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Provides a variety of community education classes including: - Adult personal enrichment, technology, crafts, and foods/cooking - Adult fitness/sports, finances/business, and trips - Aquatic classes - Youth enrichment including painting instruction - Youth sports/recreation

- Adult services, including consumer information - Children's services and programs, including story hour - Computer classes - Homebound service delivers audiobooks, books, magazines, movies, and other library materials to individuals who cannot get out of their homes - Information and entertainment through book loan, eBooks, newspapers, audiobooks, eMagazines, magazines, and videos - Interlibrary loan is used to request titles not owned by Anoka County Library - Library hold lockers for use outside of non-business hours at Johnsville, Mississippi, Northtown, and Saint Francis branches. - Microfilm readers and copy machines - Meeting space at Centennial, Crooked Lake, Johnsville, Mississippi, Northtown and Rum River branches - Public Internet access computers at each library available on a first come first serve basis. - Printers and copy machines available at each library - Reference center with access to government documents at Northtown - Wireless internet access is available at all libraries

Employment counselors help SNAP clients in gaining skills and abilities to obtain employment to gain self-sufficiency, including: - Adult education ?- Budgeting assistance ?- Career planning ?- Computer classes ?- Interviewing skills ?- Job search assistance ?- Post-secondary education ?- Resume development ?- Short-term training ?- Support services ?- Transportation assistance ?- Vocational interest

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include: - Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training - Budgeting and financial literacy - GED preparation - Interview skills - Citizenship - College and career preparation - Creating a resume - English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) -Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, ServSafe food manager certification, and para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

Promotes youth development by instilling a sense of accomplishment, competence, belonging, and usefulness. Programs: - Academic success: Goal is for every member to graduate on time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary or a career. Homework help, tutoring, mentoring, chess club, computer classes, and career exploration. - Character and leadership: Offers programs designed to help members practice and strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills. Community service and support groups. - Healthy lifestyles: Programs help members learn how to engage in positive behaviors, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults who can make healthy choices. Yoga, exercise classes, gardening instruction, and gym time. - The arts: Offers a variety of arts programming so that members can learn to express themselves through visual arts, applied arts and performing arts in a safe space. Painting, drawing, and bracelet making.

- Archery club - Community resource program - Computer classes - Disabled adult program - Exercise classes - Gardening classes - New driver education - Parenting classes - Preschool programs - Spanish classes - Tennis lessons - Trips and tours

Offers a wide range of services and resources including books, eBooks, audiobooks, government documents, and digital magazines, as well as internet access, computer classes, and notary services. Specialized services include homebound delivery, a Deaf and Hard of Hearing collection, GED and ESL classes, and adaptive technology for individuals with disabilities. Also provides online databases, downloadable music, and a mobile Bookmobile service with scheduled stops throughout the community.

- Access to Internet, wi-fi, printing, scanning, faxing - Book Discussion Groups: Afternoon "charter" book discussion group meetings. Evening group often hosts an author or speaker to further enhance that month's book selection. - Craft and cooking group education sessions - eBooks and digital streaming services - Take and make craft kits - Tech tutoring and classes - Various educational and entertainment programs throughout the year - Winter Jackets adult reading program - See website for calendar of events

- Computer Classes: Business Resources, Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Word 2010, Your Library Online, and more - Copier and scanner - Home library service - iLab with makerspace technologies - Interlibrary loans - Online research tools - Print and non-print materials including regular and large print books, books on CD, paperbacks, music CDs, video games, audio tapes, DVDs, described videos, newspapers, pamphlets, and magazines - Public meeting rooms - Reference and information services including Internet and web access - Sponsors and hosts book clubs - Streaming and downloadable media (audiobooks, eBooks, movies, music, and television programs) - Storytimes and summer reading program for youth

Provides classes for adult learners such as: - Adult basic education - Computers and citizenship - English as a second language - GED instruction and K-12 diploma program - Literary assistance, credit recovery, skills development, and career readiness ?

- Computer Classes: Business Resources, Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Word 2010, Your Library Online, and more - Copier and scanner - Home library service - iLab with makerspace technologies - Interlibrary loans - Online research tools - Print and non-print materials including regular and large print books, books on CD, paperbacks, music CDs, video games, audio tapes, DVDs, described videos, newspapers, pamphlets, and magazines - Public meeting rooms - Reference and information services including Internet and web access - Sponsors and hosts book clubs - Streaming and downloadable media (audiobooks, eBooks, movies, music, and television programs) - Storytimes and summer reading program for youth

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include: - Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training - Budgeting and financial literacy - GED preparation - Interview skills - Citizenship - College and career preparation - Creating a resume - English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) -Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, ServSafe food manager certification, and para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

Services include job counseling and career planning; job training and retraining, including basic computer skills, classroom training and on-the-job training

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include computer classes, driver's education, field trips, health courses, professional development classes, recreational classes, swimming lessons, youth enrichment classes, and more.

Provides a personalized approach to education and job training. Services include academic assistance, life-skill coaching, and job skills designed specifically for adults. Courses are provided in computer literacy, GED preparation, reading improvement, writing, business math, and memory improvement. Alcohol and drug free environment. Program also provides job preparation including help with resumes, career exploration, and interviewing, along with workshops on a variety of life skills and interests.

Offers a wide range of services and resources including books, eBooks, audiobooks, government documents, and digital magazines, as well as internet access, computer classes, and notary services. Specialized services include homebound delivery, a Deaf and Hard of Hearing collection, GED and ESL classes, and adaptive technology for individuals with disabilities. Also provides online databases, downloadable music, and a mobile Bookmobile service with scheduled stops throughout the community.

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include: - Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training - Budgeting and financial literacy - GED preparation - Interview skills - Citizenship - College and career preparation - Creating a resume - English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) -Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, ServSafe food manager certification, and para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

Promotes youth development by instilling a sense of accomplishment, competence, belonging, and usefulness. Programs: - Academic success: Goal is for every member to graduate on time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary or a career. Homework help, tutoring, mentoring, chess club, computer classes, and career exploration. - Character and leadership: Offers programs designed to help members practice and strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills. Community service and support groups. - Healthy lifestyles: Programs help members learn how to engage in positive behaviors, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults who can make healthy choices. Yoga, exercise classes, gardening instruction, and gym time. - The arts: Offers a variety of arts programming so that members can learn to express themselves through visual arts, applied arts and performing arts in a safe space. Painting, drawing, and bracelet making.

- Ballet, jazz dancing, and tap dancing - Swimming; contact MaryAnn at (320)568-2532 - Walking programs - Adult/child mentoring program - Baseball and softball - Archery, tennis, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and golf - Day camp - Computer classes - Mature driver training - Youth community service programs

Provides a wide variety of recreational, educational, social, and cultural activities, including: - Advanced Care Planning - Cards, bingo - Computer classes - Exercise, ceramics, and painting classes - Foot care clinic - Health information lectures - Medicare health insurance counseling - Outings and extended travel - Weight loss support groups - Women's support groups - Woodworking instruction

- Adult services, including consumer information - Children's services and programs, including story hour - Computer classes - Homebound service delivers audiobooks, books, magazines, movies, and other library materials to individuals who cannot get out of their homes - Information and entertainment through book loan, eBooks, newspapers, audiobooks, eMagazines, magazines, and videos - Interlibrary loan is used to request titles not owned by Anoka County Library - Library hold lockers for use outside of non-business hours at Johnsville, Mississippi, Northtown, and Saint Francis branches. - Microfilm readers and copy machines - Meeting space at Centennial, Crooked Lake, Johnsville, Mississippi, Northtown and Rum River branches - Public Internet access computers at each library available on a first come first serve basis. - Printers and copy machines available at each library - Reference center with access to government documents at Northtown - Wireless internet access is available at all libraries

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include arts and crafts classes, computer classes, cooking classes, diving school, dog obedience classes, general sports and recreation, health and wellness courses, lifeguard training, music lessons, nutrition education, and more.

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Community education programs and classes: - Archery - Ballroom, Hawaiian, Tahitian and square dancing instruction - Basketball, softball, volleyball and football - Business consulting services - Computer classes - Cooking classes - CPR/First Aid - Day camps with drawing instruction, sculpture instruction, skateboarding, ice hockey, acting instruction and chess - Field trips - Fishing - Foreign language instruction - Golf - Gym games - Knitting instruction - Mature driver training - Painting classes - Parenting classes - Parenting skills development - Personal finance instruction - Photography instruction - Sewing instruction - Sign language instruction - Swimming lessons, aquatic exercise and lifeguard training - T'ai Chi Ch-uan, swimming, exercise classes/groups and aerobics - Woodworking instruction - Writing instruction - Youth Development/Youth Service: Programs involving high school youth in service learning opportunities in the community. Portion of funding is used to provide integration support to youth with disabilities into existing community education programs.

Various computer classes are offered as well as crafts and hobbies classes, which vary with the season. Locations may also vary; call for specifics. General interest classes are offered and include: - Art - Computer - Cooking - Knitting