Interested in offering bilingual programs for adult learners but unsure of where to start? This session will share program ideas that are welcoming, enjoyable, and bring adult learners together, making the work less intimidating for staff. With a focus on learning a new language, healthy aging, citizenship , and earning a high school equivalency certificate, these programs address different interest and are applicable across a range of library types and sizes.
Scheduled Dates
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August 18, 2025, 1:30pm -
2:30pm CDT
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Instructor
Myriam A. Hernandez is a Senior Librarian at the Fort Worth Public Library. In this role, she coordinates and develops curriculum for adult education programs. Myriam graduated with her master’s degree in library science from the University of North Texas in 2014. She has worked in public, academic, and special libraries in diverse roles such as administration, community outreach, technical services, instruction, reference, and access services. Myriam has been part of international projects that fostered collaboration between librarians from United States, Mexico, and Costa Rica. She is passionate about working with adult learners and has been working on programs that serve English learners since 2013.