Upcoming Library Events

Every year, our library hosts thousands of free events. From poetry workshops to book clubs to genealogy workshops ... our library has an event for everyone!

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You are invited to a groundbreaking exhibit

From the private collection of Alan Page and Diane Sims Page, wander through an extraordinary collection of African American art and artifacts at Minneapolis Central Library's Cargill Gallery. 

Experience the exhibit on display through March 29 accompanied by TESTIFY Tuesdays, a series of weekly events which strive to help participants advocate for social change. 

Learn more about TESTIFY
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Join the Mary Ann Key Book Club

Mary Ann Key Book Club uses reading as a catalyst for conversation as we attempt to better understand past and current injustices – including systemic racism, other forms of discrimination, and bias that affects marginalized communities.

A collaboration of Hennepin County Library, columnist Myron Medcalf, the Star Tribune, and Friends of HCL

Learn more
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Book Clubs

Whether you like mysteries or poetry, graphic novels or picture books, our library has a book club for you!
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Arts & Crafts

Get your creative juices flowing with craft workshops, art lectures, and so much more.
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Celebrations & Cultural Heritage

Everyone is welcome at our library--a place of culture, community, and celebration. Come take part in joyful programs full of learning, pride, and connection.
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Computers & Technology

Our library is here to help you learn new skills, master the technology at your fingertips, and access anything you can imagine in this digital age!
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Early Learning

If you're looking for entertainment, engagement, and learning opportunities for the children in your life, look no further! Storytimes, arts and crafts, singalongs ... find your child's next favorite thing!
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Books, Poetry, Authors & Writing

Book lovers rejoice! Author talks, book releases, writing workshops ... reward your inner bookworm every day of the week.
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Genealogy & History

The library's special collection staff is here to help you learn more about yourself and the world you live in! Trace your family tree, research the history of your home, and unlock the vast information the library holds in store.
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Health & Wellness

It can be difficult to find the time to take care of yourself, but our library has just the thing! Learn how to meditate, attend a yoga class, discover healthy recipes, and so much more.
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Jobs, Business, Money & Law

Whether you are looking for a job, planning a change of profession, or honing some new technical or managerial skills, you can find the resources, classes, and info sessions you need to jumpstart your career--new or old!
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Science & Nature

Experiment, learn, explore, innovate. Science and nature events at our library will have you learning and having fun while you do!
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Your library has more in store than you can imagine.
Thousands of events every year!

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