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.

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.

The Reading Room is an excellent space for an intimate wedding. There were about 150 guests and the…read moreceremony took place in the front of the room, with elegant tables behind for the plated dinner reception. Waitstaff circulated with hors d'oeuvres as we waited in the receiving line, keeping everyone engaged. I loved the library theme, from the Save The Date library book cards to the tables identified by famous authors. We were seated at Dickens, our dinner preferences printed out on beautiful bookmarks. The three-story ceilings are reached by massive bookshelves with upstairs hallways for reaching those high books. The flowers were gorgeous and organic and the catered food was delicious from salad to dessert. It's not an inexpensive venue, but it is warm and intimate once you get here. We ran into detours, slow trains, and closed roads so we had our Uber let us out about a 1/4 mile away because we were about to be late. We literally made it in as the ceremony started. Road construction, closed roads, detours, and slow freight trains don't show up on your travel map!

A stunning interior historic space and building. If I were doing research here, I think I'd find it…read morevery enjoyable. Using it as a meeting space wasn't the greatest, since the speakers had power point presentations with lots of writing, and because the seating had to be deep and narrow, it was hard for those in the back. Sound also was splotchy, and the bathrooms are small and at the front, so you have to walk in front of everyone to reach them. As a stop to see something beautiful--it's a must if you're in this city.

Wow, this place is huge! I originally stopped by the library to work with the CareerForce team on…read moremy resume (a lovely service they offer on Tuesdays and Thursdays) but I walked around afterward to take a peek at everything else they have to offer. Whether you're stopping in to check out a book, grab a CD or a movie, hop on a computer, book a private study room, or explore the kids' area, this place really does have it all. They have a big parking lot and I saw some bike racks as well. I love my downtown Saint Paul library but this one might just be my new favorite.

What a beautifully, high ceiling library in the heart of Ramsey County. I was mainly checking out…read morethe highly beloved children's area and it did not disappoint. There's plenty to entertain and for children to learn and enjoy. We did a scavenger hunt and earned a hand stamp. They have an outdoor space for warmer weather that you can enter from the children's area. They even have a very cool peg light up board kind of like light brite. I also couldn't believe their selection of books! Wow! For adults they even have certain popular books you can rent for a certain amount each day which entices you to bring back as soon as you're done.

Yet another Hennepin County library anchored firmly in the neighborhood where it lives. Again,…read moreHosmer Library is a historical building with a bustling community center attitude. Local art and content let you see exactly where you are, Standard library content is great, meeting and study rooms provide public spaces to get things done. Andrew Carnegie knew what he was doing when he enable Americans with gems like Hosmer library.

My favorite library! It's very beautiful--looks like a castle. Modernized too. You could spend…read morehours here, working online or sitting in a swivel chair. Clean bathrooms. There's meeting rooms downstairs, and I've had Meetup groups schedule here. Everyone who works here is super friendly.

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.

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.

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.

Beautiful library to stop at! We stopped in search of a notary in our neighborhood and we were…read moresurprised at how gorgeous this library was. Two stories feature homework help, books, computers, CD's, and more. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming and made finding anything we needed easy. Additionally they had a book and CD sale which was extremely cheap and fun to check out ($1 for CD's, .50 for most books). We are so lucky to have a great library in our neighborhood and we find it so important to support positive third spaces in our community. Thank you to the great staff and all their hard work!

Great staff. Easy to request loans online and pickup often within a few days…read more Enough space to not feel crowded. Particularly good for kids. Lots of extras like a scavenger hunt to look for photos in the library. Also story time and music time

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.