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- 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?

- 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?

- Dakota Woods Dog Park Lake Byllesby Regional Park - Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space - Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables - Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating - Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing - Lebanon Hills campground - Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga - Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming - Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming - West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing Miesville Ravine Park Reserve - Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters Spring Lake Park Reserve - Community gardening plots - Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space - Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps Thompson County Park - Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space Whitetail Woods Regional Park - Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

- Offers a variety of art classes which range from a 1-day class to multiple-week courses. Virtual classes are offered. - Offers both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art mediums including painting, mixed media, printing, hand-built pottery, wheel throwing pottery, stained glass, drawing, sketching, and more - Offers birthday parties for children. Children make an art project (they can choose a theme or staff can design something just for them) that each child gets to bring home. Themes include Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Clay Sculpture/Hand-Built Pottery, Polymer Clay Sculpture and Watercolor Painting. Each party is 90 minutes of art and 30 minutes for cake and presents. Adults must provide cake, refreshments and any other snacks. - Private art events can be scheduled. People can bring their own beverage of choice and snacks to enjoy over the 3 hours party. Art materials are provided. Using a step-by-step method, individuals can create their own piece of art. - Rum River Art Gallery shows local artists' work. Shows change every month. Selected artwork may be available for sale. - School age and homeschool classes in fall, winter, and spring - Summer day camps for kids and older adults ages 55+ - Accepts donations of art supplies

- Materials: AV sets, books, business directories, compact discs, large print books, magazines, newspapers, eBooks, downloadable audio books, videos, books on CD and audio, and DVDs - Services: Online catalog, reference assistance, Internet access, electronic magazine access, inter-library loan services, preschool story times, summer reading program, homebound services, meeting rooms for public use (at some branches), and copy machines

Administration Mayor and City Council Members Building Department - Provides building inspections, construction permits, mechanical permits, plumbing permits, and sign permits - Zoning regulations and code enforcement City Attorney Economic Development - Reviews major planning, capital improvements, and redevelopment proposals Elections - Ballot information, election information, serving as an election judge, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early Finance Department - Coordination and planning of all city financial information including annual budget and tax levy - Process accounts receivable, accounts payable, and utility billing. Call or visit website for online payment. Planning Department - Maintains the City's Comprehensive Plan, which establishes overall goals and policies for community development, revitalization, maintenance and growth. The Zoning Ordinance is the principal tool used to regulate land uses and development standards. Produces many maps, development lists, reports, and presentations for the public. - Responsible for implementing the City's housing goals, advancing infrastructure projects, protecting environmental quality, and fostering partnerships to improve access to community services. Public Works Department - Includes maintenance of all public parks, properties and facilities; sanitary sewer services, street repairs, snow removal, water and storm water management - Recycle Garbage Waste: Services provided by Republic Services (952)941-5174. Contact City Hall (651)455-8634 for questions related to arranging new services. Visit website for recycling information.

- Assistive devices for visually and hearing impaired - Children's services and programs, including weekly storytimes - Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks - Electronic reference tools, available in-house and remotely - Internet access - Medication drop box at Wildwood Library - Written books, books on CD, music CDs, DVDs, magazines, and newspapers - Reference service - Service to homebound users - Meeting space

Mayor and City Council Members Member Contact Information City Administrator Building Department: - Building inspection information - Construction permit information City Attorney: - (507)834-6818, 1042 1st Avenue City Clerk: - Animal Control - Election information - Local government information including mayor and city council members Emergency Management Engineering Department: - Street construction/repair information - Water quality assurance information Planning Department Public Works Division: - Parks, trails, playgrounds, ball fields, and ice rinks information - Recycling information - Sewer maintenance information - Snow removal information - Street cleaning and street construction/repair information - Water department information Utilities - Water and Garbage - Renville-Sibley Sanitation (a Gibbon-based company) can be contacted for dumpsters at (507)834-6168. - Natural Gas: call Fairfax City Clerk at (507)426-7255

- 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

Mayor and City Council Members ?- Member Contact Information Animal Control ?- Contact Robbinsdale Police Department; phone (763)531-1220 Building Inspection Department ?- Responsible for issuing building, plumbing, mechanical, and fence permits - Schedules and conducts inspections City Attorney Community Development ?- Includes information about comprehensive planning, flood plain, housing programs and development, redevelopment opportunities (EDA), rental licensing, and zoning Domestic Partner Registry ?- Voluntary program for unmarried, committed couples who reside or work in Robbinsdale and who share a life and home together to document their relationship Election ?- Ballot and election information, serving as an election judge, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early Engineering Department ?- Surveys, designs, estimates and prepares plans, reports and specifications for the construction of new streets, sidewalks, water mains, sanitary sewers and storm drains Finance Department ?- Includes information about annual audits, budgets, special assessments, and utility billing License ?- Includes animal, liquor, tobacco sales license, and more Public Works Division ?- 4601 Toledo Avenue North; phone (763)531-1202; hours 7 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday - Includes city maintenance operations: streets, parks, water, sewer and city garage - Recycling Center information, 4601 Toledo Avenue North; phone (763)531-1202 Recreation Parks & Facilities ?- Includes information about city parks, recreation opportunities, and the city band; phone (763)531-1278

- Materials: AV sets, books, business directories, compact discs, large print books, magazines, newspapers, eBooks, downloadable audio books, videos, books on CD and audio, and DVDs - Services: Online catalog, reference assistance, Internet access, electronic magazine access, inter-library loan services, preschool story times, summer reading program, homebound services, meeting rooms for public use (at some branches), and copy machines

Mayor and City Council Members Member Contact Information Sewer Maintenance and Water Department: (507)327-6601 after hours - Sewer maintenance information - Snow removal information - Street cleaning and street construction/repair information - Water department information - Utilities

- 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 recreational activities and a community center equipped with a gym, meeting rooms, sports equipment, and swimming pool. Additional services and activities include: ?- Community events - Develops and maintains city park facilities and equipment - Provides swimming lessons and maintains an outdoor swimming pool and waterslide (June - August)

Public meeting rooms are available for community groups. Entrance or admission fees, and the marketing or selling of goods or services for profit, are prohibited. All meetings must be open to the public and may not be restricted to a particular group.

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

- 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 supportive, medically sound camp for individuals with disabilities, medical conditions, and other identified special needs. The camp partners with other organizations to host camps for youth and adults with needs around autism, heart disease, skin conditions, Down syndrome, burn survivors, HIV/AIDS, and youth experiencing homelessness. The space is also available for the public to rent.

- Materials: AV sets, books, business directories, compact discs, large print books, magazines, newspapers, eBooks, downloadable audio books, videos, books on CD and audio, and DVDs - Services: Online catalog, reference assistance, Internet access, electronic magazine access, inter-library loan services, preschool story times, summer reading program, homebound services, meeting rooms for public use (at some branches), and copy machines

Facility includes: - Fitness room - Gymnasium - Rental of meeting rooms, banquet center, park buildings, fields, and gymnasium available - Six multipurpose meeting rooms - Vending/game area with ping pong table, pool table, and foosball

- Billson Meeting Room: A small meeting room is available for individuals and small groups. - Borrowing Library Materials - Photocopying/Printing: Photocopiers and/or printers available for legal research purposes only - Reference Services: A staff person is available to assist individuals with print and electronic legal resources - WiFi

Meeting space for events, forums and community gatherings