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Welcome to Dakota County Library

Teens working and reading together.

Be a Reader

Offering services and resources to support every child in Dakota County in becoming a successful reader.
Learn more about Be a Reader

Libraries closed Monday Sept. 1, 2026

All library locations will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day.
See holiday closings

Explore STEM for Kids

Explore science, technology, engineering and math at the library. Discover tiny things that have a big impact on life with nanoscience, learn about laws of motion, energy, chemical reactions and more.
Explore STEM for Kids

Check out Craft & Hobby online

Unlock your creative potential with Craft & Hobby, the largest resource of video-on-demand learning in the craft and hobby space. Find Craft & Hobby in our A–Z Research Tools.
Visit our A-Z Research Tools
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Your free pass to possibility

You can learn, borrow, create, explore and so much more with your library card. Registering is free and easy.

Get a library card online
Illustration of an owl and a crescent moon.

Enjoy the library on your time

​Self-Service Hours lets library users access to Dakota County Library services during closed hours.

Learn about Self-Service Hours
Galaxie iLAB creative space seen through the glass wall.

Bring your creative ideas to life

iLAB Creative Spaces are learning environments where you can explore technologies. Equipment and software are available for public use.

Learn about iLAB Creative Spaces