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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.

Offers many recreation and enrichment programs and services.

- Lawn Mowing and Snow Shoveling Program: (waitlist) Senior and disabled residents with standard yard size may qualify for the lawn-mowing and snow removal.

- Ride in Kane: Eligible residents are offered subsidized curb-to-curb transportation available all day and night, year-round.

Offers classes in conjunction with Joliet Junior College. Includes GED classes, English as a Second Language, and computer literacy. Also includes nutrition and financial literacy classes, not in conjunction with Joliet Junior College.

Offers a work training program for low-income job seekers aged 55 and over, designed to support their transition to permanent employment. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) offers job counseling, job training, and support services, including opportunities to develop computer literacy skills such as using computers, software applications, and related technology. Participants typically work 20 hours per week at the current minimum wage, gaining valuable work experience and enhancing their capabilities. The program aims to prepare individuals for permanent employment with their assigned host agency or in the private sector. Funded by annual grants from the U.S. Department of Labor, SCSEP ensures participants receive comprehensive training to meet modern workplace demands.

Offers basic computer classes that cover fundamental topics such as how to use a computer, navigate the internet, manage a professional email account, and utilize basic software like Google Docs and Google Sheets.

Provides a voluntary program for individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to assist with skill development and employment. Services include job search support, structured job search activities, and classroom training, which includes computer literacy instruction to help participants learn or improve their skills in using computers, hardware, and various software applications.

Provides a voluntary program for individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to assist with skill development and employment. Services include job search support, structured job search activities, and classroom training, which includes computer literacy instruction to help participants learn or improve their skills in using computers, hardware, and various software applications.

Offers a self-guided online set of assessments that show an individual's ability to perform basic computer tasks. Individuals can earn certifications in the following areas

- Essential Computer Skills: Basic computer skills, Internet basics, using email, Windows, Mac OS.

• Essential Software Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs.
• Using Technology in Daily Life: Social media, information literacy, career search skills, K-12 distance learning.

Provides full library access and services. Including a variety of computer classes on topics such as Microsoft Office software, internet basics, and more. Classes are available online and in person at no charge. 

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.

Offers credit and non-credit classes and workshops throughout the year. Some of the workshops include gardening and landscape instruction, cooking classes, computer literacy training programs, arts and crafts instructions and continuing education. 

Offers the following classes:

- English as a Second Language (ESL).

• Civics.
• Citizenship.
• Healthcare Literacy.
• Computer Literacy.

Provides equitable access and opportunities for economic success for underserved clients. Programs include job readiness, assisting with job placement and developing skills to aid in job retention, ELL, citizenship, computer skills, resume writing, networking, cultural transition support groups and peer discussions, effective parenting, education and coaching to enhance and promote financial literacy and long-term self-sufficiency, and other skills necessary to compete in the modern workplace. The programs address the barriers impacting low income and refugee families and their ability to move along the self-sufficiency continuum. Barriers from employment discrimination, language barriers, poverty, family conflict, transportation, financial illiteracy, and much more. Programs and class offerings are designed to be flexible to fit individual needs, and include a “high touch” service model which is both culturally competent and language specific.

Provides classes that teach participants how to operate a computer. Two types of classes are offered, beginner and advanced. Beginner classes focus on the basics of the computer such as the parts of the computer, the keyboard, and how to access and use the internet. Advanced classes focus on the various applications that can be found on a computer such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive and Teams. 

Offers a tech center with computers, internet access, and printer capabilities. The Tech Center helps connect local seniors to the outside world and get them plugged into current technology. The VNA will be offering tech classes to help seniors become more knowledgeable when working with computers. 

Provides industry-specific training for students in Northern IL wanting to obtain a certification in a technology-related field to help obtain a job or get a better job. TIE provides self-paced technology training to anyone interested.

Offers training classes in certification exam preparation for CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, and more.

Provides a voluntary program for individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to assist with skill development and employment. Services include job search support, structured job search activities, and classroom training, which includes computer literacy instruction to help participants learn or improve their skills in using computers, hardware, and various software applications.

Provides a voluntary program for individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to assist with skill development and employment. Services include job search support, structured job search activities, and classroom training, which includes computer literacy instruction to help participants learn or improve their skills in using computers, hardware, and various software applications.

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.