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<br />88 <br />Page 42 <br /> <br />Other Models of Librarv Service <br /> <br />Library staff contacted other libraries in California and across the United States to <br />research and analyze the types of programs and services that these libraries provide to the <br />Spanish speaking community within their respective areas. <br /> <br />Many commonalities appeared amongst the libraries. The libraries playa central role in <br />the community life of many people within the Spanish speaking community. The library <br />serves a safe-haven for children. Programs for children in the library are a major <br />attraction and in turn, bring the parents of the children in the library, who discover the <br />wealth of programs and services the library has to offer. Libraries serve as a liaison to <br />services within the community. An adequate supply of computers in the library is <br />essential. Collaboration with community organizations leads to the success of libraries. <br />Cultural programs throughout the year enrich the lives of all within the community. <br />Adult learning classes and resources such as ESL and GED playa vital role in the library <br />and enhance the lives of participants. Libraries provide basic literacy skills to the <br />community, in all fonnats. Outreach within the community is necessary at any level that <br />can be provided. The library is a community resource center for the Spanish speaking <br />community. <br /> <br />The libraries contacted: <br /> <br />· Dallas Public Library <br />· San Antonio Public Library <br />· Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch, San Jose Public Library <br />· Borough of Queens Public Library, New York <br />· Beardstovm Houston Public Library, Beardstov..n, Illinois <br />· Bensenville Illinois Public Library, Illinois <br />· Riverside County Library <br /> <br />Partners <br /> <br />The Fair Oaks Library works in partnership with the following agencies to complement <br />it'l programs and services: <br /> <br />· Sequoia Adult School <br />· Concilio of San Mateo County <br />. Mexican Consulate <br />· Redwood City School District <br />· S1. i\nthony's Church <br />· Fair Oaks Community Center <br />· Peninsula Works~Redwood City <br />· Redwood City Child Development Program <br />· San Mateo County Library <br />