Stories of Impact

“To be honest, the best people I’ve met are at the library.” Meet Teen Tech Squad member Irfan, whose loneliness transformed to belonging when he stepped into Franklin Library.

MNspin is an online music streaming platform with a growing collection of albums by Minnesota artists curated by local experts. From hip-hop, jazz, and underground rock...

The livelihood and quality of life of so many patrons depend on At Home Services, a program that sends materials directly to those who are homebound. One patron shared, “If not for this amazing service, I'd be left adrift with no land in sight.” 

Johnny used to be just another teenager who lived in the neighborhood; now he was the guy behind the check-out counter at their favorite place.

Sharing stories brings us together, just ask a librarian or the organizers of the Foster Care Picnic at Richfield's Veterans Park. Read about this heartwarming event that helped build up a community of families one story at a time.

Learn about Hennepin County Library Story Strolls, and the library’s vision of spreading a love for literacy and bringing diverse stories to the heart of our neighborhoods, and the great outdoors.

The library is one of the greatest forces fueling the next generation of readers. Every year, thousands of families depend on Hennepin County Library to spark their children's passion for reading...

At the heart of our Library is the collection, filled with information and transformative content, free and available to all. Each and every day, these shared resources are shaping and uplifting...

The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is a free workspace located in Minneapolis Central Library that gives youth access to cutting-edge technology and software to create and express themselves...

The All Are Welcome Van has become a vital tool for the library, making resources, information, and services accessible to all. The van also serves as a friendly entry point for those who have never visited the library, conveniently introducing all it has to offer.

Librarian Heather Fisch first witnessed the visceral pain and trauma of incarcerated women who had been separated from their children while helping lead the Read to Me program...

At first glance, 4-H looks somewhat different from what many of us remember. Traditionally thought of as an agriculturally-focused initiative, 4-H today centers on citizenship, healthy living..