They have a parking lot and nearby street parking. Very clean and bright. Lots of area for self…read morestudy or group study. Great programming for kids. A nice selections of kids books. Not a big selection of music CDs for kids though. Friendly staff and easy to get around.

I'm writing this review on the day they reopened in 2025 after remodeling. It was very busy as your…read morecould imagine, but the was plenty of room for everyone. There is a parking lot which is always helpful in the city. Its all one floor so I could keep an eye when the kids were exploring. It could also be great if someone has mobility concerns. The back has a large kids area with books, coloring, scavenger hunts, toys, a makeshift storefront, games and so much more! The coolest part was a lightbright table( see pic). If you need to use the internet, there are at least 20 computers available. If you need a room to study, there are at least 2 and one large group room for classes or team meetings. As usual, library staff are super friendly, knowledgeable and open to help with your questions.

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.

Yet another very nice library in the Hennepin County system. Not much parking, and it's not that…read moreaccessible in the rear, but we made it. It looks like a historic building, is well kept and well stocked. There are lots of areas represented from children's materials, references and periodicals, and books to check out. The Roosevelt room is for meetings and hosts things like tutor sessions for students at the high school across the street. Another great representation for the Hennepin county system!

Oh dear this is a GREAT library! I know I saw that a lot, but the only thing I don't like about…read morethis library is that it is nowhere near my house. First time visit to participate in a kids program. Thanks MIA! Thanks awesome teenage volunteers! We parked in the small lot in the back and walked around the beautiful old building. Inside, a renovation means this little building is looking great too! A great room for small events, a nice play area for tots, a fabulous selection of books (I ended up getting three for myself, which rarely happens bc I'm a reserve list type of gal) Two lovely chatty and knowledgable librarians. Also, you're really close to a lot of good bakeries.

I wanted review 2000 to be something really special and uniquely Minnesotan. July 26-28, 2024…read moreFriends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections, The Norwegian Explorers, and University of Minnesota Libraries put on an exhibition of Sherlock Holmes @50. This particular Library celebrated 50 years. People came from all over the world People donate their collections to this library. On the 2nd floor is a sitting room that is a replica of 221B Baker St. received from the estate of Allen Mackler. If you love Sherlock Holmes everything is here. I would recommend joining The Norwegian Explorers if you really want to dive in and meet real collectors and enthusiasts. There is a good size parking lot also. I've only been here the one time, but I should go back. It's a beautiful building.

Elmer Andersen Library holds the archives for the University of MN as well as the archives of a…read morenumber of other collecting units. The Performing Arts Archives hold the materials from several area dance and theatre groups. The Tretter Collection covers GLBT history and the Immigration History Research Center holds documents from immigrants in the area over the years. No matter what your topic is the archives in Elmer Andersen Library will have something. The primary sources are great for papers and projects.

Attended another great class given thru the anoka county library system Fridley location. We made…read morerefrigerator magnets with polymer clay. The instructor is always very organized and gives great examples and directions. We had a fun time. I commented how fast the hour and a half went. It was a nice afternoon.

Libraries are meant to nourish minds, transform lives & build communities together. Yes. That's…read moreright, even here in Fridley! This library was built in 1975 and it has interesting architecture. Stop by and check it out....and find a good book to check out!

Nice public library (part of the Great River Regional Library system). It offers the usual library…read moreaccoutrements and has Lego time, Storytime at the Library and other events (be sure to check their website or grab a printed upcoming schedule at the library). Today we attended a talk in the Community Room with the author Allen Eskens!

This library is so much nicer than the old one. It's a modern design which I love. It's in a nice,…read morenatural environment. The only downside is they don't carry video games. Please let us hangout and read here again (COVID)!

This place is always an oasis, a place that I could just read a book, or able to work online in…read morepeace. It seems that they also have revolving shelf of the latest books, that I can just check-out that will catch my fancy. Also, the people have helped me in the past with any questions I might have about any books, or anything whatsoever. A bonus, it is not a long ways from my house.

This library had a lot of space for parking. Once you enter the building, they have a shelf on the…read moreright with items people have donated in case you are in need of items such as food, clothes etc. it's a very cute small library but the kids enjoyed the kids corner.

I have German ancestry that is traceable to the region in Northern Germany called East Frisia or…read moreknown in German as Ostfriesland. The Ostfriesen Genealogical Society of America (OGSA) uses this location to store very useful documents known as Ortsippenbuchers (OSBs meaning town family books) which provide family information by surnames that lived in towns throughout this region. For the past 5 times I visited the Twin Cities, I have been meaning to visit this place. Today my flight home was delayed 3 hours and used two hours to use the resources here. The two hours I spent here seemed like 5 seconds. I was able to add to my family trees going thru the OSB's of German East Friesen towns of Filsum, Detern, and Logabirum. The cost of using this library is $10 if you are a non-member walking in. If you are a member of the OGSA, access here is free. As this place is run by volunteers, the hours are not regular. On Saturdays, the Library is open from noon to 4pm. The staff here are friendly, there is plenty of parking and it is quiet.

I love going to MNGS to research my family's ancestry. I have a yearly membership which allows me…read moreto use the Hoffman Research Library for free (normally a $10/day fee.) The library has stacks and stacks of books relevant to researching your family's history particularly if they are from Minnesota. I have barely touched the tip of the iceberg when it comes to these resources. A few from the stacks that I have used I have found very helpful: - St. Paul City Directory's in hard book format from 1940s-1990s. They have earlier years on microfilm which I use almost every time I visit. As a genealogist, city directory's are super valuable to trace a family over the years. I've also found advertisements for the places in which some of my ancestors worked. - Plat Map book from early 1900's of St. Paul helped me track down the immigrant shanties in Swede Hollow. It was such an amazing thing to see where my early immigrant ancestors lived! Those were great, but what I have spent the bulk of my time doing at this library is reviewing Catholic Church records that are on Microfilm. What an amazing resource from the Arch Diocese! I've tracked the birth, baptism and marriages of many ancestors using these records. Some of the microfilm readers allow for amazing-quality digital captures that you can either print or save to a thumb-drive. If you are new to genealogy or have hit a brick wall, the volunteers at the library are very helpful in providing ways to get started or break-through. And even when they don't know something -- like how to work the microfilm machines -- they sit with you to figure it out together. Always positive and helpful. It's a treat to spend time here! Also, keep in mind this is an archive library - so it's a bit on the chilly side. May want to bring a sweater. :)