UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesdays - Fridays, June 10 - 27, 2008: Mad Scientist Training Camp at the Family Learning Center at the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch! 11AM-1PM. For more information call (850) 606-2960.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 10 - August 7, 2008: Summer Reading Clubs at the Family Learning Center at the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch! Elementary School 1:30-2:30 PM. Middle School 2:30-3:30PM. For more information call (850) 606-2960.

Wednesdays, June 11 - August 6, 2008: True Believers Society of Tallahassee! A Manga/Comic Book Club at the Family Learning Center at the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch! 2-3:30PM. For more information call (850) 606-2960.

Thursday, June 19th, 2008: Would you like to improve your Business English? Join us for the 3rd in our workshop series! Vesselka will guide us through the English language jungle - concentrating on letter writing. 7:00 p.m. in the Resource lab. Please call 606-2665 for more info or to register.

Tuesdays - Fridays, July 8 - 25, 2008: Master Artist Camp at the Family Learning Center at the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch! 11AM-1PM. For more information call (850) 606-2960.

Tuesdays - Fridays, July 29 - August 8, 2008: Rev Your Brain for School Camp at the Family Learning Center at the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch! 11AM-1PM. For more information call (850) 606-2960.

Thursday, August 21, Saturday, August 23, and Saturday, August 30, 2008: Adult Literacy Tutor Training. Orientation: August 21st, 6:00 to 7:00, Program Room A. 1st Day of Training: August 23rd, 10:00 to 4:30, Program Room A. 2nd Day of Training: August 30th, 10:00 to 4:30, Program Room A. Please contact Lori for more info or to register: 606-2644.

PAST EVENTS

Wednesday, September 13, 2006: Reading at the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library (200 W. Park Ave.) with Lisa Zimmerman and local author Susan Cerulean. Proceeds to benefit LVLC. For more information, call 606-2644.

Thursday, September 28, 2006: Join LVLC as we host our annual Volunteer and Learner Ice Cream Social. The event will be held in Program Room A of the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library (200 W. Park Ave.). This event is sure to be a treat for all!

Friday, October 13, 2006: Curious George paid a visit to the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library (2817 S. Adams St.) on Friday, October 13 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. He helped celebrate the Florida Department of Health's Health Literacy Month: Read for Health with an immunization clinic, informational booths, children's activities, health, nutrition, and fitness demonstrations and more. And Curious George passed out 100 free copies of Curious George Goes to the Hospital.

Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3, 2006: Visit LVLC's booth at this year's Alternative Christmas Market at John Wesley United Methodist Church (located at 1689 Old St. Augustine Road). Featuring more than 30 non-profit charitable organizations. Give a gift that truly keeps on giving! A donation of one canned food item is suggested. For more information, call 606-2644.

Wednesday, January 17th, 2007: Literacy Volunteers of Leon County, in association with the Tallahassee Little Theater, presented its annual benefit and silent auction at a performance of Tennessee Williams' "The Night of the Iguana".

Saturday, February 24th, 2007: Join the Family Learning Center, at Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library, as we celebrate Dental Health Awareness Month with a visit from PBS star Arthur. There will be informational booths, children's activities, dental health, nutrition, and fitness demonstrations, and more. Arthur and the Tooth Fairy will also hand out free copies of "Arthur's Loose Tooth"! For more information call us at 606-2960.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007: Join the Family Learning Center, at Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library, as we present the first in a series of Health Literacy workshops entitled "You and Your Medicine". In this workshop you will learn how to find and understand key information about your prescription and over-the-counter medicines. For more information call us at 606-2645.

Saturday, September 8, 2007: Join the Family Learning Center, at Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library, as we celebrate International Literacy Day 2007. There will be music, fun, a free book give-away for the first 50 participants, and fantastic readings of international folk- & Fairy-tales. The Festival will run from 10AM to 12PM in the amphitheater behind Dr. B.L. Perry Library. For more information, please contact us at 606-2960.

Thursday, September 27, 2007: Writer’s Night Out! The world premiere of the 2007 issue of the Student Writings! Please plan to attend this gala evening from 4-8 p.m. in the classroom on the 3rd floor of the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library. It will surely be a lively evening with ice cream cake and many of the authors on hand!

Tuesday, October 16, 2007: Join psychologist Dr. Robert Schilling for a Healthy Minds Workshop from 6:30-7:30pm at the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library! Come find out about mental health and resources available to help keep your mind active and healthy. Refreshments will be provided for workshop participants, as will a separate workshop for children. Call (850) 606-2644 for more information.

Thursday, October 18, 2007: ESOL Tutor In-service at 6pm at the Collins Main Library. Lesson Planning is the topic - come and share your tips with your fellow tutors! Please call Karen at 606-2644 for more information or to register.

Friday, October 19, 2007: Come meet Arthur and celebrate Health Literacy Month with the Family Learning Center! Arthur will be at the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library from 2-5pm passing out free books. There will also be information booths and fun children's activities, as well as health, nutrition, and fitness demonstrations. For more information call (850) 606-2960.

Tuesdays, October 23, October 30 & November 6, 2007: Free basic computer classes for adults at the Family Learning Center in the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library! All 3 classes will be held from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. To sign up for 1 or all 3 of these classes, please see Alden in the Family Learning Center, or call 606-2960. Space is limited!

Wednesday, October 24, 2007: LVLC presents DRACULA at the Tallahassee Little Theatre! Reception & Silent Auction begin at 7pm. Play begins at 8pm. Costumes Welcome! Admission: $20.00. Tickets available at the LVLC office on the 3rd floor of the Collins Main Library. For more information: (850) 606-2644. All proceeds will benefit LVLC!

Wednesday, October 31, 2007: LVLC Halloween Bake Sale at the Collins Main Library. Bring your tasty treats for us to sell! (850) 606-2644.

Saturday, March 15, 2008: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Rhonda will conduct a Let's Read Together Workshop for parents at the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. branch library.

Thursday, March 28, 2008: GED Info Workshop - A Tutor in-service workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 28 in Program Room A , from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. This workshop is designed to provide tutors with an overview of the GED tests, eligibility requirements, scoring of the GED tests, and specific content of the GED tests. Tutors will also be provided with packets containing the 2008 GED testing schedule, teaching materials, and practice tests. Please call Lori at 606-2644 for more information, or to register.

Saturday, April 5, 2008: Health Fair - The Big Bend Farm Worker Alliance is sponsoring a health fair at the St. Eugene Catholic Chapel Join us for food, music, and fun for the children! Several area agencies will be on hand to provide info and the following free services: Blood sugar and blood pressure screenings; Body Mass Index, % body fat, waist and hip ratio measurements; Health education, advice and counseling. 3:00-7:00 p.m., St. Eugene Catholic Chapel, 701 Gamble St.

Saturday, April 12, 2008: The Family Learning Center will also participate in Kids-Fest 2008, at the Fairgrounds from 10-4. Bring your children to find out more about what local agencies can provide. Fun kid activities will be available at each agency's booth. (850) 606-2960.

Thursday, May 1, and Saturday, May 3, 2008: The next ESOL tutor training will be held May 1st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and May 3rd 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in program room A at the Collins Main Library Please call Karen at 606-2644 for more information, or to register.