library
    • Burleson Public Library
    • Colleyville Public Library
    • Crowley Public Library
    • Dublin Public Library
    • Fort Worth Public Library
    • Hurst Public Library
    • Gladys Johnson Ritchie Public Library of Jacksboro
    • Keller Public Library
    • Lake Cities Library
    • North Richland Hills Public Library
    • Olney Community Library
    • Richland Hills Public Library
    • Roanoke Public Library
    • Watauga Public Library
    • Wichita Falls Public Library

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