Columbia Heights Public Library

Nice, semi quiet library (kids running around), smells nice, very clean, air is nice, has guest passes to use their computers, charge wire for all kinds of devices & comfy chairs. One star off as they should have a better area specific for children.

If you live anywhere near Columbia Heights, MN... this is a wonderful library. It has a great selection of books, plentiful conference/private rooms, helpful staff, and it is very spacious and clean. I needed to print some materials and, after asking for assistance, was shown how to do it. It was a fairly easy process and cost effective if you don't usually print a lot of things (10 cents for B n W copies). There is a nice fireplace located in the center of the library. I love the layout of this building and how comfortable it feels. Every staff member I interacted with was kind and knowledgeable. They did everything they could to help me out. One staff member showed me how to download the Libby app to check out books online as well as audio books. She walked me through every step and as

This is a beautiful, newly built library. There are several cozy reading spaces, including a reserved space for teens, a children's area, spots by windows, and spots by the fireplace. There are meeting rooms with public activities and a bulletin board showing community events. There are computers, a copier, and more. This library has a nice selection, and while the selection may be small, you can request items from other libraries.

My son needed to call me to be picked up from the library and they told him, “No” so he walked home with 5 year old little brother in the cold. I called and the woman said “we make exceptions sometimes.” Whelp there’s that.

I was at the Columbia Heights library today Thursday September 11th, 2025 for a few hours since 10 am opening and as soon as I left the confines of the private room. The spraying of chemicals to keep me quiet. I was not doing anything wrong ezcept running my mouth about why I had to be sprayed 3 times and then a white female library staff wearing a cream colored skirt that went past her knees and a black shirt sleeved shirt told me to be quiet or leave. Ok sure I left but no before I said screw this damn Anika County library location because look at how discriminatory this library is against the LGBQI community I am not gay but you target me like I am. I am done and I walked out and went to the bathroom and then out the door m. By the way ask the female library staff person why she walked