Library Literacy Services Coordinator's Corner |
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Hello Fellow Tutors, Adult Learners, Literacy Friends: As we move into the Spring season, our literacy community continues to grow, learn, and inspire. Thank you for the energy, dedication, and compassion you bring to every tutoring session, workshop, and class. Whether you are supporting a learner on their literacy journey or taking brave steps toward your own goals, your efforts are creating meaningful change across Yolo County. Adult Literacy Outreach Update: Yolo Reads has been steadily coordinating outreach efforts: Becky and Nancy presented at the Washington Adult School to showcase library services and resources available to adults and growing families. 25 people were in attendance. I am also happy to report that our mid-year CLLS report was successfully submitted and accepted. |
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Yolo Reads Annual Tutor & Learner Celebration |
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County Librarian and Chief Archivist Diana Lopez, Family Literacy Specialist Leticia Flores, Outreach Specialist II Nancy Pacheco, Yolo Reads Assistant Becky McMannis, and Central Services Manager Elizabeth Gray. |
The annual Yolo Reads Celebration was held on February 21 at the Mary L. Stephens Davis Library branch. Yolo Reads hosted a delightful lunch where tutors and learners connected, shared their experiences, and celebrated the program together. The event was made even more special by the attendance of our County Librarian and Chief Archivist, Diana Lopez. We also featured an information table highlighting our embroidered Yolo Reads bookmarks, program accomplishments, and new Adult Reader materials developed through the Literacy and Learning Initiative Project in partnership with the Pacific Library Partnership. A total of 13 tutors and learners attended the event. |
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Attendees of the Yolo Reads Annual Celebration admire handcrafted bookmarks created by the Davis Embroiderers Guild. |
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Esperanza Crossing Public Housing |
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Family Literacy Coordinator Leticia Flores joins Esperanza Housing residents in an engaging, hands-on cooking class. |
Esperanza Crossing: Esparto, California Library Literacy Services: Family Literacy Outreach Yolo County Library Literacy Services held two successful Family Literacy outreach events at Esperanza Crossing in Esparto. Family Literacy provides a safe place for families to learn together. Families share challenges and build trust with peers and their local library. At the first workshop, on February 4th, residents were invited to participate in a family cooking class. This hands-on experience allowed participants to see how family literacy extends beyond traditional reading and writing. Families enjoyed the meal they created together—quite literally experiencing the rewards of their hard work and dedication. On March 25th, the workshop featured a collaborative storytelling activity. Families walked through the room and wrote a sentence inspired by photos placed throughout. As each participant contributed, the stories grew, with each new sentence building on the previous one. Feedback from Family Literacy participants has been extremely positive. Parents highlight the joy of sharing and learning together: “My goal: Sharing, communicating with my family; Being able to communicate with my family in a healthy fashion is key to family harmony.” |
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Nancy Pacheco participated in Read Across America by visiting a second-grade classroom at Gibson Elementary. |
In March, Yolo Reads Program Coordinator Nancy Pacheco participated in the Read Across America celebration at Woodland’s Gibson Elementary School, sharing the joy of reading with local students. During her visit, Nancy read "Pee Wee the Lonely Kiwi" by Blair Cooper to an enthusiastic kindergarten class and "Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin to a lively group of second graders. The event provided a wonderful opportunity to promote early literacy, spark imagination, and connect with young readers in the community. Today, Read Across America continues to evolve, emphasizing inclusive storytelling and equitable access to reading materials. It remains a cornerstone initiative for promoting literacy, bringing together educators, librarians, families, and volunteers to celebrate the power of reading in communities nationwide. |
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Family Literacy Highlights: January 2026 - A Family Literacy outreach workshop was held in collaboration with the State Preschool Program (17 attendees)
Family Literacy Highlights: February 2026 - Esperanza Crossing Public Housing in Esparto outreach workshop featuring a cooking demonstration (10 attendees).
- First5Yolo collaborative meeting with the UC Davis MIND Institute highlighting Yolo County Library ASQ-SE Kits and other resources for families with young children (18 attendees).
- Woodland State Preschool workshop and tour of the Woodland Public Library (19 attendees).
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May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate Jewish culture and history. This month offers an opportunity to learn about and highlight the diverse experiences and contributions of Jewish Americans in our communities and across the nation. We encourage you to visit your library for a reading list, a recipe and coloring page, and book displays that reflect Jewish voices and stories. |
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The Change Agent is a biannual magazine for adult educators and learners published by the New England Literacy Resource Center (NELRC) at World Education.
California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) has granted California Library Literacy Programs free access to The Change Agent, and they’ve announced the new edition. The focus is on elections, technology, and informed use of data. You will find great content to share with learners and tutors!
Just go to https://changeagent.nelrc.org/
Username: CLLS
Password: CLLS |
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Explore Literacy with our Family Literacy Blog |
Our family literacy specialist, Leticia Flores, writes informative family learning posts monthly on our Yolo County Library website. We call it "Explore Family Literacy/Explora Literacia Familiar".
Featuring great library resources like Bilingual Backpacks and Storytime Kits and exploring topics important to families - this page will make learning together interesting and fun. Con una plétora de libros estupendos y temas importantes para las familias, esta página hará el aprender juntos súper interesante y divertido. |
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