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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.

Provides opportunities for lifelong learning enrichment including:

• Adult enrichment classes such as computer classes, exercise classes, driving courses, etc.,

• Youth enrichment classes such as Lego Rogotics, craft classes, drivers training, youth sports: soccer, basketball, and flag football.

Community education classes including:

• Adult and infant CPR
• Computer classes
• Defensive driving for seniors
• First aid
• Fitness classes
• Youth activities and programs

Recreational classes including volleyball, enrichment classes, professional development classes, parenting classes, classroom and behind the wheel driver education, trips, personal growth, health, and special computer classes.

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.

Library services may include:

• Audiobooks and eBooks

• Automation

• Books on cassette collection

• Collection development

• Cooperative programming

• Database licensing

• Descriptive video collection

• Discount purchasing

• Foreign language collection

• Gateway access to library collections statewide

• Interlibrary loan

• Internet training

• Large print book selection

• Online database

• Professional consultation

• Reciprocal borrowing

• Reference support

• Song book collection

• Systemwide promotion of services and activities

• Technical support for computers

• 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

• 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

Provides educational programming, which includes the following:

• IT Certification Training/IT Workforce Development: Provides free IT certification training classes for adults

• Youth Programs: Partners with middle and high schools to provide IT certification training classes for students

• Internships For Minnesota Tech for Success Graduates: Provides graduates of Minnesota Tech For Success paid professional internships

• 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 free technology workforce training for students with general computer literacy skills and credentials that lead to careers in networking, security, software technology, or hardware support. Provides professional skills development, including:

• Alumni support services

• Adult programming includes Digital Foundations, Cisco IT Essentials, CompTIA A+, CompTIA IT Fundamentals, and Website Design and Development

• Training locations include the Minneapolis Urban League/Minneapolis, Humboldt High School/Saint Paul, and Neighborhood House/Saint Paul

• Youth programming includes Game Coding and Design, and Website Design and Development

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Resources: Available at the Roseville, Shoreview, and White Bear Lake locations. Visit the library's accessibility website to learn more Public Computers and Wi-Fi: Computers available for use by the public; free wireless internet access throughout the libraries Computer Classes: Technology and computer instruction; visit the library website for the class schedule and registration Educational Programs and Events: Programs for adults, teens, and children (e.g., story times, workshops, lectures) Meeting Rooms: Meeting and community rooms available for public use (varies by location) Print and Audio-Visual Materials: Wide selection of books, DVDs, CDs, and other media Reference and Information Services: Assistance from library staff, including machine-assisted reference help Variety of Library Materials: Includes paperbacks, DVDs, newspapers, large print books, Minnesota collection items, CDs, magazines, business directories, maps, and e-books

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 community education in the following areas:

• Arts and crafts
• Computers
• Cooking
• Dance, music, and drama
• Fitness classes
• Language instruction

Provides books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music CDs, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, access to computers, children's play stations, Internet access, online reference databases, children's story times, law library, Spanish language materials, summer reading program for children, as well as book clubs and computer classes for adults.

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 arts and crafts, babysitter training, cooking classes, computer classes, field trips, sports and recreation, youth enrichment classes, and more.

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.

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

Provides opportunities for older adults to stay involved in their community and a place to meet and socialize. Services include:

• Arts and crafts instruction including quilting

• Recreational activities including bowling, cards, and intergenerational programs

• Coffee Talks: Casual group discussion with community members

• Recreational activities including bingo, bridge, and book clubs

• Educational opportunities including fall prevention, oil painting, technology classes, and cooking classes

• Fitness programs including aerobics

• Vision loss support group

Services are part of Community Thread's THRIVE program.

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Resources: Available at the Roseville, Shoreview, and White Bear Lake locations. Visit the library's accessibility website to learn more Public Computers and Wi-Fi: Computers available for use by the public; free wireless internet access throughout the libraries Computer Classes: Technology and computer instruction; visit the library website for the class schedule and registration Educational Programs and Events: Programs for adults, teens, and children (e.g., story times, workshops, lectures) Meeting Rooms: Meeting and community rooms available for public use (varies by location) Print and Audio-Visual Materials: Wide selection of books, DVDs, CDs, and other media Reference and Information Services: Assistance from library staff, including machine-assisted reference help Variety of Library Materials: Includes paperbacks, DVDs, newspapers, large print books, Minnesota collection items, CDs, magazines, business directories, maps, and e-books

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

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.

• Provides computer classes - Work readiness skills - Working Assessment - Orientation: Comprehensive Orientation to Promoting Employability (COPE) - Resumes: Resume preparation assistance - GED referral

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.