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Pre-Kindergarten program provides a comprehensive program in which the curriculum is designed to develop self-help, language, social, cognitive, gross motor, and fine motor skills.

Information about pests, food production (including gardening), turf and landscape, and water quality.

Offers to match volunteers with caregivers of disabled veterans who are in need of respite, education, and support. The volunteers are trained and supported via monthly trainings. Services can be provided directly to disabled veterans in absence of a caregiver and may include peer support, case management, and concrete needs such as food.

Offers trails for the public use in various locations around the Polk County area. Some trails are paved offering the opportunity for hiking, biking, skating and rollerblading, while some trails only offer hiking (due to sensitivity to erosion, unpaved trails may have restrictions such as no biking or horseback riding). Visit website for more information on trail locations, trail access points and trail restrictions.

Offers free youth programs and free adult programs, on separate nights. Includes a meal, followed by programs and activities.

Assists older adults to remain independent in their home as long as possible by providing an evaluation of the older adults' needs, developing a plan of care to meet those needs, and monitoring their plan to make changes as appropriate to keep them independent.

Care coordinators also provide an evaluation in the hospital or at home to educate individuals about their resource options prior to entering a nursing home.

Works with the Dolly Parton Foundation to mail free books to children from birth to age 5 years. Each month, a new book is mailed in the child's name directly to their home.

Offers, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program. Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for “Jump Start” training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Offers an income maintenance program that provides basic financial assistance for people who are indigent or are ineligible for any of the federally-funded cash grant programs.

City government offices.

Provides safety repairs and modifications to allow home owning seniors to safely remain in their residence. Applications are taken for those over 60 who are low income. Funding for large or cosmetic repairs is not available. Applicants may qualify for furnace repair or replacement if needed through other funding. 

Provides car seat safety checks and proper car seat installation assistance for caregivers through a Certified Passenger Safety Technician to help ensure children are safely secured while traveling.

Provides adult and juvenile parole and probation office.

Provides free or low-cost health coverage to people with low incomes, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

DHS administers the applications for Medicaid through ABE (Application for Benefits Eligibility), which is the part of the DHS website where Illinois residents can apply for Medicaid, SNAP, and cash benefits.

Provides emergency help for rent and utilities when funds are available. Clients may receive assistance once every 12 months.

The library can be used as a warming/cooling center during normal business hours.