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In the Community

Brick buildings with shops, a church, and apartments line a city street.
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There are different types of places in a community. They are where people can get what they need. There are places to work, to play, and to learn. Take a walk or ride around. Where can you go?

Schools

Students stand outside a school building on a sunny day.
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Schools are where students go to learn. Big cities have many schools. Small towns have only a few.

Libraries

A child looks through books on library shelves while another child reaches for a book nearby.
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You can borrow books from a library. You will need a library card. A librarian can help you. Libraries also host community events.

Stores

A child smiles while riding in a shopping cart as an adult pushes it through a grocery store.
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There are places to shop. This is a grocery store. It sells food. Some shops sell clothes. Others sell things for your hobbies or home.

Parks

Swings, slides, and play equipment sit in a neighborhood park surrounded by trees.
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Post Offices

A brick building with white columns and a blue mailbox outside.
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Mail comes from the post office. Postal workers sort letters here. People can send cards and packages.

Fire Stations

A fire truck sits inside a brick fire station with bright red garage doors.
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See that big red door? There is a fire truck inside. Tools and uniforms are stored in the station. Firefighters are inside too.

Police Stations

The entrance to the Clearwater Police Department building.
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This is police headquarters. Police officers write reports inside. They keep their gear and cars here.