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Online Tools for Spanish Speakers
This document discusses online tools and resources for Spanish speakers available through public libraries. It provides examples of tools for learning Spanish like LiveMocha, Mango, and Rocket Language. It also discusses how libraries can reach diverse communities through initiatives like a Spanish language "Faces" campaign, mail-a-book programs, and bilingual websites. Examples are given of specific library programs targeting Spanish speakers from the Queens Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and Martin Regional Library.
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