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.

What a beautiful library in the heart of downtown Stillwater. Not sure if it's historical but it…read moreappears to be. Has the cutest little parking lot on the lower level of the building. Don't miss the entrance! That's also where you go to return books. They have a great kids section with its own kid restroom! A young mom must have. They have a cute room for a monthly arts and craft area...this month it's a pretend ice cream shop. Maybe we go here too often but the selection of young kid books isn't as robust. They also always have a monthly scavenger hunt for the kiddos with a sticker surprise. They also have a cool magna-tiles light up table. And a cute check out area in the kids section. Summer hours on the weekends are not as frequent as the winter due to the nice weather.

Originally a Carnegie Library (1902) with the original historic library adjoining newer additions…read more It's worth a visit just to view the river from the outdoor rooftop Johnson Terrace & the Upper Level Gallery (featuring local artists & interests). Free parking ramp is built next to the library, if you choose not to park in the street. Their Used Book Sale area is worth a quick peruse too!

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 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)!

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!!

I attended a cooking class at the Centennial Library. It was held in the kitchen and was all about…read moreDips. Mary was the instructor and she demonstrated all the recipes. There were 2 that were hot and 2 cold. We had BLT, Queso, Artichoke and cheesecake caramel. We were able to try all of them at the end of the class. All were very tasty. Thanks again for another fun class.

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.