Mission Statement

The Scott County Library System is a service-oriented network of community libraries enriching the life of the community and open to everyone. Our mission is to support and encourage lifelong learning and the desire to read by offering a diverse and up-to-date collection of materials and by connecting people to local and global resources.

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Online Reference Collection

Locations and Hours

Ask Our Librarians

Calendar of Events

Summer Reading Program

Library Public Policies

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Scott County Branch Libraries

Belle Plaine

Jordan

New Market

New Prague

Prior Lake

Savage

Shakopee

Law Library

The Scott County Library System is a service of your Scott County government. The County provides the staff, library materials and library furnishings. The cities provide the buildings and maintain them.  

The Library Board of Trustees determines the policies of the library system. They are a five-member board appointed by the Scott County Board of Commissioners. The Library Board meeting is held the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm.  Contact your local library or the Library Administrative Office for the location.

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• A/V materials (audio)

• Artwork- display guidelines

• Book Club Guidelines

• Circulation (loan periods and fines)

• Computer and Internet Use

• Data Privacy

• Emergency Closing

• Extended Use Policy (see also Fines/Fees)

• Food and Beverages

• Interlibrary Loan

• Library Bill of Rights/Service

• Library Card Applications

• Library Meeting Room Use

• Lost or Damaged Materials

• Public Notice (Bulletin) Board

• Respectful Workplace

• Selecting Materials