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SERVING THE COMMUNITY what the [City] Library does for you (and everyone else) 10/23/2012
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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[City] Library Serving the [City] community since [year] Street Address City, State Zip Code email Phone number Web address
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