Currently this library is currently closed to the public, but offers a "Grab & Go Drive Thru Window & Hold Pickup". I didn't realize this when I walked down, so my review will be lacking but I did find the river walk right by the library. There's art work and benches along the river sidewalk. read more

My closest local library is like any other library in the sense that books, periodicals, newspapers, audio tapes, video tapes, and DVD 's are kept for reading, reference, or lending. There are meeting rooms, small quiet study rooms, computers, and a resource desk. The library is laid out where the children's section is on the opposite side of the building from the teen section. What really draws me to the library are the programs they offer each month to different age groups. I receive in my email "News from the Library" each month. For instance, the programs in May, include a Harpist, Christina Catruvo playing Celtic music; Beth Dooley, author of Minnesota Bounty, sharing her love for Farmer's Markets and how to prepare locally produced foods; Frederick Blanch, writer and nature photography, showing his breathtaking photos and giving hints and tips on how you can do; Paws to Read is the summer reading program kickoff Art event which is open to all ages, Teens need to get ready for the Battle of the Bands in June; Jon Maturi continues his discussions on the Civil War:The Overland Campaign; Family Movie night:Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2; and Phenologist and Nature lover John Latimer takes you on a Spring River Walk along the Mississippi River right outside the library. You should sign up to get the monthly email on what events/programs that are being offered and would be of interest to you. Also, the upcoming programs are posted at the library. Summer reading programs for children and teens will be starting in June. Ongoing events are Story Times for children and caregivers and sometimes they have special visitors. As I love & shop our local Farmer's Market, I attended the presentation by Beth Dooley. It was excellent, educational, informative and she made the most delicious salad with mixed greens, micro greens, pea shoots, shiitake mushrooms, black radish, smoked trout and 3 different homemade vinaigrette dressings. How great is that! Interesting questions were asked during the Q & A and there was a lot of interaction among the attendees. One thing I do like is the comment card handed out after the presentations to inform the library on how well you enjoyed the program, if you would like similar programs to be offered and what other types of programs you would like to see be offered. I recommend that you check out what is happening at the library. You might be surprised what interests you and/or your family. read more

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We come here at least once a week. They have children reading time every Sat (and Mon) and we come very Sat to hear a few books then do a craft. They always have fun crafts planned and other things set out to play with. I LOVE the regular reader and so do my kids. She is truly a gem and clearly genuinely loves interacting with children. They also have a used book room where you can browse and buy. Payment is cheap... nothing more than $2 and it's "on your honor". I stop in here every Saturday and as a result my shelves are bursting! There are some avid readers in this town and many give their used books here so they generally have a great selection and it's well organized.... I even found a first edition copy of Rebecca! (on of my favorites). Their "new" location is also great. Right on the river with plenty of seating next to large windows so you can enjoy the view. Their children area has lots of outdoorsy thing to explore... like animal sounds, a fishing boat/rods, animal puppets and tree etc. read more