- 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

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.

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.

Community education classes and activities include: - Adult Enrichment: Adult basic education, ESL, GED, computer literacy skills, career pathways, smart driver courses, dance and exercise classes. - Driver's Education: Lakeview Community Education has partnered with A+ Driving School for the Driver's Education Program. - Youth Enrichment: Provides educational programs and athletics/activity opportunities for children to explore their interests and build new skills.

Medtronic: Recruits for 2nd and 3rd shift jobs and offers an interactive course at Medtronic. The course helps participants build resumes, develop interview skills and offers personalized job coaching and training. EMERGE Career and Technology Center (ECTC), 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Career Essentials Workshops: Learn how to professionally write a resume or conduct a successful job search through a 2-part MFIP/DWP workshop that provides the tools to develop career skills. Learn more about: Basic resume writing, formatting tricks, basic resume etiquette Insight to job searching tools and practices How to write a targeted cover letter Importance of professional emails Workshop schedule and expectations Computer lab for youth and adults EMERGE Career and Technology Center, 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 North @ Work: North @ Work is a collaborative meant to facilitate career training and employment services for African-American males, age 25 or older, living in north Minneapolis and looking for a career. This workshop is free and can connect participants to resources, training and a career with an employer. Choose a career path Attend training while working Be guided by step-by-step partnerships to help reach goals Launch a career with employers that are hiring now Twin Cities R!se, 1301 Bryant Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Hire Ground: Helps participants learn the power of self-advocacy, soft and hard professional skills and habits. Participants also have the opportunity to discover their values, personality type, learning style, and learn how to talk about their skills and value they can bring to a professional audience and workplace. Develop effective strategies for job searching Learn the power of self-advocacy and habit Practice interviewing skills Resume and cover letter building Modern day job market insight and know-how EMERGE Career and Technology Center (ECTC), 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Cedar-Riverside Opportunity Center (CROC), 505 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454 Global Career Development Facilitator Training An intense high impact course designed to equip career services employees with the needed industry tools to guide participants in their career planning and guidance. This GCDF® / CCSP Training course is intended for anyone providing career services in employment and workforce development, one stops, career centers, secondary and post-secondary education, veteran career development, career coaching, career advisors, human resources, government or other professionals that desire nationally recognized career training.

- 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

- 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

Sports programs for youth and adults: - Recreational basketball - Floor hockey - Ice arena open skating - Skating lessons - Racquetball leagues - Volleyball league - Youth volleyball lessons - Triathlons - Tae kwon do - Freethrow contest - Hershey track - Pickleball - Disc golf - Exercise room - Meeting rooms - Softball leagues - Weight loss challenge - Open swimming - Lifeguard training - CPR training - Faribault family aquatic center - Lap swimming - Swimming lessons - Youth ball programs - Learn to fish programs - Firearm safety - Snowmobile safety - Dance lessons - Computer classes - American Sign Language classes - Archery lessons - Photography classes - Art classes - Juggling classes - Music programs

Medtronic: Recruits for 2nd and 3rd shift jobs and offers an interactive course at Medtronic. The course helps participants build resumes, develop interview skills and offers personalized job coaching and training. EMERGE Career and Technology Center (ECTC), 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Career Essentials Workshops: Learn how to professionally write a resume or conduct a successful job search through a 2-part MFIP/DWP workshop that provides the tools to develop career skills. Learn more about: Basic resume writing, formatting tricks, basic resume etiquette Insight to job searching tools and practices How to write a targeted cover letter Importance of professional emails Workshop schedule and expectations Computer lab for youth and adults EMERGE Career and Technology Center, 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 North @ Work: North @ Work is a collaborative meant to facilitate career training and employment services for African-American males, age 25 or older, living in north Minneapolis and looking for a career. This workshop is free and can connect participants to resources, training and a career with an employer. Choose a career path Attend training while working Be guided by step-by-step partnerships to help reach goals Launch a career with employers that are hiring now Twin Cities R!se, 1301 Bryant Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Hire Ground: Helps participants learn the power of self-advocacy, soft and hard professional skills and habits. Participants also have the opportunity to discover their values, personality type, learning style, and learn how to talk about their skills and value they can bring to a professional audience and workplace. Develop effective strategies for job searching Learn the power of self-advocacy and habit Practice interviewing skills Resume and cover letter building Modern day job market insight and know-how EMERGE Career and Technology Center (ECTC), 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Cedar-Riverside Opportunity Center (CROC), 505 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454 Global Career Development Facilitator Training An intense high impact course designed to equip career services employees with the needed industry tools to guide participants in their career planning and guidance. This GCDF® / CCSP Training course is intended for anyone providing career services in employment and workforce development, one stops, career centers, secondary and post-secondary education, veteran career development, career coaching, career advisors, human resources, government or other professionals that desire nationally recognized career training.

Individualized job-seeker services, including: - Academic skill testing - Career counseling - College research - Creating resumes and cover letters - GED preparation - Hands-on computer classes - Job search skills development - Life skills training - Preparing for interviews

Individualized job-seeker services, including: - Academic skill testing - Career counseling - College research - Creating resumes and cover letters - GED preparation - Hands-on computer classes - Job search skills development - Life skills training - Preparing for interviews

The Southeast Initiative serves as a hub for resources, support, and advocacy offering guidance on: - Organizing and Leadership: Regional member committee and civic participation - Health & Wellness: Provides community health education and prevention, and mental health education - Employment and Career Services: Provides citizenship classes, GED classes, computer classes, driver's knowledge exam classes, and job search assistance.

- Adult Basic Education - Computer skills - Citizenship class - ESL; second language program - GED assistance

Offers a variety of recreational activities and youth enrichment programs. Provides a variety of different parks that feature boat access points, swimming pools, walking trails, and more. Parks include: - Bruce Nawrocki Park - Edgemoor Park - Gauvitte Park - Hilltop Park - Huset Park East - Huset Park West - Keyes Park - LaBelle Park - Lomianki Park - McKenna Park - Ostrander Park - Prestemon Park - Ramsdell Park - Silver Lake Park - Sullivan Lake Park

Provides job and small business resources at most branches, including free classes on resume writing, job searching, networking, and interviewing. - Mobile workPLACE: Offers computer access and job skills training in multiple languages throughout the community. In addition, the Rondo Community Outreach Library hosts a Small Business Resource Center with materials and assistance for starting or growing a business.

Offers a wide range of programming serving all ages in the community. Supports a variety of engaging opportunities for everyone including: - Adult Education: Provides a variety of cources some include GED prep classes, adult diploma, English classes, digital literacy, computer, and keyboarding classes, college and career prep classes. - Driver Education: Provides driver education classes and behind the wheel instruction - Facility rentals: Schools District 656 facilities are open for community use by citizens of all ages for rentals. - Kids World: Provides fee based child care program for children ages 3 - 12, operating before and after school, on most non-school days and 10 weeks durning the summer. - Project ABLE: Offers adaptive classes and activities for adults living with disabilities ages 18 or older from cooking and crafts to bingo and music.

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

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

- Adaptive/Assistive Technology resources available at the Roseville, Shoreview, and White Bear Lake locations, visit the library's accessibility website to learn more - Computers available for use by public, library also has WiFi - Computer classes - Visit website for class schedule and to register - Educational programs for adults, teens, and children - Meeting rooms for public use - Print and audio-visual materials - Reference and information service (including machine assisted reference service) - Variety of library materials including paperbacks, DVDs, newspapers, large print books, Minnesota collection, CDs, magazines, business directories, maps, and e-books

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.

Offers educational programs such as: - Best Buy Teen Tech Center: A drop-in space for teens ages 14 - 18 to be creative and develop new skills. The center helps youth expand their interests and discover career paths through technology-based projects in programming, film-making, music production, graphic design, and much more. - Citizenship Classes: Prepare students to pass the United States Citizenship exam successfully. Classes are taught in English only. The class topics include the process of becoming a citizen, United States history and government, interview preparation and practice, study materials, and other resources. - English Language Classes (ESL): Classes open to anyone who would like to improve their English skills. Students learn how to read, write, speak, and understand the English language while also gaining essential life skills that will better prepare them to navigate life in the United States. Classes are offered online on Zoom. - GED Preparation Classes: Help students prepare to take the GED (High School Equivalent) exam. Classes cover all testing subjects, including math, social studies, science, and language arts (grammar and writing). Classes are offered in person, while Math courses are offered online on Zoom. - Youth in Action (YA!): A Latine-focused youth program for 9th - 12th grade students in the Twin Cities Area providing mentorship, leadership development, skill-building opportunities, college preparation, community service-learning projects, and innovative programs.

Job readiness and employment support for CAC clients. Partners with other workforce development resources and local employers to provide: - Computer training skills - Job coaching - Job placement - Long-term employment - Resume-building

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.

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 adult basic education, adult day trips, arts and crafts classes, computer classes, exercise classes, field trips, sports and recreational activities, youth enrichment classes, and more.

Provides learning opportunities for adults, ages 16 and above, who are not enrolled in school and who lack the basic skills to read, write and speak English, compute and solve problems necessary to function on the job and in society Services include: - Adult diploma - Basic skills - Computer literacy - English as a Second Language - Family literacy - GED - Reading tutors and English as a Second Language tutors - Workforce education programs