[2] The library offers materials in English, Chinese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
[4] Southdale opened with audio-visual materials and equipment including computers, televisions, recorders, projectors, videotape equipment, and the ability to connect to six-channel copper loops to listen to audio materials via headphones.
[7] The next phase included expanding the interior for additional square footage to the library and upgrade to the building.
[9] Untitled by Christopher Tully[10] is the one prominent piece of art featured in the Southdale Library children's area.
Tully is a Minnesota artist who creates large scale sculptures and installation pieces of whimsical animal characters and nature scenes.