This is a really nice library ! Since my library in Hudson…read morehas been closed since a storm damaged it earlier this year, I've been going here. The Gallery has been a source of amazing exhibits over the years. I've visited a Space exhibit, a wedding dress exhibit ( dresses from the late 1800's to the mid 1900's) and in September, an exhibit about the immigrants in New York City's slums in the 1880's.

River Falls has a fairly good library. Like most libraries it has books, but here there is more…read morethan meets the eye. The whole downstairs is a goddamn art gallery! Given the works are almost all the time created by grade schoolers, sometimes you'll see something cool. I don't expect any art thieves to rob the library anytime soon, but I could believe that they'd visit to make use of the excellent resources and internet. One star off for the lack of hot librarians.

Interesting geodesic shaped building, creating pods for areas of interest. Meeting and study rooms…read moreavailable, and individual reading areas scattered throughout. Not a lot of embellishment or art work, but an interesting space. Easy parking, well laid out, would make an interesting home library!

Since starting a small business, I've been going to the library weekly to take advantage of their…read morefree 50 print copies every week! Such a great community resource. The staff is friendly and the space is great if you're looking for somewhere quiet!

I wanted review 2000 to be something really special and uniquely Minnesotan. July 26-28, 2024…read moreFriends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections, The Norwegian Explorers, and University of Minnesota Libraries put on an exhibition of Sherlock Holmes @50. This particular Library celebrated 50 years. People came from all over the world People donate their collections to this library. On the 2nd floor is a sitting room that is a replica of 221B Baker St. received from the estate of Allen Mackler. If you love Sherlock Holmes everything is here. I would recommend joining The Norwegian Explorers if you really want to dive in and meet real collectors and enthusiasts. There is a good size parking lot also. I've only been here the one time, but I should go back. It's a beautiful building.

Elmer Andersen Library holds the archives for the University of MN as well as the archives of a…read morenumber of other collecting units. The Performing Arts Archives hold the materials from several area dance and theatre groups. The Tretter Collection covers GLBT history and the Immigration History Research Center holds documents from immigrants in the area over the years. No matter what your topic is the archives in Elmer Andersen Library will have something. The primary sources are great for papers and projects.

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!

Browsing these aisles was an illuminating experience for me. I love libraries, and I've been…read morepleased with the number of queer works in my nearby Wescott public library (and I was even pleased with the number of queer works in my Buda public library back when I was stuck living in Texas), but being here shifted things strikingly into perspective... Cisheteronormativity stifles our collective voices and power. Our community has built so much, page by page, sharing our wisdom. With so much queer literature (both fiction and non-fiction alike), I could never hope to read it all in my lifetime, yet here it was surrounding me. Not a couple of shelves or a couple of rows, full AISLES reaching from my feet to above my head. Their collection of books pre-dating 1969 was also impressive, as was their periodicals. An absolute treasure trove of queer history sitting on those shelves. Anyway, I was here for a meet-up that was going on as a resource for trans folks, since I myself am trans. This place has a packed calendar of goings-on for everyone in the acronym. If it's open, there's probably something going on, which is just so amazing and awesome. Places like this matter deeply to the minorities they serve. The place was modern, clean, and maintained, while also feeling comfortable. A space towards the front with couches and chairs serves as a meeting place for book review clubs or to just sit and read while there. There's a multi-purpose room towards the back for gatherings that need a little more space to spread out or that need privacy. There's a computer you can access in the back as well. The restrooms were, of course, gender-neutral, and quite spacious for accessibility reasons too. There is a parking lot accessible off 13th street with 20+ parking spaces available, but if it's looking a little full, you can also easily parallel park on 13th like I did. At the entrance there's a drop box in case you need to return a book after hours (this is important because the library is fairly exclusive about its operational hours, being volunteer-run and all). They also currently have their front door locked (due to understandable concerns about I.C.E.), but if you knock loudly or call the desk, they'll let you in. While I was here, I applied for my Q library card (something I've been meaning to do for months). They had forms out with clipboard and pen, which made it a breeze for me to complete, and the volunteer staff member got it all inputted while I browsed, then found me to give me my card. Just holding it made me so excited! My reading rate has been in a bit of a slump the past few weeks, so I held off on checking anything out, even though the urge to grab 3+ books was strong. I'm sure to be back later to rectify that situation, because so many of the titles stood out to me! So much knowledge to acquire! I'm also likely to bring friends and family members by in the future to share this very special place. I think every queer person should see it at least once in their lifetime.

Truly a (national) gem ! We in the TCs are so fortunate to have this resource for its books and…read moreDVDs. I've yet to encounter a poor staff-volunteer. They also do a fine job, and I understand are trying to do more, community special educational events, eg: its upcoming seminar on 'Long Term Care Insurance.' And for 'mature' dogs like me, they still have many classic DVDs.... All this for only $25 a year of you're over 60, $40 if younger ! Come-out (again) and support this quality GLBTQ resource !

As good as libraries get. Great staff, clean, quiet, lots of light inside. Great private clean…read morebathrooms. Nice parking lot.

Do not go here after school gets out! It is used as a free babysitting service for kids! They are…read moreall over and very loud and rude!

What a beautiful building. As public libraries go, say Seattle, the Minneapolis library rates up…read morethere. I thought it looked cool during the day but it's even more fantastic lit up at night. Oh yeah i guess ere are books and stuff but im a fan of the architecture