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Upcoming Events

That support the library

Talk of the Stacks

Ijeoma Oluo

A Virtual Event
December 8, 2020
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Yaa Gyasi Friends of the Hennepin County Library February 2021
Pen Pals

Yaa Gyasi

In-person Event
February 11 & 12, 2021
Info + Tickets
Susan Choi Friends of the Hennepin County Library May, 2021
Pen Pals

Susan Choi

In-person Event
May 6 & 7, 2021
Info + Tickets
Erik Larson Friends of the Hennepin County Library May 2021, photo: Nina Subin
Pen Pals

Erik Larson

In-person Event
May 24 & 25, 2021
Info + Tickets

So Many Reasons to Give

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Writing through Loss

The Power of Books in Times of Challenge

The Library Bike

Kids Love Seeing the Library at the Parks

Teen Tech Squad Moves Forward

Library Outreach - At Home Services

Empowering Youth Through Urban 4-H

Build & Preserve Our Treasured Collection

"I donate because libraries are essential to democracy. Knowledge is power."

- Kevin, Friends of HCL member

Learn how to access Hennepin County Library's e-books and audiobooks on your mobile devices with the Libby app

The Libby app is one of the easiest ways to get started with digital books and audiobooks from our Library! To help you download, read, and return ebooks and audiobooks early on the Libby app we've created a series of short and fun tutorial videos. 

Watch tutorials here

Humans of

HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY

Stories that highlight the importance of your donation.

"If you don’t have money, you can’t just go sit anywhere in this city. But at the library you can, and there’s no judgment passed on you."
Tami's story
"I think that this library is very important to the community. Those who come here and can connect will find the assistance they need for whatever the problem might be."
John's story
"They [my parents] saw the library as a place where you could change your life because there are all these resources."
Aisha's story
more stories   Your Impact

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