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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

- 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

Youth development activities: - Arts and crafts - Athletic programs - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Dance - Digital arts and technology programs - Education/computer learning center - Healthy snack program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Rec room tournaments - Social recreation program: group games/activities - Tutoring/homework helper - Vocational exploration

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

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, arts and crafts, cooking, driver's education, early childhood screening, fitness, GED testing, recreation and sports, youth classes, and more.

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, baking lessons, computer classes, cooking classes, field trips, fitness classes, ice skating lessons, music lessons, swimming lessons, recreational sports, and more.

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

Employment program prepares low-income adults for skilled jobs. Program includes: - Employment placement: Participants culminate their training program with a full time, living wage position - Internship opportunities: Participants gain experience and boost their resumes during internships at local nonprofits and companies - One-on-one coaching: An individual coach works with each participant during the program, job search, and a year into employment - Personal empowerment: Courses with an emphasis on developing habits and attitudes of personal stability, responsibility, and professional success - Work skills training: Courses including basic computer skills, communication, critical thinking, customer service, and more

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.

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.

- Computer classes - Crafts and hobbies - Defensive driving classes - Driver's education (classroom and behind-the-wheel) - First Aid and CPR instruction - General interest offerings - Investment/business training - Languages - Pool activities (lap swim/water aerobics) - Sports (Basket ball and volley ball) and exercise classes - Tours/trips

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.

- Access to internet and Microsoft Office 2007 via computers - Adult reading programs - Books, eBooks, audiobooks, and DVDs available to check out - Children Services: Story times and summer reading programs - Computer Classes: Vary from beginner classes (Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Email basics) to classes on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more - Copy machines available at all sites except Watertown - Homebound delivery available to anyone homebound for any reason - Interlibrary loan - Law library is located in the lower level of the Judicial Building in the Carver County Government Center and staffed by a law library paralegal - Magazine, newspaper, and encyclopedia articles - Meeting room - Teens: Events, programs, and classes for teens, including book clubs, Teen Advisory Group, etc. - Web access from home/business computers to search and reserve materials from on-line catalog; access to electronic databases in-library and remote - WiFi access?

Game room, billiards and cards, and special events including dances, trips, exercise, education and health lectures, and ice cream socials - AA meetings ?- Crafts, painting, ceramics, and computer lab ?- Mobile market and commodities pick-up - Senior dining every day ?- Treasure Chest thrift shop

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

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 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.

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.

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 education, driver's education, facility rental, and adaptive classes and activities for adults living with disabilities ages 18 or older, from cooking and crafts to bingo and music.

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 classes, professional development classes, recreational classes, swimming lessons, youth enrichment classes, and more.

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, defensive driving classes, gym access, recreational activities, swimming pool, and more.

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

- 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

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

- Babysitting instruction and CPR classes - Bowling leagues - Computer, cooking, and crocheting classes - Dog obedience classes - Estate planning - First time home buyer education - Information on long term care insurance - Mature, defensive driver training - New driver training