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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.

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 Texas Listserv

Submitted by Paul Waak on March 2, 2010 - 5:53pm

Literacy Texas would like to add you to the Literacy Texas listserv. This listserv is their key way to push out information regarding free training, literacy conferences, and funding resources.  In fact, we would like to get as many libraries as possible on this list.  Attached is the form that needs to be completed and returned to Debbie Johnson to add you to the listserv.

LearningExpress Consortium Grant Recipients

Submitted by Paul Waak on March 1, 2010 - 5:50pm

The LearningExpress Consortium Grant has been awarded to the following libraries: Alvarado Public Library, Aubrey Area Library, Baylor County Free Library, Bedford Public Library, Colleyville Public Library, Crowley Public Library, Dublin Public Library, Hurst Public Library, Lake Cities Library, Richland Hills Public Library, and Watauga Public Library. Congratulations to these 11 libraries.
 

Metroplex Literacy Conference - March 6, 2010

Submitted by Paul Waak on February 17, 2010 - 4:23pm

Hope Literacy and Metroplex LAMP invite you to:

Metroplex Literacy Conference
March 6, 2010

Where: Richland Hills Baptist Church
6852 Baker Blvd.
Richland Hills, TX 76118
When: Saturday, March 6
8 am to 4 pm

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership and a lifetime of learning, supports the North Texas Regional Library System, Inc. (NTRLS) through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.