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Senior Programs and Resources Chat

Discover local resources for seniors

2024-02-20 10:00:00 2024-02-20 12:00:00 America/Chicago Senior Programs and Resources Chat Get the inside scoop on how seniors can help their community, plus learn about the many resources available for seniors with the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council. Fertile Public Library -

Tuesday, February 20
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-20 10:00:00 2024-02-20 12:00:00 America/Chicago Senior Programs and Resources Chat Get the inside scoop on how seniors can help their community, plus learn about the many resources available for seniors with the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council. Fertile Public Library -

Get the inside scoop on how seniors can help their community, plus learn about the many resources available for seniors with the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council.

Join the Fertile Public Library for a discussion with Alicia Berhow, Senior Programs Manager for Tri-Valley Opportunity Council. Alicia will answer questions and discuss various programs the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council provides for the area.

Volunteer Opportunities include: 

  • Foster Grandparent volunteers share their experiences and talents to improve the lives of children in need.
  • Caring Companion volunteers may be the difference between self-reliance and mere survival. With your assistance, older people receive extra help so they can remain independently in their own homes without premature nursing home placement.

Resources and how Tri-Valley Opportunity Council can assist you or your loved one:

  • The Caring Companion Program is an essential community-based service based on the principle that in-home care can help prevent premature nursing home placement.
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Known locally as fuel assistance, this program helps income eligible households with their home energy bills. Assistance may include bill payment assistance, emergency assistance and energy related home repairs – fixing or replacing furnaces for those families that own their home. Any Minnesota resident may apply for the program from October 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. 
  • Tri-Valley Transportation also known as T.H.E. Bus (Tri-Valley Heartland Express) is a curb to curb service and provides public transportation services to the general public in eight Minnesota counties, Polk, Red Lake, Norman, Marshall, Kittson, Pennington, Mahnomen, and Clearwater. Buses run through these counties on various days with various destinations. Our public transit buses are available with no age limits or income guidelines. Buses have seating available for up to 40 passengers. Each bus is handicap accessible with two accessible entrances. If passengers are unable to use the door he/she may request the use of the lift. Each driver has been trained to properly use the lift and secure mobility devices within the buses.
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Outreach (SNAP) People who are working or have regular income from other sources than work, such as Social Security or a retirement pension, disability benefits, child support, or unemployment, can often get SNAP benefits. 
  • Emergency Services may provide direct financial services for persons who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.

Want more information? Start at www.tvoc.org/services/senior-programs

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations | Office Hours |

TAGS: | volunteer | senior resources | information | help | assistance |

Fertile Public Library

Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson

Hours
We're closed Wednesday June 19 due to Closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Mon, Jun 17 Closed
Tue, Jun 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 19 Closed
(Closed in observance of Juneteenth.)
Thu, Jun 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 22 Closed
Sun, Jun 23 Closed

About the branch

The Fertile Public Library is tucked inside the Duane Knutson Community Center on Mill Street across the street from the Main Street Station & Deli. The Fertile Library is a large one-room library with access to a small meeting room and auditorium that can be reserved through the city office and 24-hour access to WiFi.

Upcoming Events

Tue, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. What are you creating? If you come a little early that's OK the city has the building open.

Tue, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Create your very own wooden Space Shuttle Transport by picking up a free take and make kit from the library. And, if you're looking for something to enter into the fair this could be it!

Thu, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Join us to discuss this month's book, "The Garden of Small Beginnings" by Abbi Waxman. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.

Fri, Jun 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join your library for a magic adventure through space featuring Minnesota magician Magic Bob.

Tue, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. What are you creating? If you come a little early that's OK the city has the building open.

Fri, Jun 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join your library to play some galaxy themed games and create a galaxy-themed sensory bottle. Plus, enter to win a free t-shirt.

Tue, Jul 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
What fiber project will you create? It's ok if you are early the city has the building open.

Wed, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Shoot like a star into the library to pick up your canvas parade bag to decorate - just in time for the Polk County Fair Parade! All materials provided.

Fri, Jul 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Join us the busy first two weeks of July with our Sun & Sky STEM theme Storytime.

Tue, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
What fiber project will you create? It's ok if you are early the city has the building open.

Fri, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Join us the busy first two weeks of July with our Sun & Sky STEM theme Storytime.

Sat, Jul 13, All day
Change your orbit and visit the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading a book about the moon as you travel around the trails.

Tue, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
What fiber project will you create? It's ok if you are early the city has the building open.

Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Swoop into the library to scoop up a free kit to create your own sun print! Use the sun's light, found objects and water for this low mess art project.

Wed, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Join us to discuss this month's selected title, the historical novel "The Evening Hero: by Marie Myung-Ok Lee. All are welcome!