Maybe I live in a strange area, but we've always had continuing education offered by the county and various other local government type organizations. They offe

Maybe I live in a strange area, but we've always had continuing education offered by the county and various other local government type organizations. They offer everything from languang and reading instruction to welding, pottery, fitness and woodwork at very reasonable prices. We get two or three catalogs in the mail a few weeks before every scheduled session starts. My wife and I are currently taking the second session of an art program and take regular fitness classes every week. The local library also offers a large number of classes in various subjects for various ages. Classes use a mix of facilities, but I've spent quite a few evenings crammed into an elementary school desk. I've moved around a bit in my state and have always had this kind of offering available, even in quite rural areas. Is this not the norm?