In Brief - More Hours to Enjoy the Library

Dakota County Library customers can now have even more access to library services.

Self-Service Hours, first a pilot at the Farmington Library, have expanded to Burnhaven, Inver Glen and Robert Trail locations. Heritage Library will be the next location to offer SelfService Hours.

Self-Service Hours give registered library customers the opportunity to use most library services and materials during hours when staff are not present. That means customers have extended access in the early morning and late evenings during weekdays and on weekends and holidays.

Customers can use computers, reserve and use meeting rooms, and check out materials like books, movies, music and more. All registered users of Self-Service Hours are responsible for their guests.

How it works

Library customers 18 years and older can sign up for Self-Service Hours and must complete a registration process. First, watch a short training video that reviews the program rules. Next, register online and agree to the wavier. Staff will contact you when your access card is ready to be picked up.

Security cameras have been installed throughout the library.

Self-Services Hours will be expanded to more library locations throughout this year.

To learn more or register, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library and search "self service".