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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.

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Public Internet Access Sites
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Literacy Programs
Library Services
Offers a free 10-week program designed for caregivers to impact baby's brain development by learning strategies to increase how much you talk with your baby and build up their language environment. Several sessions and locations are offered throughout the year. See website for more information or to register.

Provides adolescent pregnancy prevention programs such as, Draw the Line, Love Notes and other research based curriculum to school districts and community organizations. These programs are available in 8 counties Appanoose, Clarke, Dallas, Davis, Decatur, Marion, Ringgold and Wapello Counties.


Expectant and Parenting Teen program available for Dallas, Decatur, Marion and Wapello Counties. Parents as Teachers parent education home visiting available for 0-5 in Decatur County, Iowa. Family literacy, GED/HSED available to residents in Decatur County, Iowa.

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Literacy Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Parenting Materials
Parent/Child Instruction
Adult Basic Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Nutrition Education
Life Skills Education

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.

Categories

Public Internet Access Sites
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Literacy Programs
Library Services

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.

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Tutoring Services
Literacy Programs
Boys/Girls Clubs
Mentoring Programs
Team Sports/Leagues
Identifies, promotes, and supports early childhood interventions in order to reduce the achievement gap between lower and higher income students.

Provides GED classes for parents with children birth through 3 or who are pregnant.

Provides a parenting class and a high level of child-care for children while the parent attends academic classes.

Visits the library together regularly and provides opportunities for parents and children to learn together.

Wraparound services include, transportation, Case Management, parent education, and home visits.

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Literacy Programs
Parenting Skills Classes
Adult education including GED classes, adult basic education in reading and math, English as a Second Language (ESL), and other basic literacy needs. Free Amazon tablet program to each GED earner completing 40 hours of instruction, while funding lasts.

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Computer Literacy Training Programs
Adult Basic Education
Literacy Programs
Citizenship Education
English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) and helps with US citizenship.

Literacy Volunteers helps adults read, write, speak, and understand English by matching them with trained volunteer tutors one to one. Each tutor and student meet for one hour a week at a public location that is convenient for them, such as public libraries. Students can also meet with tutors virtually.

The program is open entry, open exit; adults can enroll at any time and exit at any time.

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English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs
Citizenship 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.

Categories

Tutoring Services
Literacy Programs
Boys/Girls Clubs
Mentoring Programs
Team Sports/Leagues

Volunteer tutors for adults, available to native speakers of English seeking to improve literacy skills and those learning English as a new language (English Language Learners).

One to one instruction is available for learners desiring to work at their own pace and/or on a specific skill area.

Small group tutoring is offered through programs organized around students of particular cultures, needs, or goals (Citizenship, Family Literacy, and Workforce Readiness for Refugees, GED Prep and CNA Prep), and in programs to develop vocabulary and skills in a specific subject area (Computer Literacy). Additionally, family literacy programs are available for adult English language learners and their preschool and early elementary age children.

Free conversation groups provide a forum for students to practice their skills in listening and speaking English. Tutors facilitate the groups by giving students discussion topics, vocabulary and dialogue practice.

Volunteer tutors are trained through a 3-5-hour program covering learning styles, adult language acquisition and lesson development. Persons 18 years or older are invited to become tutors and LL members. A minimum commitment of one year is requested for volunteer tutors.

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Tutoring Services
Mentoring Programs
Literacy Programs
English as a Second Language

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.

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Computer Literacy Training Programs
Literacy Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Community college providing technical, vocational, and academic education.

Continuing education.

English as a Second Language.

ABE/General Educational Development (GED) testing and preparation.

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
Literacy Programs
English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Community Colleges
Adult Basic Education

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.

Categories

Public Internet Access Sites
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Literacy Programs
Library Services

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.

Categories

Tutoring Services
Literacy Programs
Boys/Girls Clubs
Mentoring Programs
Team Sports/Leagues

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.

Categories

Public Internet Access Sites
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Literacy Programs
Library Services
Provides one-on-one business coaching for entrepreneurs. Whether just starting a business, purchasing a business, growing a business, or are ready to exit from a business, the SBDC can assist. The coaching provided by the SBDC is confidential and offered to small business owners at no charge.

SBDC staff can assist you with a wide range of challenges entrepreneurs face. Counselors can help with strategic planning for a business, and help improve operations and marketing efforts. The SBDC can also help with financial forecasting and strategies to keep the business financially healthy. When it comes time to purchase or sell a business, the SBDC can help navigate that process.

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English as a Second Language
Library Services
Adult Basic Education
Literacy Programs
Business Assistance Services

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.

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Literacy Programs
English as a Second Language
Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

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.

Categories

Public Internet Access Sites
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Literacy Programs
Library Services

Offers free, one-on-one tutoring in reading and math, to develop personal plans of study to help adults to reach their individual goals.

Students' goals often include:

- Meeting program qualifications.

- Succeeding in training programs such as construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and more.

- Increasing basic skills before entering GED classes.

- Taking and completing college classes.

- Earning certificates and degrees.

- Getting a job (or a better job).

- Learning how to effectively study and improve testing, time management, and organization skills.

- Reaching personal goals such as reading to their children and helping them with school work.

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

Community college.

GED preparation and testing.

ESL - English as a Second language classes.

Adult basic education, including literacy, job seeking, and life skills education.

Citizenship preparation.

Tutors available in various locations in the Panhandle.

Single parent / displaced homemaker program provides career counseling, dependent care, non-traditional training, skills training, technology training, books and tuition, personal counseling, support groups, and transportation. Contact a student services advisor for information.

Veterans Upward Bound programs offer intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to post-secondary education.

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Citizenship Education
English as a Second Language
Tutoring Services
Life Skills Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
Community Colleges
Adult Basic Education
Literacy Programs
Career Counseling
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

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.

Categories

Tutoring Services
Literacy Programs
Boys/Girls Clubs
Mentoring Programs
Team Sports/Leagues
The High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) is an alternative credential to a high school diploma for adults. Offers standards-based classes to prepare students for the High School Equivalency Diploma.

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Literacy Programs
Adult High School Diploma Programs
Teaches adult students reading, writing, and math literacy skills free of charge, and regardless of age, income, background, race, or religion. Students receive free literacy education though the agency's Four Pillars of Programming: One-on-One tutoring, Group Classes, the Language and Learning Lab with access to various self-paced computer programs, and the Community Connection Center, where members of the public can gather to assist students and have conversation practice.

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Literacy Programs