This is the cutest library in the Twin Cities and it's not even close. The circular children's room…read moreis an absolute delight and my granddaughters spend hours there. They also offer puppet shows and other community events. The librarians are so kind!

Very cool old Carnegie library. Lots of activities and books to read for children. Nice atmosphere…read moregood people at the desk. Remind me how libraries were when I was a kid. Well-maintained grounds. Just a pleasant visit.

We just moved to Minnesota and are so excited to be apart of this public library. You can check out…read morean unlimited amount of movies, games, and books with ability to renew up to 2 times. I'm so excited. 1 hour free parking before 5pm in the parking garages. Otherwise, free after 5pm and free on the weekends. This will be my new favorite place!

Been here twice and I'm in love. One of the best public libraries I've been to. It's truly a gem. I…read moresee myself going back a lot more to study and read. The staff is very helpful. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Rochester so far! I parked in the civic center stitcher which was about $7.50 for 5 hours. It's free after 5. I believe their hours are short on weekends (close at 1.30pm!).

I love this library and the fact that it's paired with the Dakota county library systems! I grew up…read morein a small town so I was used to waiting 6+ months for a book to become available. Not the case with this library system. Their online system makes it so easy to get holds transferred from other libraries in the county. They are quick and efficient and it's easy to find where your holds are. The library is clean, welcoming, and overall very quiet. They have Toddler Storytime days and Storytime for 3-5 year olds. I used to love taking my toddler there and she had a great time. They sing songs, read books and have a play time after with the library toys. There is also a small sized selection of kids puzzles, a dollhouse, some magnet walls and magnetic tiles. There are also 4 small computers for kids 5+. Computers are also available for adults in a different section near the entrance. Overall it's not the biggest library, but it's beautiful, clean, renovated, and friendly! I love it and I'm glad to have it around.

This is my local library! There are several good places to sit and read or work, and a selection of…read morerooms for groups or individuals. A big open kids section, an iLab, and a sensory room (with tools for people with autism or sensory processing issues to regulate), and a fireplace in the back got added with the renovations that happened a year or two ago. The only thing I'd improve is they don't have many places for book displays, and some of the displays are hidden. The featured teen books are just on a small rotating book stand and some featured non-fiction books are on a wall that's kind of hidden. The best displays are the children's books and Librarians choice books, which are right up front in an open are. Sometimes there's also a table with a book display by the entrance next to all the new books, which is changed regularly, so that's nice. I just wish the book displays particularly for the teen and nonfiction sections were more visible and inviting.

The library is still closed to the public during the Covid-19 crisis, but I recently found out that…read moreare doing takeout, so to speak. Just call and leave a message with your name, phone number, and interest. , They will call you back to learn what titles, authors, genres that you want. They give you a time range when your books can be picked up at the south entrance. This is a very good library. I look forward to the day when I can get in there and browse, but thankfully they've come up with a way to still get us books!

I have always had a great experience at this Library. My kids have enjoyed many activities here…read moreover the years from story time to ECFE nights. They are always professional and very helpful in finding books. Thank you!

Lovely library. Easy to find books. So many things available. Love how easy it is to check out…read morehere. Lots to do for kiddos.

Located on the first floor of the Dakota County Western Service Center, the Dakota County Library…read more(Galaxie branch) on the south side of the county service center. Due to Covid restrictions, there are less activities being offered but I did not inquire about the iLab that is there. There is a "Calming Room" for autistic people, which is very inclusive and needed. I'm glad that the DCL includes this service.

Five stars is comparing it to small-town libraries. Yay! Five stars for a friendly small town…read morelibrary with evening hours and open on Mondays and Saturdays! Nice-sized library for a small town (not huge, not tiny), lots of sitting places, decent selection of newspapers and magazines national and local, nice desks with outlets for laptops, teen area, manga for my daughter :), very helpful, friendly librarians, fast easy reliable wifi connection from my laptop, my out-of-state teen daughter was allowed to use internet on their computer (not so in a small town we stopped at in Wisconsin), free public parking. I'm definitely a fan of how much sitting area they have for people and all the outlets available. Love it. Thank you Red Wing.

Librarians are amazing and extremely helpful. Great place…read morefor kids to play and lots of activities to do during the summer!! The play area is full of toys and activities for the kids. Along with books of course! There is a full kitchen set up that around 4-8 kids can play with. They have magna tiles and puzzles along with Lincoln logs. There are thousands of kids books and they are getting new books each month! There are zero late fees which is so nice because it's easy to forget it loose a book from time to time. Overall it's a great location and a great place to play, learn and meet new people!

Things will become better once they are finished with renovations. Currently the branch has…read morerelocated inside the Burnsville Center. It was a challenge to find the mall location. This was an area where books are held to be picked up. It is also used as a book return as well. There are no desk or chairs or even a research area. An't wait until renovations are completed.

Currently there is construction around the library but it is still open. The bathrooms are only…read moreaccessible by going outside & around to the next door (they are working on this!) Helpful staff here.

Love this place! Not only is there a jungle-esk feature right outside the doors to this beautiful…read morelibrary but your kids area in the library is HUGE. Lots of fun and interactive toys for them and most importantly a bathroom in the kids section when they need to go! Great place to go on a snowy or rainy day.

10/10! The Gagnon Museum & Sculpture guided tour was truly a phenomenal experience. Our guide…read moreArlyn, truly brought each sculpture to life. She beautifully shared the events behind each artwork, educated us on the process and hard dedication that is involved in each sculpture. She shared fond memories behind each piece of art. I strongly recommend taking the time to learn and enjoy the experience at the Gagnon Museum.

One of Rochesters best kept secrets The Charles Gagnon…read moresculpture museum is amazing Arlyn is a wealth of knowledge and detailed historian with each piece of art. Beautifully displayed and in an inviting and peaceful sanctuary! A must see!