Are you learning another language?. I practice my skills in speaking Spanish every week with phrases like “Bienvenidos a la biblioteca” or “Les puedo ayudar” and “Usted puede devolver sus libros ahi.”

Welcoming library patrons into the building, asking them if they need help or showing them where to return books are all part of good library etiquette. I am passionate about making community members feel welcomed and valued at the library, especially out-of-towners and non-English speakers. That’s where it comes in handy that I maintain the Spanish Collection of books, music and DVDs for children and families at the Montrose Regional Library.

Public libraries hold information and literature for their communities and are a reflection of the diversity of people that reside among them. In our area, nearly a quarter of the population identify as Latinx and speak Spanish as a primary or secondary language.

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