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.

Come here often over the years. Nicely designed. Excellent selection of books and media. Great…read moremeeting and conference rooms.

This library is STUNNING. I don't think I could possibly take photographs that would do it justice,…read moreit's an architectural piece of art. Manages to be huge and modern and glassy while still feeling cozy. It's my absolute favorite place to curl up with a book for a few hours, or bring my laptop and work on writing my novel. It is also very clean, including the bathrooms, with helpful staff. I will say there are many homeless people who like to sleep on the comfy furniture here, and the stench can be something fierce. I'm not trying to be insensitive, but really... the smell is enough to gag me. But when I lived in Honolulu and Portland they had this same problem in the grand main branch of their library. I think it's just what happens in major cities. Fortunately, there are three floors of reading lofts where they do not go, and also all four floors have private study rooms available. You can reserve them online, or you can ask to be let into a walk-in one. They always have several available. Another nice thing about this library is the desks. They have reading lamps and power outlets for laptops. And the place is flooded with natural light. It makes a huge difference in my mental focus and clarity of mind to research or write somewhere with light that is both bright and soft, with a controlled temperature. We are lucky to have this library.

Went to a class that was held here today. It is a pretty large library. I didn't go into where the…read morebooks were but the classroom we had the class in was comfortable. Thank you

This library is the best! I love bringing my kids here on a rainy or cold day to let them get some…read moreenergy out. I wish I knew about all of the toys at this library before I had my own kids so I can incorporate into our playroom; the toys are all wood and natural and so fun! They have a play kitchen that the kids enjoy and they also have a rotating area that features different things like a pretend post office or a pretend band. Aside from the cool kid area this library is modern and easy to navigate. There is a large book selection ( an obvious must for a library) and a good amount of computers to use for internet browsing or to print. By the way, all Hennepin library card owners can print up to 20 pages for FREE each week!

This gem of a library has been under our noses for a few years. We recently discovered it when…read morelooking for somewhere closer than Ridgedale to return some books. It has quickly become our favorite branch. There is always parking out front and the kids section is pretty much right inside the front door. The kids selection is quite good, with many books, spanning many topics. We also like to take out Spanish books and there are many to choose from. And while you look for books, there is a great little play space for the kids. The staff here is friendly and helpful, too.

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.

Stunning architecture and an impressive edifice. Gorgeous stonework and painted ceilings. Loved…read morevisiting!

The St. Paul Public Library is absolutely gorgeous. I came here on a Sunday and it was my first…read moretime visiting. From the outside it looks massive, so when you walk in it can feel a bit more compact than expected, but that is because there are so many different rooms and dedicated spaces instead of one large open area. Each section feels purposeful, which I really liked. The staff were all very kind, and there is a lot more here than just books. There are separate areas for magazines, media, and reading spaces, along with a makerspace that includes things like a 3D printer, a laser engraver, and other equipment that would normally be very expensive to access. Having that available for free is a huge plus. The building itself is beautiful, with a lot of marble and multiple floors that make it feel historic and well maintained. It is a great place to study or just spend some time, and I would definitely recommend checking it out if you are ever in St. Paul.

It's been awhile since I last came by this library. It now has even more wonderful updates, and…read moreFREE parking in their garage. The parking spaces are limited however, but it's a nice perk for the patrons. LOVE!

I really like the place and am glad they got rid of the cold war bunker they had previously. It is…read morelight and airy and has a good selection of seating. The Wi-Fi works well and they seem to have plenty of computers. In addition, you can often obtain free copying and faxing. You will only find out what services are available if you ask. You will only find out what access to materials you have until you ask. It is not up to to the staff to provide you with all your solutions, sometimes you just have to dig. Tips: If the south wall is too bright, ask staff to lower the blinds--easy enough for them to do. Use the reserve system--you can get any book in the system. If you find something unacceptable, say something. I once found a homeless individual washing up in our male latrine and alerted security forthwith. It was delt with immediately. All in all--a great library. Anyone in our community should not hesitate to visit this spectacular resource.

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.

Beautiful library with a great story. Built in 2003 using the materials of disassembled out…read morebuildings on the Grain Belt campus, this full service library provides great public access to library resources. It's a very welcoming public space, a great resource for all. Definitely lots of cool stuff to look at, worth a stop!

One of my favorite Hennepin county library branches because of the wonderful kids library/section…read more The kids library section has an exploration station that changes out quarterly for kids to explore and learn. There are also comfy couches for reading and toys to play with. There is a wonderful childrens librarian who coordinates story time and other age appropriate activities. Two things to note: 1) getting in and out of the parking lot is sometimes hard going east on broadway. 2) this branch is closed on Sundays

Stopped here to check out a Library i've never been to. This Library has an old charm too. 2 floors…read more(from what I can tell) the second floor was nice, liked the natural lighting as well as seating spaces. They also have dvds you check out and it was fun looking at the offerings. Street parking which can be tough in this area especially ok the winter but doable.

Another in the "can't miss" series. Every library is unique, and specializes in different aspect of…read moreservice for the local community. This almost looks like a church from outside, but it's very welcoming and accommodating. Nice local art in a friendly atmosphere makes this library a great neighborhood working meeting spot. Check it out!

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!