Library Literacy in California

Hot literacy topics in California's library literacy programs mirror what is happening in Florida.  The one difference is that they have some dedicated state funding for basic education and family literacy programs.  Topics include Learner Persistence, job skills, computer skills, GED, use of Study Circles, and volunteer recruitment and management.   They have a new link on their website on     
        Matching instructional curriculum with learner goals
http://www.libraryliteracy.org/staff/rg/curriculum.html

Check it out and also tell us what is hot for your literacy programs this year. 

VALF Board Meeting Jan 30

We are holding a regular meeting of our Volunteers for Adult Literacy in Florida board on Saturday, Jan 30, at the downtown library in Gainesville.  Our members are welcome to attend.  The meeting will be in the Foundation Room starting at 10:30 a.m.

Headquarters Library Address for the meeting

401 East University Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32601
352-334-3900

Here are the directions: http://www.aclib.us/locations/headquarters