Learning Support
Dakota County Library has free educational resources available to support learning.
Get a library card
Online library card
When you register for a library card online, you get immediate access to electronic collections.
Student cards
If you are a participant in our student card program, your student ID is used as your library login.
Find your school's login information.
Visit in person
Computer access
You do not need a library card to use computers, printers and scanners at the library. The library's free Wi-Fi may be used inside the library or in our library parking lots.
Homework Help
Volunteers are available during the school year to help with homework assignments for K-12 students. This service is available at the Galaxie, Wentworth and Burnhaven libraries. Find out more about Homework Help. Study and meeting rooms
All library locations have individual study rooms available on a first-come basis. Meeting and conference rooms for larger groups are available for reservation.
Learn online
Research tools
We have a wide variety of online research tools available.
Online homework help
Help with your homework is just a click away. HelpNow provides online tutoring for students in grades K–12 and college in both English and Spanish. Live tutors are available 24 hours daily.
FAFSA assistance
If you need help completing you FAFSA form, assistance is available through HelpNow.
Learn with LinkedIn Learning
Watch easy-to-use video tutorials on LinkedIn Learning to help you learn a variety of skills — anytime, anywhere. Log in with your Dakota County Library card, create your profile and start learning.
For teachers
For help with library resources, curated booklists, or to arrange classroom visits, contact Ask a Librarian and let us know how we can help you.