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How Much Does the Library Save You?
Hennepin County Library, through its 41-library system, helps its 1.2 million residents each year in immeasurable ways. We all know that public libraries are truly invaluable—their contribution to society can’t be represented in dollars and cents. However, it can be interesting to calculate how much money you save by using the library with our library savings calculator. So far, Hennepin residents have reported saving an average of $347 each month. Read more to complete the savings calculator and see what others have said and saved.
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Foundation to Begin New Partnership with Friends Groups
The Library Foundation of Hennepin County, united with The Friends of Minneapolis Public Library, is pleased to announce that our organization will begin coordinating the independent Library Friends groups in Hennepin County. Library staff currently fill this role. This new model builds on successful practices used elsewhere and provides a foundation for strengthened Library support system-wide and at local levels.
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