News Flash

Libraries Closed for Staff Training Oct. 6th

On Thursday October 6th, all Scott County Libraries will be closed for offsite Staff Training. Normal hours will resume Friday, October 7th. 

• If you are an Extended Access member, you may still use the Jordan Library or Elko New Market Library fro...

Extended Access service launches at Elko New Market Library

This month, Elko New Market residents will gain an exciting new opportunity to use their library when it works for them. On September 15, 2022, Scott County Library will launch Extended Access at the Elko New Market Library. This free library card add-on ...

Club Book returns with Kristin Harmel

Join us in Prior Lake for an author visit you won't want to miss! Meet historical fiction author Kristin Harmel as she discusses her work, including The Book of Lost Names, The Winemaker’s Wife, and The Room on Rue Amelie – al...

Scott County Library to eliminate overdue fines beginning March 1, 2022

Beginning March 1, 2022, Scott County Library will permanently eliminate daily late fines for overdue materials.  

This change supports the Library’s mission of creating welcoming environments where all residents can connect with resources, suppor...