Capital Plans 2023-2027

Library Overview

Anoka County Library has 8 Libraries located throughout the County serving residents. In addition there is an administration library support services facility to support the infrastructure of the libraries.

The library buildings are regularly inspected and reviewed to ensure proper maintenance is being completed. Information related to the building status is presented to the committee to determine the priorities of repairs, maintenance and capital purchases to be completed and the plan for future years.

Funding for projects comes from the Library building fund. An allocation is made to the Library building fund in the amount of $125,000 annually from the County Program Aid received. A projection of the Library building fund is below for further review.

Projection for the Library Building Fund

Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2027

Capital Equipment Plan 2023-2027

Library Location Details

The library offers many services for the community through visiting the locations in person or through the internet. Library located through out the county are listed below along with a few facts.

Centennial Library - Circle Pines

Size: 13,000 square feet

Cities Served: Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbus, Lexington, Lino Lakes, and eastern portions of Blaine

Serves an estimated 2.3 people per square foot and has an estimated population of 30,455 Anoka County residents within a 9 minute drive.

Crooked Lake Library - Coon Rapids

Size: 10,500 square feet

Cities Served: Coon Rapids

Serves an estimated 3.6 people per square foot and has an estimated population of 47,548 Anoka County residents within a 9 minute drive.

Johnsville Library - Blaine

Size: 7,400 square feet

Cities Served: Blaine, Coon Rapids, and Ham Lake

Serves an estimated 6.3 people per square foot and has an estimated population of 76,300 Anoka County residents within a 9 minute drive.

Mississippi Library - Fridley

Size: 11,007 square feet

Cities Served: Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbus, Lexington, Lino Lakes, and eastern portions of Blaine

Serves an estimated 2.1 people per square foot and has an estimated population of 38,949 Anoka County residents within a 9 minute drive.

North Central Library - Ham Lake

Size: 4,675 square feet

Cities Served: East Bethel, Ham Lake, Linwood Township, and Oak Grove

Serves an estimated 5.3 people per square foot and has an estimated population of 19,738 Anoka County residents within a 9 minute drive.

Northtown Library - Blaine

Size: 38,000 square feet

Cities Served: Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Coon Rapids, and Fridley

Serves an estimated 1.3 people per square foot and has an estimated population of 73,832 Anoka County residents within a 9 minute drive.

Rum River Library - Anoka

Size: 30,150 square feet

Cities Served: Andover, Anoka, Nowthen, Oak Grove, and Ramsey

Serves an estimated 2.7 people per square foot and has an estimated population of 39,437 Anoka County residents within a 9 minute drive.

St. Francis Library

Size: 2,275 square feet

Cities Served: Bethel, Nowthen, Oak Grove, and St. Francis

Serves an estimated 6.5 people per square foot and has an estimated population of 11,815 Anoka County residents within a 9 minute drive.

Anoka County Library Website

To learn more about the Anoka County Libraries and/or access their electronic services visit their website via this link: Anoka County Library