Southdale Library
952-847-5900
With more than 70,000 square feet of space, the Southdale Library is one of the Hennepin County Library system's crown jewels. The spacious library is adjoined to the Southdale Service Center, located right off of York Avenue near Southdale Center and Galleria.
The library offers a number of book clubs in addition to programs designed with the area's large 55-plus population in mind. Southdale Library features several private rooms, which can be reserved for use through the library's website.
- Hours: Mon - Thu, 10am - 9pm; Fri, Sat, 10am - 5pm; Sun, noon - 5pm
- Handicap Accessible: There are curb cuts at the front of the building and an elevator in the main lobby.
- Founding Date: 1973
- Parking: Free lot
- Size of collection: 5,000,000
- Services: Audiobooks, Movies, Music CDs, Research databases, Resources for job seekers
- Internet use policy: Internet access is available to anyone with a valid library card on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Programs/classes: Various book clubs, computer skills classes, job search assistance, homework help, youth groups, programs geared toward seniors.
- Book donation information: Book, CD and DVD donations are accepted at any time.
- Wi-Fi: Free
- Private events: Yes