Great library for such a small town! Loved the layout, reading spaces, comfortable chairs, quiet…read morerooms, resources, used books for sale and staff. Needed a private room for a 30-minute phone meeting and staff were so accommodating. VERY, very impressed!

Friendly staff a little small but comfortable. Needs a little more air circulation in the computer…read morework room

I was here a few times a few years ago. I was impressed with the amount of stuff they had about our…read morelocal history. If you like antiques this place might seem cool to you.

From the owner: The Goodhue County History Center is a museum with beautiful exhibits interpreting our county…read morehistory, an exceptional research library, and a wonderful gift shop.

We just moved to Minnesota and are so excited to be apart of this public library. You can check out…read morean unlimited amount of movies, games, and books with ability to renew up to 2 times. I'm so excited. 1 hour free parking before 5pm in the parking garages. Otherwise, free after 5pm and free on the weekends. This will be my new favorite place!

Been here twice and I'm in love. One of the best public libraries I've been to. It's truly a gem. I…read moresee myself going back a lot more to study and read. The staff is very helpful. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Rochester so far! I parked in the civic center stitcher which was about $7.50 for 5 hours. It's free after 5. I believe their hours are short on weekends (close at 1.30pm!).

I love this library and the fact that it's paired with the Dakota county library systems! I grew up…read morein a small town so I was used to waiting 6+ months for a book to become available. Not the case with this library system. Their online system makes it so easy to get holds transferred from other libraries in the county. They are quick and efficient and it's easy to find where your holds are. The library is clean, welcoming, and overall very quiet. They have Toddler Storytime days and Storytime for 3-5 year olds. I used to love taking my toddler there and she had a great time. They sing songs, read books and have a play time after with the library toys. There is also a small sized selection of kids puzzles, a dollhouse, some magnet walls and magnetic tiles. There are also 4 small computers for kids 5+. Computers are also available for adults in a different section near the entrance. Overall it's not the biggest library, but it's beautiful, clean, renovated, and friendly! I love it and I'm glad to have it around.

This is my local library! There are several good places to sit and read or work, and a selection of…read morerooms for groups or individuals. A big open kids section, an iLab, and a sensory room (with tools for people with autism or sensory processing issues to regulate), and a fireplace in the back got added with the renovations that happened a year or two ago. The only thing I'd improve is they don't have many places for book displays, and some of the displays are hidden. The featured teen books are just on a small rotating book stand and some featured non-fiction books are on a wall that's kind of hidden. The best displays are the children's books and Librarians choice books, which are right up front in an open are. Sometimes there's also a table with a book display by the entrance next to all the new books, which is changed regularly, so that's nice. I just wish the book displays particularly for the teen and nonfiction sections were more visible and inviting.

What a beautiful library in the heart of downtown Stillwater. Not sure if it's historical but it…read moreappears to be. Has the cutest little parking lot on the lower level of the building. Don't miss the entrance! That's also where you go to return books. They have a great kids section with its own kid restroom! A young mom must have. They have a cute room for a monthly arts and craft area...this month it's a pretend ice cream shop. Maybe we go here too often but the selection of young kid books isn't as robust. They also always have a monthly scavenger hunt for the kiddos with a sticker surprise. They also have a cool magna-tiles light up table. And a cute check out area in the kids section. Summer hours on the weekends are not as frequent as the winter due to the nice weather.

Originally a Carnegie Library (1902) with the original historic library adjoining newer additions…read more It's worth a visit just to view the river from the outdoor rooftop Johnson Terrace & the Upper Level Gallery (featuring local artists & interests). Free parking ramp is built next to the library, if you choose not to park in the street. Their Used Book Sale area is worth a quick peruse too!

Picturesque setting on a lake with friendly staff and wonderful programs and resources.read more

Wonderful library in a peaceful setting right on lake Menomin…read more There is a great corner for kids to play, with story times and other programs offered. There are also computers and printers available and coffee for 25¢ a cup. Huge selection of books, cds, DVD's and magazines. Check it out! You won't be disappointed.

Nice place very clean very quiet. I did not get the chance…read moreto check the books in the service but relaxing here sitting and reading the newspaper they have for free downstairs was very relaxing to me. I believe I saw parking behind the building but I don't know if it was free or not. Definitely worth checking..

Is there anything better than a public library? Where you can get FREE books, movies, magazine,…read moreaudio...the list goes on. When I got my card after moving to Hudson, I knew life would get better and it did. Staff was friendly from the get go but during the lockdown, their calls and efforts to get me my books is even more appreciated. You know they are working overtime for what is not the world's highest paying job. The building is nice although I don't know when I'll next get in it. My books now come available for pick up in a brown paper sack...May you always be open HPL, may your staff stay healthy and thanks for all you do!

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.

I used to come here often to work/study in the common areas. Love the greenery and being surrounded…read moreby the sound of water! Plus Kowalski's is nearby if you need a snack. Nice spaces outdoors to walk around in too!

Currently there is construction around the library but it is still open. The bathrooms are only…read moreaccessible by going outside & around to the next door (they are working on this!) Helpful staff here.

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.

After the renovation, this library has improved tremendously. They have a lot of amenities that…read moreweren't there before like an ilab, scanners, printers, DVD player rentals, phone chargers. And the astrology theme going on is very aesthetically pleasing. They changed the outline of the entire library, like the study rooms are now in the back. There's a return rental/book check out right near the front. Even the lobby area has a big comfy couch and high tables for waiting for a ride. They changed the hours as well, it opens at 9am and closes at 8pm on Monday thru Thursday. Weekends have shorter hours. They close for every major holiday. The back area is great for studying, everyone is very quiet and studious. They have individual rooms to study in as well but the lights in the room are motion sensors and the lights keep shutting off quickly by themselves. Those private rooms are really hard to get since they're all occupied. The other side of the library is built mostly for meetings and homework help. There's a small law library on the far end of the library also. They have an atrium type of study space which is perfect because you sit in a room which has a lot of desks,and watching other people study motivates you as well. It's called the quiet zone and is absolutely quiet, not even a pin drop, perfect for serious studying without any distractions. The people who study here are courteous to not even whisper. The chairs in there can be a bit uncomfortable but that's only if you're there for a long time. There's only one librarian here, a middle aged Russian woman who really knows her stuff when it comes to electronics, she's very well informed and helpful.