SERVING THE COMMUNITYwhat the [City] Library does for you (and everyone else)

10/23/2012

HELPING THE UNEMPLOYED

Providing access to 8 computers Handouts with links to local, state, and national job

postings Interviewing workshops hosted by local business

managers Partner in the Texas Workskills Development in Libraries

project Designated bookshelf with career development and job

search materials

TEACHING LIFE SKILLS

Computer classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students, providing instruction in navigating the Internet, using word processing software, and managing a personal budget spreadsheet

Debt management classes hosted by a local banker Available government forms for things like applying for a

drivers license and submitting taxes—as well as handbooks to help patrons prepare

PROMOTING EDUCATION

Special section with GED preparation materials

Phone numbers of local educators and retired teachers who provide free or low-cost GED tutoring

Quiet rooms where patrons can study or take practice tests

Group meeting rooms with white boards to facilitate group learning and projects

AIDING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Partnerships with local shelters to allow shelter organizers

to pick up materials for residents Library staff training in providing reference to those in

sensitive situtations Handouts with local service provider and national hotline

contact information

INFORMING ABOUT HEALTH ISSUES Contact information on hand for local

social service and government agencies, health care providers, and food banks

Hosted meetings of a local weight-loss support group

Lecture by a local dietician Hosted CPR training course that certified

19 community members

“Because the library offered us a free meeting space, we were able to provide our sessions at a reduced cost.” –Host of weight-loss support group

SERVING THE HOMELESS

New policy that allows non-traditional addresses to be accepted on library card applications

25 referrals to local homeless shelters

Information on federal housing programs

[City] Library

Serving the [City]

community since

[year]

Street Address

City, State

Zip Code

email

Phone number

Web address