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• Provides the public with general library services without charge to all residents of a given district, community, or region
• Includes computer access, Internet, reference assistance, and other informational resources
• Story hour for children

Processes court cases filed in Redwood County and offers other legal services including:

• Civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate, and traffic cases

• Juror information

• Law library

• Marriage license and certificates

• Processes court fees and records

Processes court cases filed in Hubbard County and offers other legal services, including:

• Civil court

• Court records

• Criminal state trial court

• Family court

• Juvenile court

• Law Library

• Order for protection forms

• Probate court

• Traffic court

The library system is a network of 27 member public libraries:

• Offers residents books, children's books, large print books, movies, TV series, audiobooks, and periodicals.

• Online services include thousands of e-books, digital audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and links to a world of resources for children, teens, and adults.

• Provides bookmobile services for residents not near a library and mail-a-book services for homebound patrons.

The library system is a network of 27 member public libraries:

• Offers residents books, children's books, large print books, movies, TV series, audiobooks, and periodicals.

• Online services include thousands of e-books, digital audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and links to a world of resources for children, teens, and adults.

• Provides bookmobile services for residents not near a library and mail-a-book services for homebound patrons.

Over 90,000 manuscripts holdings in the following categories:

• Western Manuscripts: collections photographed in libraries, monasteries, archives, and universities of Western Europe.

• Eastern Christian Manuscripts: written texts from the world of Eastern Christianity, including works in Armenian, Syriac, Arabic, Greek, Coptic, and others.

• Printed books and art

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:

• Book and toy lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Home visits

• Information on community resources

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Special events for the entire family

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4

• Single parent program

• Workshops on specific topics

• 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

• 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

• 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

Offers a law library to the public. Services may include:

• Information about court processes, practices, and procedures

• Instructions on court forms

• Self-help clinics that offer legal information on legal topics, legal research, and self-representation

• Defensive driving classes

• Discussion Groups: Creative writing and book club

• Exercise classes including yoga

• Foot care provided by Mary T. Home Health

• Health insurance counseling

• Information and referral

• Library including book loan, audio books, large print books, and video tapes

• Parkinson's support group and AA meetings

• Recreational and educational activities include defensive driving, woodworking, card groups, bingo, choir, and crafts

• Senior Companion (friendly visiting) program

• Senior dining provided by Volunteers of America

• Trips to local attractions, theater events, breakfast and dinner outings, and extended trips

• "Voice of Experience" newsletter

Provides legal resources including:

• Law Library: current text and legal periodicals accessible to the public

• Legal Self-Help: Individuals can find information about their legal problem if they are not represented by an attorney. Legal information includes court forms and tools to help complete court forms, answers to general questions about court processes or procedures, and help preparing for a day in court.

Library services include:

• Audiovisual equipment

• Audio books

• Books

• Computers

• Internet service

?- Meeting rooms

• Music CDs/cassettes

• Printers for public use

• Software

• Videos

• 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?

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth - Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Weekly classes are in three parts: Learning Together in the Children's Classroom, Purposeful Play for Children, and Connecting with Others While Children Learn. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:?

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Home visits

• Information on community resources

• Parent discussion groups

• Parent-child activities

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4

• Single parent program

• Special events for the entire family

• 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 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.

Mayor and City Council Members:

• Member contact information https://www.lakebentonminnesota.com/mayor

Departments:

• Administration

• Economic Development

• Library

• Maintenance Department

• Parks and Recreation: Includes four parks, three of which provide camping (Hole in the Mountain Park, Lakeside Park, Norwegian Park, and Picnic Point County Park)

• Public Safety: Maintains an ambulance, fire, and police department

• Recycling

• Utilities

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:

• Book and toy lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Home visits

• Information on community resources

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Special events for the entire family

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4

• Single parent program

• Workshops on specific topics

Click on the link for branch information, including address and phone numbers:

• Godel Memorial - Warren Library

• Greenbush Public Library

• Grygla LINK Site

• Hallock Public Library

• Karlstad LINK Site

• Red Lake Falls Public Library

• Roseau Public Library

• Thief River Falls Public Library

• Warroad Public Library

• 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

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers.Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:- Book and toy lending library- Dad and child programs- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Home visits- Information on community resources- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Special events for the entire family- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4- Single parent program- Workshops on specific topics

Lending library offers resource books, pamphlets, and DVDs on health, Alzheimer's, arthritis exercises, and memory loss, and DVD players for check-out Equipment loan offers donated "as is" equipment and independent living aids, including:

• Canes

• Grabbers

• Magnifiers

• Shower chairs

• Walkers?

• Wheelchairs

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.