Hennepin County Library’s mission is to nourish minds, transform lives and build community together.
Hennepin County Library staff, board and community envision a future where all individuals and families are eager and engaged lifelong learners.
Hennepin County Library is an extroverted organization committed to customer-centered services, collections, electronic access and resources, and programs and classes. Employees work every day to put the customer first to achieve our mission, vision and goals.
Hennepin County Library services and facilities respond to a changing and growing county population.
Hennepin County Library facilities are gathering places.
Hennepin County Library is committed to children, teens and families.
Hennepin County Library engages and serves seniors in accessible settings.
Hennepin County Library leads in technology.
Hennepin County Library facilities are designed and constructed to be flexible
and sustainable.
Hennepin County Library is a judicious steward of the public’s financial investment.
Hennepin County Library values partnerships that contribute to County and Library goals.
People of all ages are engaged learners supported by knowledgeable staff, a dynamic and broad collection of books, magazines and audio-visuals, with access to state of the art electronic resources. Learners’ experiences are expanded through intellectually stimulating programs and classes.
People achieve life success by relying on libraries to meet their information needs through essential collections, information services, readers advisory, school support initiatives, classes and programs—offered in libraries, through outreach services and via electronic access for ultimate convenience.
Children’s early literacy, teen and adult reading and writing skills, and information literacy are supported through multi-lingual library resources and collections designed to reach citizens of all ages and skill-levels through an informed staff, electronic databases, community outreach and programs.
People are assured equitable services, collections and electronic resources throughout the County where libraries are welcoming gathering places and cultural anchors intrinsic to quality of life. Services are enriched and expanded through partnerships and collaborations formed to respond to community priorities and outreach services contribute to essential and equitable access to all.
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