This is a small and quaint little library. They have open hours daily and many community events…read moreplanned throughout each month. The shape of the building is super unique with low ceilings and multiple wings. I like the kids area inside and outside. They have a Wildflower garden, play kitchen, places to read in the shade, etc. In case you need it, there are also plenty of computers to use for the internet, and a few meeting and study rooms.

Smaller public library. I do like the convenience of this location but the hours a bit more limited…read morecompared to some of the other surrounding locations. I like that they have easy accessible book returns outside and inside. They have a lot to offer in this limited space! I would say generally if you are looking for a library with decent seating/study areas go to Edina or EP.

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.

omg omg omg omg omg omg im screaming!!! did i enter library heaven or what?!??…read more this library is a little hard to access because theres another parking lot next to this library and if you go there accidentally, its not connected to the librarys parking so you have to do a full 360 and enter this place. If you think the parking is weird, wait until you get inside, I don't know who designed this place but the layout of it is comparable to a greek labyrinth. Its so weird and kind of oddly built. As soon as you walk in its just stairs and an elevator, which goes up to the "second floor. That second floor is the actual main floor complete with a childrens/teen section. They have a reading nook here as well. Before you enter the library, on the outside theres 2 community meeting halls which you can hold meetings in. This floor also has a lot of books, and dvd collections. Now coming to my favorite part- you have to walk from the "second floor" up the magical stairs to a studying paradise. I decided to do a mini walk through of this floor since I'd never been there before and this place was everything i ever dreamed a library would be, i had to shed a tear because my happiness overwhelmed me! Theres desks and desks and desks sprawled over the entire place and comparmentalized based on need. When you first walk in, off to the side near the bathrooms theres a "teen area" where i saw a lot of high schoolers working after school and this place was next to the computers and a mini lobby area, which is meant for light conversations. They have a chess board here as well. The entire rest of the floor is filled with desks and although not all have outlets, the ones that do are specified, they are perfect for some serious studying. The absolute best part of this floor is the enormous quiet zone at the very back of the library. when they mean quiet zone, they MEAN quiet zone, not even a whisper and the view overlooks target. Some of the desks near the walls have outlets, but not the ones in the middle. they also have cell phone chargers. this place was heaven for me because it created the perfect atmosphere for serious,buckle down,cramming studying. and being around others who were busy doing their work really gets you into the zone as well. no one was "playing around or sleeping here". they were very courteous to take all their phone calls outside too. overall this quiet zone is everything i could dream of, someone pinch me! they also have individual study rooms but only a couple. the only downside is the really old bathrooms and the actual librarians are the only ones talking here, and obviously the weird layout. other than that i can't find anything to criticize. this place also has the longest hours i've seen compared to other libraries, 9-9 Mon to Thurs. The picture on one of the other reviews holds true about the long hours.

I am becoming a connoisseur of Hennepin County libraries. This one is a strange one, but still does…read morethe job. First, it seems to sit on stilts. You park next to or maybe under the building. Then, you have to climb stairs to get to the library action. However, once up there, it is a pretty big library and we like their kids section, too. There are just enough books to choose from and there is a pretty good play space for the kids to burn calories while you hunt for books. We find the staff to be helpful as well. Note - I just saw something that this location may be closing soon for a major construction/rebuild project, so if true, you may have to head to the Grandview location.

Nice library, plenty of parking! It does get busy…read more You can reserve your books and pick them up in the front which is nice. They also have self checkout for any other books you want to check out. There's a ton of spots to sit. Might be my personal phone carrier (AT&T) but I found that my phone doesn't work unless I connect to the public wifi which I don't like doing - not secure. I guess go here to disconnect!! They also have private rooms you can rent if needed.

Best library in this area to do work, or just chill, it's huge has a lot of sitting area and is for…read moreall ages. I especially love the teen area the tables go up and down and there's plenty of comfy seats. It's also always silent and not too busy.

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.

I have such a nice time at this park. I go here to study. To relax. To take in the scenery…read more It is a bit crowded but that's because it's such a nice environment. I enjoy finding quiet nooks at the park

Love this place!!! There seems like so much to do in the summer and winter. Today we had some time…read moreto kill exploring Minnesota more and thought the paddle boats would be fun. Normally I can't get on a Pb due to weight limits but the duck/swan hold 1400 pds or so. They are easy to drive and it's a nice scenery. If you are hot and want to get wet you can go under the fountain (which we did!) the workers were super friendly!

This is a nice library, i'm just starting to discover more to do in the Edina area. Plenty of…read moreparking. Pretty standard layout for a library, not too big. Seems like they have a decent kids area like most libraries, can get a bit noisy when there's lots of kids. Lots of places to sit & study/read.

Interesting public space. The library shares a building with the Edina Senior Center (the library…read moreis upstairs, accessible by elevator?). The space is smallish and seems to have fewer books and periodicals than most. There is some interesting art memorializing local writers, the quiet reading room is great! Parking was a problem, we had to park down the street and walk to the library. There are only a couple handicap spaces, so good luck with that. I expected more for some reason, it's a bit of a disappointment as the county libraries go for materials and resources in general.

Need some peace and quiet? Come here. I never even knew this place was here. It's amazing what you…read morecan find in your own neighborhood. Very nice library that is completely quiet, open to the public, clean and a nice little place to escape and concentrate. - Free wifi -Friendly and helpful staff - Lounge area with big comfy chairs, magazines, ottomans - Three computer terminals Many times they have a cart situated outside the entrance with discarded books to take. I've found a few interesting titles. Lots of old discarded law text books. It's a nice, peaceful and very quiet library.

This is a wonderful place to come and study. Hundreds and hundreds of helpful law books that are…read moregreat aids to doing legal research. Very quiet. Very secluded. They offer Minnesota voter registration cards, free law books, and a take one leave one library with books that are unrelated to law.

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.

The library is really nice and has ample street and lot parking, but I was mostly in the meeting…read moreroom so this is what the review is based on. The community meeting room is to your right and down the stairs when you first bête the doors. They keep the extra chairs in the basement so it feels a little like a storage closet at first. The meeting room is very spacious and includes a podium, microphone, large moveable tables with chairs and a white board. It does feel a bit like you're in a planetarium or severe weather shelter (which it probably is), but overall it's a decent space you can book for free. I definitely want to come back and check out the actual library sometime.

Another nice entry in the large connection of Hennepin County libraries. Interesting architecture,…read morenice art, seating for studying and reading near the interesting placement of exterior windows. I recommend you check them all out!