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Full service public lending library, reference, children's, videos, music cassettes/CDs, books on tape and CD, DVDs, online databases, and e-books. Internet access and wi-fi available. Computer labs. Free computer classes for youth, teens, and adults on MS Office software programs, internet surfing, internet job searching, and other classes; call or see website for details.

Programming for children, young adults, and adults.

Meeting rooms and study rooms are available at some locations.

Provides volunteers to tutor adults who need help with reading skills. On occasion, volunteers do math tutoring.

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

Literacy, basic skills, GED, and ESL classes for students of other cultures.

Adult and continuing education programs.

Adult basic education.

Classes also meet at the following location:

Ord - Ord Learning Center, 1514 K Street, Suite 1; call (308) 728-3299 for information.

Adult education classes, including High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy tutoring, citizenship test preparation, and more.

Offers to create educational opportunities in which children, youth and families are productive, caring, informed, healthy, lifelong learners helping to sustain economic security through education.

Provides a Family literacy program,  and GED/HSED to residents in Decatur County, Iowa.

Offers parent education home visiting services to expectant teens and teen parents. Creating the support which children and youth will learn, grow and develop by providing parent child instruction and parenting skills classes, nutrition education and life skills education.

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

Literacy, basic skills, GED, and ESL classes for students of other cultures.

Adult and continuing education programs.

Adult basic education.

Classes also meet at the following location:

Ord - Ord Learning Center, 1514 K Street, Suite 1; call (308) 728-3299 for information.

Educational readiness programs assist with key readiness skills (e.g., social skills, self-control, early literacy, math skills, and vocabulary skills).

Homework Assistance Program provides tutoring sessions for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old.

Computer Technology Training enables children to explore and navigate various computer software programs which promote strong vocabulary and math skills. It also helps to improve their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Literacy Skills Enhancement helps kids to develop their vocabulary, writing and reading skills.  

Full service public lending library, reference, children's, videos, music cassettes/CDs, books on tape and CD, DVDs, online databases, and e-books. Internet access and wi-fi available. Computer labs. Free computer classes for youth, teens, and adults on MS Office software programs, internet surfing, internet job searching, and other classes; call or see website for details.

Programming for children, young adults, and adults.

Meeting rooms and study rooms are available at some locations.

Provides refugee services that include:

• Connecting senior refugees to community resources

• Culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services, available statewide by telehealth

• English classes

• Community gardening and small farm business programs

• Child care business training in Polk, Buena Vista, Black Hawk, Scott, and Woodbury counties

• An Individual Development Account program with financial education and matched savings, available statewide

• Direct and financial help to foreign-born victims of human trafficking statewide

• Support for unaccompanied children and youth from Central America who want to connect with family in Iowa, available statewide

• Business training and technical help in central Iowa

• A Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program

Provides a wide variety of services to the community, including literacy programs, Recycle for Sight, vision screening, community service.

Full service public lending library, reference, children's, videos, music cassettes/CDs, books on tape and CD, DVDs, online databases, and e-books. Internet access and wi-fi available. Computer labs. Free computer classes for youth, teens, and adults on MS Office software programs, internet surfing, internet job searching, and other classes; call or see website for details.

Programming for children, young adults, and adults.

Meeting rooms and study rooms are available at some locations.

The Siembra Nebraska internship program provides internships for local high school and college students in environmental and agricultural sustainability, multimedia, business, construction, public health, and more.

In the five different internship programs, interns are able to develop leadership skills through on-the-job experience and mentorship opportunities.

Offers High School Equivalency/GED test instruction, English as a Second Language classes, literacy programs, and computer literacy training.

Full service public lending library, reference, children's, videos, music cassettes/CDs, books on tape and CD, DVDs, online databases, and e-books. Internet access and wi-fi available. Computer labs. Free computer classes for youth, teens, and adults on MS Office software programs, internet surfing, internet job searching, and other classes; call or see website for details.

Programming for children, young adults, and adults.

Meeting rooms and study rooms are available at some locations.

Provides adult basic education, including literacy, ESL classes, and tutoring in reading and math.

Provides adult volunteers who offer one on one tutoring support for reading, speaking and spelling problems. Free assessments provide information on specific literacy skill needs.