Libraries

However, growing information needs and changing reading habits have made it clear that library services urgently need to be renewed and strengthened. Outdated materials, limited access to new technologies, and declining user participation have created challenges that call for innovative, strategic solutions to maintain the program's positive impact.

In response, we present “Reviving the Heart of Knowledge: CASA A.C.'s Library Program,” a proposed 2025 Action Plan focused on improving information services and revitalizing libraries' role in the community. Concrete strategies will modernize management, expand resources, and encourage active participation, ensuring that these spaces continue to drive knowledge and development for everyone.

To guarantee free, open, and equal access to reading, culture, and knowledge through the Rosario Castellanos Public Library, the “Callejeras” community library network, the Mobile Library, and the reading program at the La Loma de los Chiquillos kindergarten.

The backbone of our library. Access a wide range of bibliographic resources, from book lending to in-room consultation, to meet your reading and learning needs.

Find the information you need. We offer a digital library, user training, interlibrary loan, and more to support your research and learning.

We bring the library to your community. Enjoy workshops, screenings, a music library, and other cultural events that promote social integration and a love of reading.

This organization makes the Library Program possible, providing the support it needs to operate and grow. Its commitment to education and inclusion has enabled innovative projects that bring reading to diverse communities.

FACULTY OF INFORMATION SCIENCES | UASLP. A key institution in the library team's professional development. Through this partnership, the program has strengthened its operations and welcomes volunteers each year who contribute their knowledge and enthusiasm to reading-promotion activities.

As Official Library 8312, the program belongs to the National Public Library Network, ensuring institutional recognition and access to resources, training, and specialist advice. This connection supports formal library services and strengthens the program's community impact.

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CONAFE). CONAFE contributes to training the library team and supports the development of the Street Library Network, an initiative that brings knowledge and reading to public spaces and promotes equitable access to book culture.

In 2020, Iberbibliotecas recognized and supported the Library Program after it won funding through its grant call in the Street Libraries category. This support strengthened library outreach and consolidated an inclusive model that makes reading accessible to communities facing vulnerability.

In 2018, the Rotary Club helped the Library Program grow through a donation to establish the Mobile Library, which brings books and cultural activities to communities with limited access to library services. This contribution has been essential in extending the program's reach and encouraging reading in unconventional spaces.

Guanajuato's Ministry of Education supports the Library Program by officially authorizing access to basic education institutions in San Miguel de Allende and Dolores Hidalgo, allowing reading-promotion activities within schools. This partnership enables the program to contribute directly to the education of children and young people in the state.

Bibliodra: Art, Reading, and Community | SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, GUANAJUATO. The Library Program has welcomed Drag Cuentacuentos, bringing this innovative approach to reading facilitation into basic education institutions in San Miguel de Allende and Dolores Hidalgo. Through this collaboration, children and young people can enjoy reading activities in an inclusive, creative environment. Supported by library science and education specialists, “Bibliodra: Art, Reading, and Community” promotes reading, critical thinking, and appreciation of diversity through literature.

At Centro para los Adolescentes de San Miguel de Allende (CASA A.C.), there are many ways to support, whether by volunteering, donating resources, or participating in community programs, all focused on youth well-being and development.

Help enrich our libraries by donating books, educational materials, or volunteering your time. With your support, we can bring more reading and knowledge to those in need, promoting access to education and culture in our community.

Help us reach more people by sharing our mission with your community, friends, and family. Talk about the importance of reading, invite others to participate, and spread the word about our work on social media. The more people who join, the more readers we create and the more libraries we can strengthen!

Your financial support helps us expand our libraries, purchase more books, and develop educational programs that benefit those most in need. With each donation, you help promote reading, learning, and access to culture in our community. Every dollar counts and makes a difference!

Share your time and love of reading by taking part in our programs and activities. You can help organize books, read aloud, lead workshops for children and young people, or support the management of our community libraries. Your participation enriches visitors' experiences and strengthens access to culture and knowledge in our community. Join us and make a difference!

If you're passionate about reading and want to make a difference in your community, consider starting your own street library! With your initiative, you can offer others the opportunity to enjoy books and educational resources, creating a positive and lasting impact in your community.