Jessica @ Auburn Archive.

ALA-SPAN_392x72.jpgLa Asociación Americana de Bibliotecas, en associación con Univision Radio, le presentan la campaña ¡Encuentralo en Tu Biblioteca! " para dar a conocer como las bibliotecas crean oportunidades para los adultos Hispanos y sus hijos, proporcionandoles ayuda confiable de bibliotecarios profesionales.

¿Cuales son algunos de los servicios ofrecidos por su biblioteca KCLS?

Ayuda Con Tareas Escolares
Información de Salud
Oportunidades de Empleo
Información Para Iniciar Una Empresa
Libros, Peliculas, y Música
Hora de cuentos en español para niños
Protección de la privacidad y confidencialidad de todos los usuarios de la biblioteca
Programas en Español

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The American Library Association (ALA), in partnership with Univision Radio presents the "At Your Library" campaign, the purpose of which is to raise awareness of the opportunities that libraries create for Hispanics and their children.  Professional librarians are also available to provide assistance in the pursuit of information.

What are some services offered through KCLS libraries?

Homework Help
Health Information
Employment opportunities
Information about starting a business
Books, movies, and music
Story times in Spanish, English, and other world languages
Protection of privacy and confidentiality for all library users
Programs in Spanish

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The World Is Yours! Citizenship Classes At KCLS!

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Would you like to know more about the process of becoming a United States Citizen?  You've come to the right place!  KCLS currently offers ongoing Citizenship classes at Algona-Pacific, Auburn, Bellevue, Kent, Kingsgate. Also, be sure pick up your free citizenship packet at any KCLS library which inlcudes information on current test taking procedures. While your at it, ask if your library is currently offering Citizenship workshops in addition to Citizenship classes. 

Click for a list of Citizenship, ESL, and Talk Time classes

Citizenship Classes:

  • Algona Pacific: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 pm
  • Auburn: 10:00 am (classes begin January 31st)  
  • Bellevue: Mondays 7:30 pm
  • Kent: Tuesdays 7 pm
  • Kingsgate: Mondays 7:30 pm

**Please call local library to verify current dates and times. 

Useful Citizenship Web Resources:

(Image: Flikr Creative Commons: Attribution License: Daquella Maquera)

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Talk Time!

talktime.jpgTalk Time is an opportunity for immigrants and refugees and anyone else who might wish to practice speaking English.  In most Talk Time settings, there are participants and facilitators. These terms are unique to Talk Time and are used because they sound a little less formal than the teacher/student terms used in classes.  Having volunteered as a Talk Time facilitator and coordinator, I have found that though not necessarily recommended for beginners, Talk Time is a safe, friendly, and relaxed environment for practicing and improving conversation skills.  The other great thing about Talk Time is that unlike many of the ESL classes, Talk Time participants don't generally have to register.

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KCLS libraries currently offering ESL classes include Auburn, Bellevue, Bothell, Covington, Fairwood, Federal Way Regional, Federal Way 320th, Kent, Kingsgate, Kirkland, Redmond, and Sammamish.  For exact days, times, and locations see the summer list of In-Library ESL classes from the KCLS website.  Also, be sure the check back in September for a list of Fall classes. 

Useful Resource

Literacy Now, a division of Tacoma Community House, is an organization whose aim is to strengthen adult literacy services in Washington State.  Information on the Literacy Now website is also included in Spanish and Russian. Talk Time Facilitators and anyone else working with immigrants and refugees are required to attend a Volunteer Training through Literacy Now.  I've taken this training twice and recommend it highly.  Not only do instructors give suggestions for working with participants, they also provide information about recruiting volunteers and planning conversation sessions. 

*Image: "Conversation Piece" by Several Bees from Flikr Creative Commons. Attribution-Non Commercial License

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