Striking library. Really cool architecture, both exterior and interior. From the outside you can see a tall smokestack and a weathervane on the roof, plus an interesting, abstract metal sculpture, while the inside has lots of natural light and cool industrial ceilings and brick that give it a very cozy, romanticized-version-of-a-library-y feel. The facility itself is a combination of two historic buildings, and one of them has been converted into a really awesome children's wing—it's bright, colorful, and has a whole host of playthings and activities. The fact that it is so tucked away from the rest of the library means that the acoustics are a lot better overall, too. There is info on a lot of events hosted by the library, and it also offers assistive technology, bike locks, and a cold weather clothes donation box. Because of its location right in NE Minneapolis, it's very transit accessible and surrounded by a lot of fun places. There's also a whole section dedicated to learning about hyper-local history, including the surrounding historically Russian immigrant area, and it has a large Russian language section to boot. The distinct ceiling beam pattern was replicated in miniature on the genre signage and ornamental bits on the end of bookshelves, which was a small but incredibly charming detail. Highly recommend!