The Read Write Discover program located at the Biblioteca Latinoamericana still has a few openings for children entering grades 1-8.    If you are interested in signing up your child or children, please contact them at rwdbiblioteca@gmail.com

Read Write Discover is a summer community program that takes place in the Community Room at Biblioteca Latinoamericana.   High school volunteers tutor children entering 1st through 8th grades on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM during June and July.  Tutors assign various projects with the students, including writing assignments, tests, vocabulary projects, arts and crafts, Reader's Theater, discussions, and more.   Most importantly, the tutors read with the children and help them with comprehension.   Tutors will assign reading assignments and written assignments which will be recorded on your child's Homework Calendar.

The team of tutors makes learning fun!   There will be several Read Write Discover projects for our students throughout the program.   Parents are invited to our end of the program performance (August 5) and awards ceremony (August 6.)

Read Write Discover is not a drop in program.  Tutors strive to work with the students to build their reading skills and a relationship with them, so it is important for the students to come to the sessions on a regular basis.

Are you learning how to speak, read and write English?  Would you like to improve you English language skills and meet people from around the world?  Come to the Biblioteca Latinoamericana to attend one or more of our free ESL classes for adults.     

Cris, the ESL Teacher and Family Learning Center Coordinator posed for this photograph during one of the classes.  In this picture, from left to right, you can see Paulina from Columbia, Elena from Russia, John  from Vietnam, Bertha from Mexico, Cris, the ESL Teacher from the Philippines, Martha from Mexico, Brenda from Mexico, Alejandrina from Honduras, and  Ulisses from Mexico.

Please visit the following links for information about ESL Classes throughout San Jose:

• ESL events at Biblioteca Latinoamericana
• ESL events at East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library
• ESL events throughout the San Jose Public Library system
• English Pronunciation Classes at Biblioteca Latinoamericana and East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library
• ESL Conversation Club at Biblioteca Latinoamericana

Students are encouraged to bring a pencil or pen and a three-ring binder.

There are several Family Learning Centers throughout San Jose that offer ESL classes.    They are located at the following branch libraries:

• Bascom Branch
• Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch
• Dr. Roberto Cruz - Alum Rock Branch
• East San José Carnegie Branch
• Hillview Branch
• Seven Trees Branch
• Tully Community Branch

Children and their families are invited to the East San José Carnegie Branch Library on Wednesday June 19, 2013 at 6:00 PM in order to enjoy stories and songs about gardening.  Afterwards, children can plant a seed in a clear container so that they can take it home with them and watch all the stages of seed development! Children will also create a plant stake to insert in the container. This program is for ages 3 and up, and is part of our "Dig Into Reading" Summer Reading Celebration.

Se invita a los niños y sus familias a East San José Carnegie Branch Library el miércoles, el 19 de junio a 6:00 pm para disfrutar de cuentos y canciones sobre la jardinería. Después, ustedes pueden sembrar una semilla en un vasito de plastico transparente para llevarlo a casa y ver todas las etapas del desarrollo de la semilla! Los niños también van a crear una estaca para insertar en el contenedor.  Este programa es para los niños de 3 años y adelante, y es parte de nuestra Celebración de Lectura de Verano.

Magic Show with Dan Chan the Magic Man

Dan's always fun whether he's presenting a magic show or when he's inspiring children to achieve their dreams.  Come see the magic and fun for yourself!  This fun program will take place on Thursday June 13, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Community Room at the East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library.  This program is fun for all ages, and is part of our Summer Reading Celebration.

Espectáculo de magia con Dan Chan

Dan siempre es divertido, cuando hace un espectáculo de magia o cuando inspiran a los niños  alcanzar sus sueños. ¡Venga a ver la magia y la diversión por ustedes mismos!  Este programa divertido tomará lugar el jueves 13 de junio 2013 a las 2:00 PM en la Sala de la Comunidad en East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library.  Este programa es divertido para todas las edades, y es parte de nuestra Celebración de Lectura de Verano.

Come to the Biblioteca Latinoamericana on Tuesday June 11, 2013 at 2:00 pm in order to watch an amazing bubble-ologist create unbelievable soap bubble art!  This program is fun for all ages, and is part of our Summer Reading Celebration.

¡Vengan a la Biblioteca Latinoamericana en martes, el 11 d junio a 2:00 pm para ver a un experto con burbujas crear arte increíble con burbujas de jabón!  Este programa es divertido para todas las edades, y es parte de nuestra Celebración de Lectura de Verano.

The ESL Conversation Club at the East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library meets on Thursdays at 4:00 pm during the months of June and July, except for July 4.  Practice your English in a friendly informal group that meets once a week for an hour.  Meet new friends.  It's fun!

La Club de Conversación en inglés se reúne cada jueves a 4:00 pm en la  Biblioteca East San Jose Carnegie durante junio y julio.  No se reúne el 4 de julio.  Practiquen el inglés en un grupo amistoso e informal que se reúne una hora cada semana.  Conozcan a nuevos amigos.  La Club de Conversación es divertida. 

For additional ESL conversation clubs, please visit this calendar.

Para mas clubs de conversación en inglés, favor de visitar este calendario.