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

Programming includes: - Arts and crafts - Babysitting classes - Computer classes - Cooking classes - Some activities may include parental involvement

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

- Chess club - Computer classes - Conversational Spanish classes - Musical instrument instruction - Painting instruction - Sewing instruction - Swimming lessons, open swimming, etc. - Day camps - Drawing classes - Driver education program for new drivers and older adults ages 55 and older - Parenting education - Seminars/workshops - Tae Kwon Do - Trips and tours - Snowmobile safety classes - Youth development/youth service activities

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

- Adult Basic Education including: English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) classes, basic computer classes, GED preparation classes, and Citizenship preparation classes - Best Buy Teen Tech Center: Designed to help our youth expand their interests and discover new and exciting new career paths through technology-based projects (programming, film-making, music production, and design) - Youth in Action (YA!) Program: A mentoring program for Latino high school students that focuses on academic support, college prep, and community engagement through volunteering and service-learning opportunities

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 referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

- Job resources at most branches including written material, in-person assistance, and free classes on job search strategies, resume writing, networking and interviewing. Visit website for schedule or call individual branch. See branches for contact information. - Mobile workPLACE: Computer access, skill training, and job search and skill assistance outside of library locations. Classes always provided in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish. At certain times, classes also available in Karen, Amharic and Tigrinya. See website for schedule. - Small Business Resource Center at Rondo Community Outreach Library including print, online, class and in-person assistance on starting, marketing, financing and adapting a small business. - Visit website for branch locations and hours

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

- 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

- Art, baseball, basketball, cheerleading/dance, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and volleyball day camps - Babysitting courses - Baseball - Bingo - Computer classes - Football - Guitar lessons - Photography instruction - Soccer - Softball - Summer recreational programs - Track and field - Volleyball

Serves learners in the following areas: - Basic skills brush-up - Citizenship - Computer literacy - Diploma completion - Employment preparation/workforce readiness - English as a Second Language - GED preparation and testing

- Job resources at most branches including written material, in-person assistance, and free classes on job search strategies, resume writing, networking and interviewing. Visit website for schedule or call individual branch. See branches for contact information. - Mobile workPLACE: Computer access, skill training, and job search and skill assistance outside of library locations. Classes always provided in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish. At certain times, classes also available in Karen, Amharic and Tigrinya. See website for schedule. - Small Business Resource Center at Rondo Community Outreach Library including print, online, class and in-person assistance on starting, marketing, financing and adapting a small business. - Visit website for branch locations and hours

- 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

- Bookmobile provides 33 hours of service weekly at scheduled Bookmobile stops. Call or check website for schedule. - Computer classes available at most locations. Call or visit the Saint Paul Public Library website for dates/times. - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Collection at Merriam Park Branch Library - eBooks and eAudiobooks - Free GED and ESL classes in Rondo's electronic classroom. Call or visit website for schedule. ESL classes require pre-registration. - Freegal: Downloadable music with no returns available to those with a valid library card. Can download up to 3 songs a week. Visit library website for link. - Government document collection at Central Library - Homebound service - Internet access - Maintains collections of print and non-print materials - Microsoft Ease of Access features have been enabled on all public internet computers; assistive technology kits are available at all locations. Kits include large print keyboard, easy-use trackball mouse, magnifier with hi-power spot lens, and 3-led magnifiers. - Notary services at all locations except Bookmobile and Hayden Heights branch. Call for times. - Online databases, such as full text newspaper articles, available inside the libraries and from home, office, or school. - RBdigial Magazines: Full digital copies of nearly 100 magazines available for download with no subscription limits and no due dates - Reference service - Video cassettes, CDs, audio cassettes, and DVDs Additional adaptive technology resources available at the Arlington Hills, George Latimer Central, and Rondo Community libraries: - Assistive technology stations also offer a hands-free mouse, trackball mouse, scanner, speakers, headphones, adjustable chair, and table - Dragon NaturallySpeaking recognizes speech to create documents and emails, fill out forms, and navigate the web - JAWS reads computer screen aloud and provides verbal information about web pages - Kurzweil 1000 converts printed or electronic text into speech - Kurzweil 3000 assists students with language and other challenges with reading, writing and learning - Zoom Text magnifies text and reads it aloud - Visit website for branch location and hours

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

Workshop topics include, but are not limited to: - Assertive communication - Computer classes - Decision making and goal setting - Identifying interests, skills, values, and strengths - Job interview skills - Job seeking strategies - Personality and creativity - Resume and cover letter writing - Self-esteem - Stress management

Career exploration competencies that may be transferred to post-secondary technical schools, entry-level job skills, and learning skills. High school students attend courses within their home school and SouthWest Metro Educational Cooperative programming for 1 or 2 hours daily. - Adult Career and Technical Education provides customized training for businesses and schools, Spanish and English workplace language classes, workplace literacy, vocational evaluation program ?- Youth Career and Technical Education provides preparation in agriculture occupations, automotive technology, CISCO Network Academy, construction trades, cosmetology, criminal justice program, graphic design and print, health care careers, photography, Project Lead the Way/Intro to Engineering Design, work experience, Youth Apprenticeship, and YouthBuild Program

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 referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

- Clubs including book club, Happy Hands knitting club, women's club, bridge, Chan-O-Laires chorus group, and woodcarving group - Congregate dining - Cribbage - Day trips and extended overnight trips - Foot care clinic - Health education classes - Health insurance assistance - Mahjongg - Meals on Wheels - Monthly catered afternoon meals (Lunch Box Special) with entertainment - Nintendo Wii - One-on-one computer assistance - Passport to the World Programs (lunch and education on various countries) - Technology classes