What a welcoming library. I love that they have a kids space and activities reserve for them. It's clean and the staff are super helpful.

The most artsy library we've been to so far. Goo size, plentiful materials and media, good public resources, helpful staff, great public library! read more

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Excellent library for kids, one of the few with a large interactive space for children to learn and engage with one another. All the reviews complaining about kids don't understand how luxurious it is to have an indoor place to entertain and mentally simulate children, for free. FREE. There are plenty of study rooms with closed doors that you can go into for quiet places to work, study, and be alone. If the noise bothers you, put on your big kid pants and politely approach the parents or the staff and respectfully ask for controlled quiet rather than grumbling to yourself about how loud it is and posting your displeasures on Yelp. read more

We go to the Brooklyn Park library multiple times a week. We love their family story time on Monday mornings. Miss Holly is awesome! Love all of the interactive play areas for the kids. Also, fun reading challenges for kids and adults! During the school year they also offer a free snack time. My only complaint is I wish the board book selection was bigger. There's even an outside climbing area made out of wood that my kids love to climb on. A caribou right across the road as well! Love it here. read more

Brooklyn Park Library - Summer adult reading challenge! I won an awesome free book through this raffle - Libraries Near Me - Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Beautiful Library catered to kids. Wonderful selection. The staff doesn't help much though if you need help looking for a book. You are kind of on your own. Well kept and very clean. read more

Came to the BP Library for a field trip with my daughters class. I cannot believe I hadn't been here before as this library is great for all ages. Things to note: Free wi fi Room reservation for studying or meetings Amazing options for kids including a life size light bright, craft stations, coloring stations, magnet tiles and machines that teach kids how to understand basic design and function. Public computer stations Books for all ages and the opportunity to read well a skill that will always add value to life makes this place amazing. read more

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This is such a great library!! The best one I've been to in the twin cities BY FAR! There's lots of very fun activities for kids, lots of high tech activities, and the best part- it's not crazy packed with other moms and kids!!! There's a lot of areas to sit and read and lots of computers to do hw and other activities as well. There are also private rooms to do homework in or have conferences in. The book selections don't seem to be as huge as other libraries but it's still a decent amount. There is a huge parking lot so there is always somewhere to park. read more

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Management is terrible at these libraries...they treat their staff bad, and let kids play unsafely and allow it.

My little one loves coming here to play and walk around. Every time we come, he's usually the only child there.

Beautiful building and would be a very comfortable place to do homework and study. However, I found it very hard to concentrate while there are children running around, screaming, crying, and making loud noises. Parents do not control their children and use the library as a playground (not only the play area but the WHOLE library). Weekends are the worst and even if you are in the study room, you can hear the noises. I miss the times where libraries were synonymous of quiet and peaceful place. Staff is very helpful though. Edit: Thank you got the website link and quick response. It was very helpful. I'll check these places. I understand that playing is part of learning process. Perhaps this establishment should be called community center instead. read more

For a long time after moving to the west suburbs from Roseville, The Roseville library remained my go-to despite the long drive. Well, now I have a go-to that's only 10 minutes from home. This library is chock full of interesting things for all ages. It has the coolest kids' area I've seen, hands down, with exciting things for them to explore like a giant Lite Brite, magnifying glass, a play house, and lots more. There's even a window where the kids can watch returned library books moving up a conveyor belt. It seems like they thought of everything. For the adults, there are puzzles, plenty of outlets throughout the library, comfortable chairs, and spacious study rooms. Huge floor to ceiling windows flood the library with sunlight. It's a happy place. They have fun events like a "stuffed animal sleepover" (don't ask me what that means, but it sounds like a fun time for the kids), free snacks for kids on weeknights, resume help, tax help, book discussion, movie nights, and more. The website for Hennepin County libraries is more user-friendly too. I'm really impressed with the effort that's gone into making this library comfortable, convenient, fun, and useful. I can see how the library would get loud after school and on weekends, so plan accordingly if you need to get work done (by using headphones, a study room, or coming earlier on weekdays). The selection is not as good as my old home, the Roseville library, but it's close and often has what I want. All that's missing is a coffee shop, unfortunately. read more

The Good: If you have kids it is great. There is an amazing STEAM play area with lots to do and a good selection of books for kids. The Bad: If you want to go there as as an adult for a quiet place to work or read...this is not the place. It gets very loud, and rowdy particularly on the weekends. read more

We love it here. Very clean and quiet (during the week morning/ early afternoon) and the staff is friendly. Only complaint- please bring back the kids areas. They were so fun and our kids loved them when they were available! read more

It's a beautiful, new library...BUT.... like many other reviewers have mentioned... it's poorly designed! There is an open play area in the center of the library and the noise of the playing children carry throughout the library....not recommended if you want to get work done! read more

Meet Debbie W. a Hennepin County security guard with a horrible attitude. This afternoon around 1:40pm at the Hennepin county library on 85th , this person screamed, yelled and humiliated me. She then, unable to calm down called the police on me. Why did the happen? What was I doing? I was told by the library staff that the study rooms were available people to use on a walk-in bases. So I saw an empty room and sat down and began to study. Little did I know you had to reserve the room at the desk. So the staff comes to tell me I have to leave the study room by 2pm because someone reserved it. Even after they just stated the rooms were free for anyone to use - who walks into them. They did not offer another solution. The supervisor, also a simple minded short tempered older woman also did not offer a any suggestions- or apologies for the miscommunications of her staff. I fallowed all he proper rules and was still treated very poorly. The point I'm trying to make is: these people DEBBIE W. are unqualified to work with people in the community. They aggressively petty. Our tax dollars pay for this library and all the jobs held there. This kind of unjustified aggression has to stop. Calling the police on a woman with children while she quietly studies is WRONG!!! This put my life, my children's lives at risk. All because Debbie and her suppervior are short tempered and aggresive. You don't call the police to exact revenge on someone because your angry or frustrated. The supervisor and Debbie need to be fired immediately. read more

Brooklyn Park Library - Aggressive Debbie W. - Libraries Near Me - Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

If I could rate this library less I would. People are constantly talking and the librarians join their conversations. People can talk on the phone and the librarians don't say anything. This is soooooooooo IRRITATING. DON'T GO TO THIS LIBRARY... LIBRARY SUPPOSED TO BE QUIET, DUH! read more

A great place for children. The computers have headphones to drown out the noise of the kids. The play area is clean and the staff switches out toys often. A lot of little nooks to sit in and nice meeting spaces. The bathrooms and nursing area are always clean. read more

The new library is beautiful, with some great new features. One of them is the many rooms available to reserve, but even in a room with the door closed and earbuds in, it does not drown out the SCREAMING children in the play area in the center of the library. Apparently the days of shushing librarians are gone, no matter the need. If needing a quiet place for study, I think I will have to find another location. read more

There are far too many unsupervised kids there making it a negative experience. It's a smaller branch so the choices are limited. The workers are usually fairly irritable and uninterested in helping. There is usually a security guard on duty but I haven't seen him intervene with the unruly kids though. I usually just use it as a pick up place for items I have reserved. read more

Although it's a beautiful space and it is close to home this is a hard place to get some peace and quiet. There are kids screaming everywhere because there is a play place in the center of the library. Most people here are pretty rude and loud. Staff are friendly but the people are a little too rowdy. It is also pretty hard to get a private room to escape the constant children screaming and obnoxiously loud guests. Often times I find myself moving from place to place every 30min to escape the noise. read more

Loud, kids running everywhere, and staff extremely rude. FYI, it's your job to help people. So don't look at us like we're stupid if we ask you a question. read more

Nice new library, more PC workstations. One item of poor design is the library is very noisy at times. steam play area is out in the open in the center of the library so the noise of playing/screaming children carry throughout library. read more

Great library with helpful, compassionate staff! I love how active and lively the space is. It is wonderful to see so many children, families, and teens enjoying their public library. The new building is gorgeous and has so many computers! read more

Beautiful place, great resources and lots of room. But REALLY DUMB to put in a kids play area - it gets really loud! Even in a private study room I can hear the kids yelling and playing. WHY would you put this in a library, where people come to work in relative quiet?? read more