Libraries are finding creative ways to meet their needs. The Fayette library has a copy machine that adjusts for users who speak different languages. The Newnan-Coweta Library offers a computer with a Spanish keyboard and Spanish software. Gwinnett County libraries enable patrons to fill out a library card application in Spanish. Users at Cobb County libraries can access the computerized card catalog in Spanish or French.
Some libraries periodically offer bilingual story hours for children.
Most common among libraries are free classes or programs teaching English as a second language. The boys moved with their mother to Fayetteville from Colombia four months ago, joining their father who is in the construction business. I think it's going to be good for us. Each one of us have our computer, and we can work on our level. Foreign language dictionaries, books and tapes on how to order food while vacationing abroad once accounted for the bulk of library cultural offerings as recently as 10 years ago.