Part of the East Central Regional Library system, this public library is just off Highway 8 in…read moreChisago City. It has an open air concept with windows surrounding it. There are Study Rooms that have closing doors. Nice children's area.

Nice size library. Staff very helpful and can order books from other libraries for you. Just wish…read morethey could be open every day for longer hours.

I attended a class at the library today. The class was making a paper craft wreath. I learned how…read moreto roll the dye cut paper into flowers. It was a fun class. Thanks to the legacy fund for sponsoring the class.

Hardwood Creek Library, a branch of Washington County Libraries, located next to the "Washington…read moreCounty" LICENSE CENTER. Reduced hours/services/limited capacity due to Covid restrictions. You can pick up holds, browse materials, work on the computers and use a meeting room (adhering to the Dept of Health guidelines for spacing). No indoor programs at this time.

The patio here is amazing! With views of the river, the many steeples, and the building…read morearchitecture, it is a perfect place for conversation, reading or a sketchbook, like I did. The people working here were helpful and so friendly. They were curious to know about our sketching group and interested in seeing the finished sketches. Libraries have so many options for use. I saw kids playing, people on the computer, folks reading the paper, and of course, good old fashioned curling up with a book. Great place to spend the morning.

My favorite library, the upstairs is very beautiful and there is a terrace for the warmer months…read more Definitely recommend frequenting here if you live nearby and need a quiet workplace.

Took a class here about Mark Making. We made two books that you are to add different marks on the…read morepages kink of like a doodle book. It is a relaxing type of meditation not having to really think about what you are doing. You can us what ever kind of pen, pencil or makers. I will keep working on my book.

We attended a class tonight at the Northtown library. It was on learning to do fused glass. We…read moremade a sun catcher using lots of scrap glass. The instructor, Chuck, did a nice job explaining everything then we were to make our own design. It was a fun class. Thank you to the legacy fund for paying for the class.

The old ladies working there are not friendly at all. They yell at my kids for every sound they…read moremake while visiting and they are snippy when you ask them a question. They close very promptly and even if you got there before closing, they are already shutting the doors down and tell you don't have enough time.

The library is located just outside of North Branch next to the North Branch Fire Department. The…read morelibrary is organized well and is very clean all the time. There are two private study rooms and a room you can sign up to use for events. The restrooms are single stalls and clean. A kids area and a teen area are both provided. There is also an adults area and magazines. For those needing to use internet, there are computers as well as free Wi-Fi. Last but certainly not least, the staff is awesome. I can not say enough about them. They are always super friendly and most have been working there for quite some time. Overall, I give this library 5 stars because of the staff.

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)!

I was doing consulting work and a provider didn't have a newer printer with scanning features and…read morejammed up his paper feed, so we drove over to this library. At first, we were going to make copies but scanning to email was free. It was not busy and 2 library staff assisted us with 2 sided document scanning to email. On the way out, I saw a poster for 7 day MN state park passes for free. I'll have to see if my local library has this. 5/5 for helpful library staff and free scanning to email service.

Went to another class at the Centennial Library. This class was on wisk broom making. The…read moreinstructor was from the textile center in Minneapolis. She was very knowledgeable of the techniques in making the wisk brooms. They can be used for very small tasks and are decorative. This as all the library classes are free to attend backed by the Minnesota legacy fund. Thank you! This is such a great program!!

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.