Took a class here about Mark Making. We made two books that you are to add different marks on the…read morepages kink of like a doodle book. It is a relaxing type of meditation not having to really think about what you are doing. You can us what ever kind of pen, pencil or makers. I will keep working on my book.

We attended a class tonight at the Northtown library. It was on learning to do fused glass. We…read moremade a sun catcher using lots of scrap glass. The instructor, Chuck, did a nice job explaining everything then we were to make our own design. It was a fun class. Thank you to the legacy fund for paying for the class.

I attended a class here learning how to do a small tapestry and using small spinning wheels. We…read moredid weaving of yarn and we're able to try the small spinning wheels. That was a technique that needs a lot of practice. The weaving was pretty easy. The instructor was well prepared and knowledgable of the craft. Anna was from the textile center in Minneapolis. These classes are funded by the legacy fund through the state. They are great classes at your local libraries. You do need to register before going to the class. I register online on the anoka county library website.

Enjoyed a free concert/educational program about the rich Romani culture and music! Thank you…read moreTalking Strings for an awesome event!

Small community library in Coon Rapids, worth a stop, part of the Anoka County Library system. The…read morelibrary staff are helpful and friendly (which is why you will have a wait if you have a question). Don't despair! Just wait patiently for your turn. There's a wait because the librarians will actually actively HELP! There are classes offered here-which I took today! Only complaint would be that the bathrooms were a little chilly on this cold winters day!

What a welcoming library. I love that they have a kids space and activities reserve for them. It's…read moreclean and the staff are super helpful.

The most artsy library we've been to so far. Goo size, plentiful materials and media, good public…read moreresources, helpful staff, great public library!

I was so happy to find a free nice space for a make and take class I held. They allow food and…read moredrinks in this room and one other room. The staff allowed us in early as there was no one booked ahead of us. The library is a good size and had all that you could want or need. It was easy to book the room online too! They said that you can have 1 reservation per week.

Cool library in the Hennepin County system. Beautiful building and use of space, places and…read morematerials for kids, nice book inventory and comfy reading spots, great periodical section, and a wealth of public resources. Definitely a memorable stop on the library tour!

There are now THREE indoors ice sheets and three separate rinks inside this massive building!read more

Love walking around here. Beautiful outside trail wrapping around the community center overlooking…read morea pond. I enjoy coming to the pool area which has kitty pools and nice slides for family. Nice walking track and welcoming staff f

An evolving library, this has grown from a rectangular building to a metal and glass curvy…read morestructure, and will be redone in 2026 adding even more meeting rooms. Unique artwork finds its way into each section leading you to spend some time wandering. It seems to be one of the larger collections of books and resources in the county libraries. A large and well decorated children's section makes the library a great destination, especially on those rainy or cold days. Give it a look!

The staff are very friendly and it's a large building but a lot of drama happens in the parking…read morelot. From people standing in front of your car when you are driving out to aggressive beggars. I have heard stories of how these people have targeted the elderly library patrons. The library needs better parking lot security l. The gate to the library was also broken for 2 months.

Attended a class at the Northtown library. It was a mark making class. Basically we made a book…read morethat you do doodles in. Kind of a meditation. You can use color, pencil, pen whatever you like. Always a great class at this library. Always organized. Thank you.

We took a class here today on making memory boxes. We weren't sure of what we were doing but we…read moreused old cigar boxes for the memory box. We used the supplies that the instructor brought to decorate it. I made my box to give to my grandson to keep special things he collects in. The class was fun and we had a good time.