Literacy Services Mission Statement “ In order to empower and connect our diverse community, we provide intergenerational literacy services that support the individual’s right to achieve.” Escondido Public Library Literacy Services

Josephine Jones- Director of Literacy Services [email_address] 760-839-4219 Myrna Montano – Literacy Services Coordinator [email_address] 760-839-4831 Robin Wright Parker- Families for Literacy Coordinator [email_address] 760-839-4272 Escondido Public Library Literacy Services 238 S. Kalmia Street Escondido, CA 92025

Josephine Jones- Director of Literacy Services

[email_address]

760-839-4219

Myrna Montano – Literacy Services Coordinator

[email_address]

760-839-4831

Robin Wright Parker- Families for Literacy Coordinator

[email_address]

760-839-4272

Adult Literacy Services The Escondido Public Library Literacy Services offers free, confidential tutoring to English-speaking adults (18 years or older) to improve their reading, writing, math, and basic computer skills. Adults request literacy services from many different walks of life. We work with the goals of the adult in tailoring a program that will assist them in their life experiences.

The Escondido Public Library Literacy Services offers free, confidential tutoring to English-speaking adults (18 years or older) to improve their reading, writing, math, and basic computer skills. Adults request literacy services from many different walks of life. We work with the goals of the adult in tailoring a program that will assist them in their life experiences.

Adult Literacy Services Small Group Instruction Basic Literacy Skill GED Citizenship ESL Literacy Lab Book discussion groups Senior Experience Workshops

Small Group Instruction

Basic Literacy Skill

GED

Citizenship

ESL

Literacy Lab

Book discussion groups

Senior Experience

Workshops

Year of the Learner (YOL) September 2007

Small Group Instruction

Literacy Lab at the Annex Before After

Before After

ESL English as a Second Language Two weekly evening classes Stressing speaking and listening skills Self-paced environment Introduction to culture in the United States

Two weekly evening classes

Stressing speaking and listening skills

Self-paced environment

Introduction to culture in the United States

One on One Tutoring

Senior Book Club

Workshops

Writer 2 Writer

Born to Read

Mobile Literacy Services The Bookmobile !

The Bookmobile !

History Since September 2002, the bookmobile has made appearances at local elementary schools and community events, serving the hard to reach population. The artwork displayed on the bookmobile is from children’s books written and illustrated by Gerald McDermott.

Since September 2002, the bookmobile has made appearances at local elementary schools and community events, serving the hard to reach population.

The artwork displayed on the bookmobile is from children’s books written and illustrated by Gerald McDermott.

Serves … as a recognizable link between the community and the library … adults and children who might not otherwise receive literacy or library services The Bookmobile is here to serve…

… as a recognizable link between the community and the library

… adults and children who might not otherwise receive literacy or library services

The Bookmobile is here to serve…

Provides … schools not located near the Main or EVCC Branch Library … neighborhood groups in need of outreach service. … community events, increasing service awareness among all residents The Bookmobile provides one-stop literacy and library services to… During - Firestorm 2003

… schools not located near the Main or EVCC Branch Library

… neighborhood groups in need of outreach service.

… community events, increasing service awareness among all residents

The Bookmobile has… … served thousands of students and families in Escondido … partnered with community organizations such as Neighborhood Porch, Escondido Union School District, YMCA, and Parks & Recreation

… served thousands of students and families in Escondido

… partnered with community organizations such as

Neighborhood Porch, Escondido Union School District, YMCA, and Parks & Recreation

Families for Literacy At the Branch EVB Literacy Open House November 29, 2007

Families For Literacy Early Literacy Lab Early Literacy Summer Series Reading is Fundamental Workshops At the libraries Off the Bookmobile Local Pre-schools Special events

Early Literacy Lab

Early Literacy

Summer Series

Reading is Fundamental

Workshops

At the libraries

Off the Bookmobile

Local Pre-schools

Special events

Early Literacy Lab Thank you Altrusa!

Thank you Altrusa!

Early Literacy

Summer Series

Thanks to Friends of the Library!

FFL – Science

Operation: Literacy Cares Troops in Iraq

Welcome Home!!!!!

Workshops Reading, Writing, and Rhythm Instrument making Songs Games Music-themed books Uses music to teach literacy skills

Instrument making

Songs

Games

Music-themed books

Reading is Fundamental Reading is Fundamental 10 Pre-Schools, one Head Start Center 650 kids, 3 books apiece! Story time presentations

Reading is Fundamental

10 Pre-Schools, one Head Start Center

650 kids, 3 books apiece!

Story time presentations

Youth Literacy Coming Soon Youth Literacy + Mentoring Project Anticipated launch date: October 2008

Coming Soon

Youth Literacy +

Mentoring Project

Anticipated launch date:

October 2008