Hennepin County Library's independent Friends of the Library groups are vital partners in library support. Entirely led by dedicated volunteers, Friends groups help their local library through volunteering, fundraising, sponsoring programs, and acting as ambassadors in the communities where their library is touching lives everyday. Used book sales are an important source of revenue for Friends groups. You can make a difference for your library by getting involved and becoming a member. Click here to find a Friends group near you.

The Hennepin County Library, Library Foundation, and each Friends group are partners under our shared mission to strengthen library services and resources. Groups are currently found at all suburban libraries. Facilitating the start of new Friends groups in all Minneapolis libraries and supporting existing groups are top priorities for the Library Foundation.

To learn more about existing Friends groups and starting new groups, contact the Library Foundation at 952-847-8109 or librarysupport@hclib.org.

Friends Membership Benefits

As a Friend, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Direct channel for your suggestions and support of library needs
• One FREE Bestseller Express book rental
• FREE tickets to the Science Museum of Minnesota’s Omnitheater, St. Paul (for volunteering time at your neighborhood library)
• Special discount offers Library Foundation events
• Annual recognition activities

Join at your library or download a membership brochure at your Friends group's website.