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.

After the renovation, this library has improved tremendously. They have a lot of amenities that…read moreweren't there before like an ilab, scanners, printers, DVD player rentals, phone chargers. And the astrology theme going on is very aesthetically pleasing. They changed the outline of the entire library, like the study rooms are now in the back. There's a return rental/book check out right near the front. Even the lobby area has a big comfy couch and high tables for waiting for a ride. They changed the hours as well, it opens at 9am and closes at 8pm on Monday thru Thursday. Weekends have shorter hours. They close for every major holiday. The back area is great for studying, everyone is very quiet and studious. They have individual rooms to study in as well but the lights in the room are motion sensors and the lights keep shutting off quickly by themselves. Those private rooms are really hard to get since they're all occupied. The other side of the library is built mostly for meetings and homework help. There's a small law library on the far end of the library also. They have an atrium type of study space which is perfect because you sit in a room which has a lot of desks,and watching other people study motivates you as well. It's called the quiet zone and is absolutely quiet, not even a pin drop, perfect for serious studying without any distractions. The people who study here are courteous to not even whisper. The chairs in there can be a bit uncomfortable but that's only if you're there for a long time. There's only one librarian here, a middle aged Russian woman who really knows her stuff when it comes to electronics, she's very well informed and helpful.

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.

Love this little library more and more each time I go there…read more For one, the first trip I took, I made friends with one of the librarians there (Matt), who helped get me signed up for a library card and explain all the services I could get through the library. Matt always recognizes me (and/or my husband) and will go out of his way to say hi. It's really so sweet. Further, I love the selection available here. Especially of LGBTQ+ books. I anticipate this will be a great boon during the winter months when I end up holed up devouring books for entertainment. I was super happy when I saw the kiosk they created for Pride Month (June) to showcase a number of their books available. I also appreciated seeing menstrual products available for free in the men's restroom. The kids area is super duper cute, with lots of painted murals and such. In the back, there's a large table to work on jigsaw puzzles. They have some books available for purchase books at very affordable prices too towards the front. You can rent DVDs/blurays too. And there are computers you can use. They do occasional classes or events/activities. The library is clean and cozy in good condition. I wouldn't mind spending an extended time there. The checkout process is really simple/easy-to-use and highly automated. So glad this library exists near me!

I'm just starting to experience all the many services Libraries currently offer (beyond book…read morelending). I attended a training class for 3D printing. The instructor, Matt, was very knowledgeable and helpful. In class, we used a modeling software package to make a design. Matt is going to look at our designs and make adjustments and suggestions prior to printing. You can reserve a 3D printer for up to 4 hours. I can't wait to print my design. I'm looking to create some custom earrings. I also attended a Fix-it-Clinic. It was packed! I didn't have time to wait for suggestions on the repair of a speaker but I hope to attend the next clinic or check out another library. Lots of people getting sewing repairs, lamps, appliances, etc repaired by many knowledgeable repairers. Libraries offer so many free services. It's worth applying to their newsletters and checking out a future event.

Ample parking in the lot attached to the library. Convenient location and right across from Dunkin'…read moreDonuts is a plus. The library is always super clean and well organized with an extremely friendly staff. The library has a couple of rooms that are always hosting different events and hands on activities. There is something available for all ages which I really appreciate whether that is books, audio books, dvds, video game rental, computer usage or community resources. I am grateful to have this amazing community facility in town and hopefully everyone will do their part to keep it that way. Did I mention yet that the staff is really friendly and helpful ;)

A really nice library to go to. Nice book selection, a friendly staff, and overall a really…read morecomfortable place to be in. Always have had good experiences here, and will keep coming here.

This is such a wonderful resource for parents! From story time, to play time, and a whole kid…read moresection complete with a well-equipped play area and tons of natural light through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Such a nice little library--I often do not have anything to do to kill a lunch hour over in the…read morehood so I stroll into the library and soak up some sunshine over by the big wall of windows while browsing unusual magazine that I would not normally know about and some that I already love but now do not have to purchase at the grocery store. If I see something interesting like a recipe or product I can quickly snap a picture on my phone too so no longer do you have to sneak and tear out the pages of a magazine that is not yours. They have a very large selection of current movies and books on display. I also noticed that they have such a wonderful area for little ones to crawl, climb, explore and learn the love of books. The library is absolutely fabulous and FREE!!!!!

Great library with a nice floor plan. 6 study rooms and a decent sized kid section right at the…read morefront. There's also a meeting room and reading area. I like the magazine selection and their thought into providing places to plug your stuff in. Decent cooking, DIY, and media selections as well.

This became my local library when we moved to the area. Most of the time I request items online and…read morethen just pick them up. Selection here is limited but just request online. They have a few programs for children. Self checkout is very easy and I like the after-hours drop. Staff is friendly.

Attended a college basketball game here. It was extremely confusing finding here the gym even was…read moreas it's not labeled. turned into the wrong parking lots a few times trying to find it. The doors to get in were also confusing as I was cutting through the players crossing from the locker rooms. The gym itself is pretty small. The floor was extremely slippery as well. The players were sliding and falling all over the place. Not sure if the one person working the door was a staff or volunteer but they were extremely slow at getting people in. Waited a couple minutes for them to count out $15 in change (as it was $5 to get in). Also some people weren't aware it was cash only so that caused some hold up. Also once inside it doesn't have clear signage letting you know where the bathrooms are (upstairs).

I transferred here from St. Cloud state. Inver hills is way better than St. Cloud state. To…read moreregister for classes you do not need a code. The professors here are super helpful and they just want students to succeed and I can actually understand them unlike St. Cloud state. The resources they have for students are great and they understand that most students are going to transfer when they are done and I feel they set students up to transfer successfully.