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Offers library services for residents of Odell. Services include a catalog of books and A/V materials (including DVDs, music CDs, and audio books) available to the public. Also provides free access to the internet (wireless), computer labs, meeting and study rooms, and other programs.

Now offering Kanopy - a streaming service that allows patrons to watch classic films, world cinema, documentaries and popular movies. This service is available for on-demand streaming, available instantly. 25 “tickets” per card each month, unlimited children’s movies. Please enjoy this new service

Offers to teach the life skills necessary to prevent further involvement with the criminal justice system. Life skills taught include, Decision-making, Conflict resolution, Coping, Communication, Future goal development.

Serves as a crisis team with an Engagement Specialist and Crisis Counselor providing mobile crisis response intervention including on-site counseling, mental health evaluation, and asessment for psychiatric hospitalization.

All locations offer a wellness floor with cardio and weight equipment and wellness staff to assist. Most locations offer a range of group-exercise classes (high intensity, challenging, low impact, chair-assisted, fall prevention), active older adult and youth programs, open swim and lap times, swim lessons (including adaptive and adult), open gymnasium hours, pickleball, child watch, youth sports, and summer day camp.

Other programs and features vary by location (See notes below and visit website for more details and hours):

- The Buena Vista YMCA Express is a co-op project in conjunction with Omaha Public Schools, located on the Buena Vista High School campus. It includes a unique wellness floor featuring eGYM and MX4 equipment. This location is a wellness-only 14+ facility.

- The Westview YMCA offers youth sports and sports camps, a splash pad, and it is attached to Omaha Public School’s Westview High School. Visit other locations to learn more about summer day camp opportunities.

- The YMCA Healthy Living Center is an adult-only location designed for individuals 30+, with a therapeutic warm-water pool and a wider variety of low impact classes and equipment as well as social clubs and activities geared toward active older adults.

- The Charles E. Lakin YMCA offers eSports.

- The Butler-Gast YMCA and Downtown YMCA locations accept registrations for youth sports and host practices and games in collaboration with the Maple Street YMCA.

- The Gretna Crossing YMCA has eGYM equipment and a splash pad. It is part of the Gretna Crossing Park that offers trails, disc golf course, and a water park.

- The Blair Family YMCA offers a fitness center, pool, and many activities for youth and adults regardless of ability to pay.

Loans up to $300 or 1/2 of the rent, whichever is less. May use service if needed once every 6 months. 

A self-choice or drive-through pantry. After becoming registered, neighbors can choose from canned and dry goods, bread, meat, dairy and fresh produce based on availability. Neighbors may also choose to drive-through and receive prepackaged food.

Pets must be registered in advance by completing the Pet food assistance application.  Pet food distribution is based on availability.

Provides energy efficiency services without cost to homeowners or renters who meet guidelines. Installation of work measurers are determined and measured by a computerized energy audit. Work includes sealing air infiltration leaks, high-density insulation, health and safety check, heating system repair or replacement, water heaters repair or replacement. Some minor repair is allowable for health and safety reasons.

Curriculum, instruction, and special education for Grades K-12.

Preschool programs available in Wymore and Blue Springs. Developmental preschool for ages 5 years and under at Blue Springs Elementary.

Distance Learning Network courses for student independent study.

Implements annual fundraising campaigns within the service area. Works with 40-plus community partners to help those most in need. Campaigns within Wapello County service area invested programs that advance education, income and health.

Provides emergency response and damage assessments to incidents, including accidents, fires, floods, storms and other disaster. Assists in disaster recovery for residents. 

Offers year-round affordable, quality childcare for low-income families with children ages 6 weeks to 10 years, a therapeutic child care program that offers specialized care for children ages 2 to 6 years old who have been identified as having special behavior or emotional needs, and summer daycare for children ages 5 to 10 years old.

STEAM educational programming provided by Fremont Public Schools includes creative and engaging activities for children.

The program offers a bag of four meals for the weekend every Friday and combines mealtime with the summer lunch program.

Provides opportunities for cooperative group experiences in a structured setting. Dates for 2026 are to be determined.

Built in 1894 on the west wing of the State Capitol building Des Moines. This historic building went a renovation from 1999-2001 bringing back its original colors and state. Tourist can admire its architectural beauty during opening hours.

Provides library services to anyone who obtains a state library card.