Tour de Library Day 13

 

June 14, 2024

Total 33 of 41 Hennepin County Libraries

It is great to be back on tour for summer 2024.  How I've missed my "bike to the library" days.  It's hard to believe I've hit single digits for my remaining libraries! 

As we say, summers in Minnesota are for biking...and road construction.  Despite hitting snags along the tour, with closures for parts of Cedar Lake Trail due to light-rail construction, it did not dampen our enthusiasm on this beautiful day in the Twin Cities.   

 

RIDGEDALE LIBRARY

12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305

The Ridgedale Library has been serving the Minnetonka area for more than 30 years.  In 2008 when Minneapolis Library merged with Hennepin County Library, the Ridgedale Library became a book processing hub.  All new HCL books begin their journey at this site, first getting a barcode before being dispersed throughout the HCL locations and into our hands.  This location shares the building space with Hennepin County services and district courts as part of the Hennepin County Ridgedale Regional Center.         

There is original art along the light filled entrance, with tiled benches, and a large Minnesota themed painting as you walk up the stairs.  Try to find all the book quotes from the library's collection scattered throughout the painting.  

Looking around, I saw many family friendly amenities, including large reading spaces, interactive learning areas for children, an abundance of public computers, and a large number of meeting rooms.  The children's librarian reports summer activities keep the library buzzing.  At your next visit, grab a handy bookmark with the Ridgedale QR code for children and teen programs.  

Pick up your reserved books at the "self service holds" conveniently located at the entrance and right next door to Jones Coffee for a perfect ending to your visit.