Franklin County Public Library

*Library services: books, reference materials, internet access, books on CD, meeting rooms, children's library, story hour, laminating, fax, scanning *Programs for all ages promoting reading *Other location: 311 St James Ave, Carrabelle *Both libraries will assist with applying on-line for Food Stamps, Medicaid, and employment when time permits

Services: Library Services, Public Internet Access Sites

FSU, Black Student Union

*Create awareness to the total university community about issues relating to Black culture through its sponsorship and involvement in programs on campus *Develop unity among the Black students so that jointly and strongly they can express concerns and problems faced on campus *Promote and provide for the social welfare of the Black Student Body

Services: Colleges/Universities, Cultural Heritage Programs, Outreach Programs, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

FSU, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

*AKA CARD *Provides persons with Autism or related disabilities, their family members and caregivers with free short-term consultations, support, training and linkage to community resources *Eligibility: under age 6 must pass checklist showing red flags of autism, over 6 to any age must have individual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, pervasive developmental disorders, autistic-like behavior, dual sensory impairments, and sensory impairments with other handicapping conditions *Does not provide diagnostic evaluations or therapy services, cannot duplicate services of other state and local agencies *Provides consults related to autism for professionals in the field, schools and other agencies *List of Big Bend Area support groups: https://fsucard.

Services: Autism Therapy, Specialized Information and Referral

FSU, IT Service Desk (ITS)

*FSU directory assistance 24 hour automated service which can provide phone numbers for all FSU departments and employees *FSU ITS service desk staffed 8am-5pm, M-F *Provides information about device registration, cable tv, and intranet

Services: Directory Assistance, Information Technology Management Offices

FSU, Public Broadcast Center

*Resource for children, youth, educators, and parents to enhance educational diversity *Sponsors Sci Girls (summer camp for girls 9-15), Ready to Learn Resources (ages 2-8), WFSU Kids (provides events for families), 411 Teen (Sunday radio program for teens) and others *Volunteer opportunities available for persons interested in programming, pledge drive support and other events *Helps promote events through website on-line calendar, cultural notes on radio and TV programs

Services: Distance Education, Literacy Programs, Media/Communications, Parent/Family Involvement in Education, Parenting Skills Classes, Volunteer Opportunities

FSU, SSTRIDE Outreach Program

*Outreach effort of FSU College of Medicine with support from Florida's Area Health Education Centers *Identifies and mentors middle school students with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in science, engineering, mathematics, health, or medicine *Pre-college component open to students from designated Florida high schools: after-school programs in Leon and Orange Counties, in-school in Collier, Gadsden, Madison, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Mentoring Programs, Outreach Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs

Gadsden County Public Library System

*Standard library services at 3 locations, a bookmobile, multimedia books, DVD's, large print books, computer/internet access *Children's services include story time, class visits, outreach Library programs and story times at after school programs, summer camps and daycares, Lego Robotics, Science Nights, Parent and Child Play Time, and Summer Reading Programs, Free e books on library website *Literacy instruction and for adults 18 and older, taught by volunteers, has large selection of literature for adult beginners; trains volunteers as tutors and matches them with students; computer and other adult education courses available if funding permits *Direct connection in Quincy library via a video terminal now allows visitors to speak directly with a Social Security employee in Tallahassee; call to find out days and hours this service is available *Other Branches: *Chattahoochee, Cowen Library, 300 Maple St 32324 *Havana, 203 E 5th St 32333

Services: Adult Basic Education, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Library Services, Literacy Programs, Public Internet Access Sites, SSI, Volunteer Opportunities

Greenville Public Library

*Part of the Suwanee River Regional Library System which serves Madison, Hamilton, and Suwannee Counties *Materials/services include books to be checked out for 3 weeks, magazines and CD's, books-on-tape/CD's, reference services, programs for children and adults, fax services, and a teen area *Computers and wi-fi available *Basic computer skills courses available *Summer Reading Program for ages pre-school to 17 *Branches located in Lee, 7883 E US Hwy 90, 32059 and Greenville, 1325 SW Main St, 32331 *Staff may help internet users get to the correct site to apply for Medicaid, Food Stamps, TANF and unemployment, but cannot help input information due to privacy issues

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

Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired

*Distance education school that offers more than 100 free courses in a variety of media formats: braille, large print, audio, and online, according to student's needs *Four program areas: high school, family education, adult continuing education and Hadley Institute for Professional Studies for professionals and paraprofessionals in the visually impaired field *One of the largest educators of braille

Services: Assistive Technology Software, Distance Education, Library Services, Reading Services for People With Disabilities, Special Education

Harrell Memorial Library, Liberty County

*Offers library services: books, CD's, references, book discussion groups, child and youth programs, resource assistance services for homebound persons *Large print and talking books/magazines, magnifier aids for vision, hearing and other disabilities *Computers and computer classes available to public; exam proctoring *Offers literacy and ESL help, math kits with books and activities for parents to complete with their Pre-School and Kindergarten aged children *Other location Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE SR 20, Hosford, 32334 *Bay County Public Library in Panama City headquarters of Northwest Regional Library System (NWRLS)

Services: Computer Literacy Training Programs, English as a Second Language, Library Services, Literacy Programs, Public Internet Access Sites, Test Proctoring