The Burnhaven Library was last renovated in 2010. The Burnhaven Library Renovation project will make necessary updates and reorganize the interior to improve in-demand spaces to better support services and technology. The project will include new furniture, equipment, accessibility improvements, and mechanical and electrical building system upgrades.
Dakota County contracted with HGA for the professional design services.
Closed for construction
The Burnhaven Library is closed for construction. Construction is estimated to take about one year. The estimated reopening date is spring 2027.
The nearby license center remains open.
Work to date
Throughout 2025, our team developed the renovation design. Prior community feedback told us that the renovated library wants to provide spaces that balance active learning with relaxing, quiet spaces. Common requests included improved lighting, a refreshed children's play area, more study areas and to continue providing a strong book collection.
Images show the new service desk and expanding children's reading room.
Temporary library location
A temporary library site opened on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in the Burnsville Center at suite #2063. Customers can pick up holds, browse new materials and use computers, copiers and printers at the temporary library location. Materials can also be returned at any time in the outside return bin located under the entry awning at the southwest corner of the mall.
Temporary Library
Burnsville Center, 2nd floor, suite #2063
1178 Burnsville Center
Burnsville, MN 55306
Construction progress
Renovation work is underway. Contractors started demolition work in mid-April 2026. Nearly all interior walls, ceilings and floors were removed within two weeks.
The building is wide open with portions of the floor removed to create pathways for new underfloor electrical and plumbing. Next steps will include utility rough-ins under the floor and overhead before new walls can be framed.
Project timeline
- April 2025-January 2026: Design work
- February 2026: Bidding for construction project
- April 2026: Close Burnhaven Library for renovation work
- April 2026: Open temporary library at Burnsville Center
- Late spring 2027: Reopen Burnhaven Library
Timeline is subject to change as the project develops.
Check back to this webpage to stay up to date on the project. For more information contact us at
burnhavenproject@co.dakota.mn.us.