- Judicial Center - Main Site: Has collections of print and electronic resources. The collections support federal, state, and local legal research. Also has a print collection of ordinances for cities and townships in Dakota County. Many materials are also available for the general public needing basic resources on legal issues that affect their day-to-day lives. - Galaxie Library Site: Has a core print collection of Minnesota law and practice materials. On Westlaw, it also has federal and state primary law from all U.S. jurisdictions, plus analytical and practice materials. - Reference assistance - Family and Consumer Clinics for brief legal advice - Monthly Continuing Legal Education sessions

Law library services include basic research tools. Public access terminal for criminal background searches.

Provides legal resources including: - Law Library: current text and legal periodicals accessible to the public - Legal Self-Help: Individuals can find information about their legal problem if they are not represented by an attorney. Legal information includes court forms and tools to help complete court forms, answers to general questions about court processes or procedures, and help preparing for a day in court.

- Access to internet and Microsoft Office 2007 via computers - Adult reading programs - Books, eBooks, audiobooks, and DVDs available to check out - Children Services: Story times and summer reading programs - Computer Classes: Vary from beginner classes (Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Email basics) to classes on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more - Copy machines available at all sites except Watertown - Homebound delivery available to anyone homebound for any reason - Interlibrary loan - Law library is located in the lower level of the Judicial Building in the Carver County Government Center and staffed by a law library paralegal - Magazine, newspaper, and encyclopedia articles - Meeting room - Teens: Events, programs, and classes for teens, including book clubs, Teen Advisory Group, etc. - Web access from home/business computers to search and reserve materials from on-line catalog; access to electronic databases in-library and remote - WiFi access?

Provides free 30 minute consultation with a volunteer attorney for all areas of civil law

- Monthly CLE available to members of the Minnesota and Wisconsin State Bar - Internet access including Wi-Fi access - Photocopier and fax machine - Provides access to legal resources including statutes, legislative materials, court rules, court forms, WestLaw, regulations, ordinances, self-help materials, forms, case law, legal treatises, and encyclopedias Legal Clinic Services Civil Law Clinic: Automobile title transfer; conciliation court; consumer issues; creditor/debtor issues; default judgment, housing; housing eviction; eviction expungement; judgment collection Criminal Law Clinic: Traffic tickets, criminal process, criminal expungement, and DANCO orders Family Law Clinic: Child custody, child support, domestic abuse, marriage dissolution, name change, paternity issues, and spousal maintenance

Provides books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music CDs, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, access to computers, children's play stations, Internet access, online reference databases, children's story times, law library, Spanish language materials, summer reading program for children, as well as book clubs and computer classes for adults.

Provides books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music CDs, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, access to computers, children's play stations, Internet access, online reference databases, children's story times, law library, Spanish language materials, summer reading program for children, as well as book clubs and computer classes for adults.

Provides books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music CDs, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, access to computers, children's play stations, Internet access, online reference databases, children's story times, law library, Spanish language materials, summer reading program for children, as well as book clubs and computer classes for adults.

- Access to internet and Microsoft Office 2007 via computers - Adult reading programs - Books, eBooks, audiobooks, and DVDs available to check out - Children Services: Story times and summer reading programs - Computer Classes: Vary from beginner classes (Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Email basics) to classes on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more - Copy machines available at all sites except Watertown - Homebound delivery available to anyone homebound for any reason - Interlibrary loan - Law library is located in the lower level of the Judicial Building in the Carver County Government Center and staffed by a law library paralegal - Magazine, newspaper, and encyclopedia articles - Meeting room - Teens: Events, programs, and classes for teens, including book clubs, Teen Advisory Group, etc. - Web access from home/business computers to search and reserve materials from on-line catalog; access to electronic databases in-library and remote - WiFi access?

- Access to internet and Microsoft Office 2007 via computers - Adult reading programs - Books, eBooks, audiobooks, and DVDs available to check out - Children Services: Story times and summer reading programs - Computer Classes: Vary from beginner classes (Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Email basics) to classes on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more - Copy machines available at all sites except Watertown - Homebound delivery available to anyone homebound for any reason - Interlibrary loan - Law library is located in the lower level of the Judicial Building in the Carver County Government Center and staffed by a law library paralegal - Magazine, newspaper, and encyclopedia articles - Meeting room - Teens: Events, programs, and classes for teens, including book clubs, Teen Advisory Group, etc. - Web access from home/business computers to search and reserve materials from on-line catalog; access to electronic databases in-library and remote - WiFi access?

Provides books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music CDs, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, access to computers, children's play stations, Internet access, online reference databases, children's story times, law library, Spanish language materials, summer reading program for children, as well as book clubs and computer classes for adults.

- Access to internet and Microsoft Office 2007 via computers - Adult reading programs - Books, eBooks, audiobooks, and DVDs available to check out - Children Services: Story times and summer reading programs - Computer Classes: Vary from beginner classes (Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Email basics) to classes on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more - Copy machines available at all sites except Watertown - Homebound delivery available to anyone homebound for any reason - Interlibrary loan - Law library is located in the lower level of the Judicial Building in the Carver County Government Center and staffed by a law library paralegal - Magazine, newspaper, and encyclopedia articles - Meeting room - Teens: Events, programs, and classes for teens, including book clubs, Teen Advisory Group, etc. - Web access from home/business computers to search and reserve materials from on-line catalog; access to electronic databases in-library and remote - WiFi access?

Provides legal resources including: - Computer to access public records - Law Library: current text and legal periodicals accessible to the public - Legal Self-Help Center: Remote services where Individuals can find information about their legal problem if they are not represented by an attorney. Legal information includes court forms and tools to help complete court forms, answers to general questions about court processes or procedures, and help preparing for a day in court.

Law library services including: - Legislative reference services - Online databases/CD-ROMs - Self-help computer resources Additional reference material is located in the Court Administrator's office and is also available to the public upon request

- Judicial Center - Main Site: Has collections of print and electronic resources. The collections support federal, state, and local legal research. Also has a print collection of ordinances for cities and townships in Dakota County. Many materials are also available for the general public needing basic resources on legal issues that affect their day-to-day lives. - Galaxie Library Site: Has a core print collection of Minnesota law and practice materials. On Westlaw, it also has federal and state primary law from all U.S. jurisdictions, plus analytical and practice materials. - Reference assistance - Family and Consumer Clinics for brief legal advice - Monthly Continuing Legal Education sessions

- Access to internet and Microsoft Office 2007 via computers - Adult reading programs - Books, eBooks, audiobooks, and DVDs available to check out - Children Services: Story times and summer reading programs - Computer Classes: Vary from beginner classes (Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Email basics) to classes on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more - Copy machines available at all sites except Watertown - Homebound delivery available to anyone homebound for any reason - Interlibrary loan - Law library is located in the lower level of the Judicial Building in the Carver County Government Center and staffed by a law library paralegal - Magazine, newspaper, and encyclopedia articles - Meeting room - Teens: Events, programs, and classes for teens, including book clubs, Teen Advisory Group, etc. - Web access from home/business computers to search and reserve materials from on-line catalog; access to electronic databases in-library and remote - WiFi access?

County law library including legislative reference services and online databases/CD ROMs

Provides books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music CDs, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, access to computers, children's play stations, Internet access, online reference databases, children's story times, law library, Spanish language materials, summer reading program for children, as well as book clubs and computer classes for adults.

- Collection and receipt of fees, bonds, and escrow funds - Court Records - Divorce/custody records - File wills - Information on other legal issues - Jury selection - Landlord/tenant information - Notary Public - Orders for Protection/Domestic Abuse - Performs civil marriage ceremonies - Pro-se Forms for self-representation - Public Defender - Reimbursement and collection of guardian ad litem fees - Law library including book loan, book giveaways, legislative reference services, online databases/CD ROMs, reference/information, and government publications

The Library maintains print and electronic collections of current and historical materials to support effective public policy development, and to document the work of the Minnesota Legislature. Serves the Legislature and the citizens of Minnesota by ensuring access to essential information resources are available to support the legislative process and promote the understanding of state government. Collections include: - Books and Reports: A depository library for state agency, consultant reports, mandated reports to track, and make information available electronically as required by the Legislature. Legislative librarians can also obtain materials through an interlibrary loan for legislators and legislative staff from libraries throughout Minnesota and the county. - Legislative History: Provides a collection that includes Senate and House historical committee materials, a step-by-step guide, and a detailed list of available resources. Staff are experienced in providing information about the process of researching legislative history. The Library maintains and collects detailed information on party control, length of sessions, special elections, legislators past and present, and information about state government. - Minnesota Issues Guides: Creates and maintains guides that summarize current and historical legislative issues, pulling books, articles, and web resources. - Magazines: Collections include state and national journals, covering a wide range of public policy areas - Newspapers: The Library subscribes to national and state newspapers in print and purchases access to many digital newspapers for legislative users. The Library maintains an in-house electronic Library News Archive for legislative users. - Statutory Mandates: Maintains and provides information about Minnesota statutes on all topics, organizations, and policy NOTE: All citizens and government employees may use the library but materials are loaned to legislative personnel only. Public copying facilities are available.

- Access to internet and Microsoft Office 2007 via computers - Adult reading programs - Books, eBooks, audiobooks, and DVDs available to check out - Children Services: Story times and summer reading programs - Computer Classes: Vary from beginner classes (Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Email basics) to classes on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more - Copy machines available at all sites except Watertown - Homebound delivery available to anyone homebound for any reason - Interlibrary loan - Law library is located in the lower level of the Judicial Building in the Carver County Government Center and staffed by a law library paralegal - Magazine, newspaper, and encyclopedia articles - Meeting room - Teens: Events, programs, and classes for teens, including book clubs, Teen Advisory Group, etc. - Web access from home/business computers to search and reserve materials from on-line catalog; access to electronic databases in-library and remote - WiFi access?

Provides books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music CDs, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, access to computers, children's play stations, Internet access, online reference databases, children's story times, law library, Spanish language materials, summer reading program for children, as well as book clubs and computer classes for adults.

- Blue Earth County Law library services - May instruct in legal research - Free access to Westlaw, online legal research tool, and self-help center

- Access to internet and Microsoft Office 2007 via computers - Adult reading programs - Books, eBooks, audiobooks, and DVDs available to check out - Children Services: Story times and summer reading programs - Computer Classes: Vary from beginner classes (Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Email basics) to classes on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more - Copy machines available at all sites except Watertown - Homebound delivery available to anyone homebound for any reason - Interlibrary loan - Law library is located in the lower level of the Judicial Building in the Carver County Government Center and staffed by a law library paralegal - Magazine, newspaper, and encyclopedia articles - Meeting room - Teens: Events, programs, and classes for teens, including book clubs, Teen Advisory Group, etc. - Web access from home/business computers to search and reserve materials from on-line catalog; access to electronic databases in-library and remote - WiFi access?