We love going to this library with our 3 year old. The kids section is just wonderful. They have…read moreplenty of books and activities to do for the little ones. They have a train table, car mat, food stand, Lego table, puppets & puzzles for the kids to play with. Can easily spend a few hours with the kiddos here. The parking lot on ground level can fill up pretty quickly but they have parking up top by the police station. In winter time be careful carrying your little ones down the steps as they can be slippery!

Don't be fooled by the small parking lot and believe parking is difficult, there is a second…read moreparking lot on the next street entrance. Great study space that remains quiet. The study tables line the outside walls with some in the center. There is a great amount of light and some tables have personal lights for use. I appreciate there are at least 5 private study rooms as an option. There were many rows of books with a great selection.

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.

I'm not sure I believe this place is actually closed as their website seems to still be going…read morestrong. Nevertheless, for a mere $5 admission I was happy to explore the Brown County Historical Society and Museum when in New Ulm last year. There is not much to see in the way of exhibits (the building also houses a research library) but I'm always curious about local history when I visit a new place. Here I learned about the local farms and how the area was settled. There was also a wonderful exhibit on the US-Dakota War, something I was either never taught in history class or something that was brushed over so quickly that I forgot. A special exhibit of illustrations from Wanda Gag (local author and illustrator) was also on display at the time I was there. I also saw postings for many community events held at or sponsored by the Brown County Historical Society. While inside the museum offers a brief but informative history of New Ulm, one of the stars here is the building itself. Originally home to the US Post Office, it is described as a German Renaissance style brick building. Even if the museum and building are closed, it's worth at least stopping by to see this stunning architectural achievement.

The Chaska library is a smaller library in downtown historic Chaska…read more I agree with other reviews saying it is pretty noisy. It's also in an older building and it does smell like it - or at least it did on a hotter day. I really give it props because it tries to embrace the community aspect of a library. Nearly half its section devoted to kids and teens. Many posters around about community events. Seems to be balanced with books offered on the shelves - I get you can't please everyone. For all these reasons - I am appreciative of this location. Is this where you go to have a quiet place to study for your SAT/GMAT doctor's exam? Absolutely not. Will you find supportive staff that will cheer you on? Probably. If you have a Carver County library card - make a visit! (...And then walk down the road to Firemans Park for a fun day out!)

Attended Brodini's magic show today. It was fun and several children were present and he made sure…read moreeach kid was recognized. Laura was very nice and kept the crowd under control. Very friendly library.

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!

This location doubles as a DMV, so as soon as you walk in, theres a DMV on the left side and the…read moreactual library on the right side. As soon as you walk in, theres a children's area on the right side and is filled with screaming crying kids. Theres a "hold" area, for sale books area and dvd area near the front as well. theres a huge computer lab in the front too. Along the back, almost built into the back wall are a bunch of individualized study rooms. each room is built for 1 person, couple have enough room for 2 or 3. these study rooms fill up super quick tho and people rarely leave, so get there as quick as you can. they have a huge room for a community meeting space as well. the overall library is kind of smaller compared to others in the area. they have couple of desks set up on the other side of the library which has a coat rack, outlets, and roomy chairs. It can get loud here so be careful when visiting prime hours. they have prayer mats available for muslims to pray on, which i thought was a considerate touch. this place is your average library but the fact it has almost 10 or 12 individual study rooms is really whats giving this place their edge! not to mention it's close proximity to the burnsville center, costco and lots of food places.

For those entering the nursing program, I would look elsewhere. I am glad that the program is now…read morefour semesters instead of three, but the things you cover in leadership class have nothing to do with leadership. One of the things that you have to cover in the leadership class is talking about the union. This should not be something that is talked about until you are in the bachelor's program. And don't even get me started on the bonus points that they offer. These are nothing. These only help you if you are already passing the class. I had a friend have to retake a whole semester due to one point! I refused to have these points applied to my final grade. This is how the school makes the student's grades look better, thus making the school look better. As I have said in the beginning, look elsewhere.

You have to drive a bit south from Edina and you're not quite in Bloomington the city once you get…read morehere. A calm, rural suburb looking surrounding area makes for a good setting for a college campus. I think it adds to the mental wellness aspect of attending a college.

Waconia Library branch THE best. I visit my grandchildren a…read morefew times a year. I try very hard to catch Story Time, at 10:00AM. I wish it was daily. Yesterday, I enjoyed it as much as the children. I bring the granddaughters--ages (almost)2 and 5 to play. The children book sections are fantastic. As the children's sections are separate, there is little concern of their quiet play disturbing the adult section.

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.

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.

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.