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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

• 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

• Lawshe Memorial Museum houses a research center library of county and regional histories, books, documents, maps, genealogical collections, online databases, oral history tapes, and related items. County newspapers going back to 1857 are microfilmed and readers are available to examine them. On file are hundreds of photographs, articles, and clippings. Copying services offered in research center.

• Museum display area has historical exhibits including a mural that is over 80 feet long which depicts scenes from around the county

• Special events and educational programming offered on periodic basis

• Gift shop has books, prints, and souvenirs for sale

• LeDuc Historic Estate provides guided tours, history events, and programs

• Sibley Historic Site provides guided tours, history events, and programs

• Sites can be rented for events

Provides library services to the community including:

• Access to books, audiobooks, large print materials, magazines, musical CD's, and local newspapers

• Adult and children/teen programs

• Book clubs

• Community events

• E-audiobooks and eBooks

• Interlibrary loan

• Internet access

• Photocopier

• Reference and information services

Comprehensive public library services offering services like loaning books and movies. Also offers a place for the public to access the internet, occasional story times, access to online databases, and more.

Comprehensive public library services offering services like loaning books and movies. Also offers a place for the public to access the internet, occasional story times, access to online databases, and more.

Comprehensive public library services offering services like loaning books and movies. Also offers a place for the public to access the internet, occasional story times, access to online databases, and more.

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.

Offers public library services, including:

• Children's story hour September - July with some breaks in service

• Information services via database

• Internet access

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.

Comprehensive public library services offering services like loaning books and movies. Also offers a place for the public to access the internet, occasional story times, access to online databases, and more.

Comprehensive public library services offering services like loaning books and movies. Also offers a place for the public to access the internet, occasional story times, access to online databases, and more.

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.

Comprehensive public library services offering services like loaning books and movies. Also offers a place for the public to access the internet, occasional story times, access to online databases, and more.

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.

• 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?

• Branch of East Central Regional Library

• Materials available: audio cassettes, AV sets, books, books-on-CD's, business directories, compact discs, large print books, magazines, newspapers, telephone directories, videos, ebooks and DVD's

• Services available: 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, copy machines.

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.

• Advocacy

• Airport navigation monthly

• Autism conference

• Behavioral consultation by a licensed clinical psychologist

• Emergency preparedness training

• Information and referral

• Multicultural outreach coordinator aids access and support to AuSM services for individuals of all cultures

• Newsletter, listserv, and autism resource library including book loan, library audiovisual services and online databases/CD ROMs

• Parent education classes

• Parent support

• Resource directory of professional services and providers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin who work with individuals and families with ASD

• Trainings for organizations and service providers

• Camp Hand in Hand: summer camps for children ages 9 and older

• Support groups for parents and family members

The Library maintains print and electronic collections of current and historical materials to support effective public policy development, and to document the work of the Minnesota Legislature. Serves the Legislature and the citizens of Minnesota by ensuring access to essential information resources are available to support the legislative process and promote the understanding of state government. Collections include:

• Books and Reports: A depository library for state agency, consultant reports, mandated reports to track, and make information available electronically as required by the Legislature. Legislative librarians can also obtain materials through an interlibrary loan for legislators and legislative staff from libraries throughout Minnesota and the county.

• Legislative History: Provides a collection that includes Senate and House historical committee materials, a step-by-step guide, and a detailed list of available resources. Staff are experienced in providing information about the process of researching legislative history. The Library maintains and collects detailed information on party control, length of sessions, special elections, legislators past and present, and information about state government.

• Minnesota Issues Guides: Creates and maintains guides that summarize current and historical legislative issues, pulling books, articles, and web resources.

• Magazines: Collections include state and national journals, covering a wide range of public policy areas

• Newspapers: The Library subscribes to national and state newspapers in print and purchases access to many digital newspapers for legislative users. The Library maintains an in-house electronic Library News Archive for legislative users.

• Statutory Mandates: Maintains and provides information about Minnesota statutes on all topics, organizations, and policy

NOTE: All citizens and government employees may use the library but materials are loaned to legislative personnel only. Public copying facilities are available.

Protective and Legal Services:

• Information on other legal issues

• Issues warrants, subpoenas, and executions on judgments

• Landlord/tenant information

• Law library including online databases and videos

• Orders for Protection/Domestic Abuse

• Pro -se Forms for self - representation

• Process Services Court and Legal Information

• Restraining Orders for harassment

Coordination of Court Activities:

• Accepts payments of fines from traffic and criminal court

• Collection and receipt of fees, bonds, and escrow funds

• Conciliation Court administration

• Coordinates and schedules court's calendars

• Coordination of public defender

• Divorce/custody records / Other legal records

• Files wills Marriage Ceremonies performed by the judge or court administrator

• Jury Selection

• Jury Selection Fees and Filing

• Performs civil marriage ceremonies Licenses and Records

• 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