Beyond the library, there are many programs and services in the greater Oaxacan community that serve the needs of the wider Oaxacan community. Consider getting involved with any of the following organizations to make the most of your time here in this wonderful city. 

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Suggestions for additions or deletions for this list should be sent to: oaxlibrarywebsite@gmail.com Type "Resources" in the Subject line.

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Libros Para Pueblos

Libros Para Pueblos establishes long-term relationships with libraries located in economically and socially disadvantaged regions of Oaxaca, Mexico. Libraries become members of a support network, in which knowledge and experiences are shared around the theme of reading promotion. Through collaboration, library partners acquire skills and tools that allow them to achieve more effective early intervention in the reading community. They participate in workshops where they receive training in strategies to substantially increase their impact.

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Each library in the network receives an annual supply of new books, carefully selected according to a matrix of values, which promote the development of independent and critical young readers. To fund its programs, LPP turns to individuals and couples, groups, and organizations who are called “sponsors” and “donors.” Sponsors contribute an annual fixed amount that is dedicated primarily to the purchase of books for their sponsored library, while a smaller percentage is used for training and operation of the programs. Donors dedicate their entire contribution to the development and implementation of various reading promotion strategies, “projects.”

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The Oaxaca Learning Center (TOLC)

"Making a difference one young person at a time."
 

Founded in 2005, The Oaxaca Learning Center (TOLC) is a unique organization in Oaxaca, Mexico. It provides much-needed academic tutoring and social service support to low-income students from underserved urban neighborhoods and indigenous rural villages throughout the state of Oaxaca. With TOLC support, these students can complete high school and most often proceed to university for professional careers. They can then serve as role models for others in their communities.

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The Center is administered by IIAC A.C., a Mexican non-profit organization, led by a brilliant Oaxacan staff, all of whom come from the same background as the students.

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