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Welcome to your newly united Hennepin County Library!

Thanks to the farsighted action of the County Board, Minneapolis Public Library and Hennepin County Library merged on January 1.

The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor, State Legislature and Governor, and both Library Boards joined together to unite the two award-winning library systems, creating a premier system with a shared heritage combining the strengths of both city and suburban libraries...more

 
Library News
Library News
* New personal profile feature added as BookSpace turned 1: The library's very active site for readers turned 1-yr-old in February. BookSpace currently has more than 400 reader-contributed book lists, 12,000 comments and 90 profiles. Submit a photo of yourself reading.
* Nostalgia in a bag!Are you interested in an intergenerational group activity that will spur discussions on family history and life experiences? Check out the Bi-Folkal Kits.
* Help with taxes: Tax forms, tax guides and tax assistance by trained volunteers from community organizations through April to make your tax preparation a little easier.
* You're invited - May 31 Benefit Gala: The Library Foundation of Hennepin County, the Friends of the Minneapolis and suburban libraries have planned an evening of music, culinary treats, libations and literary activities at Minneapolis Central Library, 6:30-11 p.m.
 
Program Highlights
Program Highlights
* Get a glimpse of Asian life and culture through award-winning Asian commercials, public service announcements and movies presented by the Spice and Slice of Asian Culture series.
* Plan your upcoming trip using online travel websites, guides and videos through the library.
* El Día de Los Niños:Enjoy activities designed to encourage early childhood literacy and build community partnerships at this annual Latino celebration of children, families and reading. Events at Minneapolis libraries.  
* Learn important job search skills such asfinding the jobs, writing cover letters and résumé and interviewing techniques.
* Start gardening with tips from master gardeners on plant and site selection, soil conditions and plant care.
* Teen Tech Month (March) is for teens to explore all nonprint resources at the library – CDs, DVDs, computers and games (play or design your own). Circuit bending to live looping, DDR to Wii sports, all for you to enjoy!
 
Author! Author!
Author! Author!
Meet your favorite authors; some programs include books for purchase and signing.
* Meg Cabot
* Elaine Davis
* Arvonne Fraser
* Phebe Hanson
* Marianne Herrmann
* David Housewright
* Frederick Johnson
* Marjorie Johnson
* Linda & Kathy Koutsky
* Jude Nutter
* Doug Ohman
* William Swanson