Need fresh e-books? Library resources available to you now!

NOTE: The following message from Congresswoman (2nd District) Angie Craig is not political. We are giving attribution and sharing this because reading is a great form of self-care that we enjoy, too. We appreciate that this message includes convenient links to the resources suggested, and we hope you enjoy them (almost) as much as massage therapy. 
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As COVID-19 continues to disrupt many aspects of our lives, it’s important to ensure that folks continue to have access to resources from our local libraries. Many libraries are offering digital resources like e-books that can be accessed safely right from your home. Below are some local and national library resources for folks in MN-02.

Local Libraries 

Dakota County:

All Dakota County library locations are open for express services. Learn more about services and safety protocols here. All library locations are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.. To learn about Dakota County e-books, click here. 

Goodhue County: 

• Cannon Falls Library is open with limited capacity Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. On Tuesdays, appointments are required and hours are extended until 7:00 p.m.. 
• Pine Island’s Van Horn Public Library is open by appointment. 
• Red Wing Public Library is open for browsing appointments and curbside pickup.
• Zumbrota Public Library is open for appointments in the morning and walk-ins in the afternoon.

Rice County: 

Northfield Public Library is open with masks and social distancing required. Learn more about safety protocols here. You can find their hours here. To access the Northfield Library e-library, click here. 

Scott County:

All Scott County library locations will reopen on Monday, July 20th for express services. Learn more about hours and locations here. Customers may visit libraries to pick up holds and browse materials, with some limitations. Some services are available by appointment only. Learn about e-books, e-audiobooks and more here. 

Wabasha County:

The Wabasha Public Library is open for appointments, afternoon walk-ins and curbside pickup Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Appointments are required from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. Learn more about the digital resources available here. 

Washington County: 

All Washington County Library branches are open with limited capacity and reduced hours. Learn more about services and safety protocols here. Library visitors can pick up holds, browse materials, and use computers without an appointment. Learn more about the digital resources available here.

Library of Congress:

The Library of Congress has extensive online resources for students and learners of all ages.

• Engage: Find ways to engage with authors you love and connect to the Library’s resources from anywhere.
• Families:  Find author programs, activity kits, and printables inspired by the collections, programs, and expertise of the Library of Congress.
• Crowd: Be a virtual volunteer! Anyone can contribute. Improve access to history by transcribing, reviewing, and tagging Library of Congress documents.
• Read.Gov: Read classic children’s books online – turn the pages to explore bygone eras, time-honored tales and historical narratives. Adventure awaits in these classic books online!
• National Screening Room: Showcases the riches of the Library’s vast moving image collection, designed to make otherwise unavailable movies, both copyrighted and in the public domain, freely accessible

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Enjoy!
​(image from "The Heart of a Novel: Its About-Ness" blog post by author Barbara Linn Probst)