Hennepin County Library

Features

  • The Colleagues of Calligraphy

    Cargill Gallery presents: The Art of Letters

    Visit the exhibition at the Cargill Gallery from October 5-November 20, 2026.

  • 2026 Annual Patron Survey

    Let us know how we are doing

    Please take a few minutes to share feedback on your recent experience in our annual satisfaction survey. Your responses are anonymous and help us improve our service.

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    College essay workshops

    High school students, learn creative writing elements to help you write great college application essays.

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    Writing workshops

    Do you have a story to tell or a recipe to share? Attend a workshop on writing a manuscript, cooking with words, finding an agent, self-publishing, and more through the "First Pages" workshop series.

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    Good Morning Zines! Workshops

    Do you love to write, draw, or make art? Are you motivated to share life experiences, stories, and information with your community? Learn to make zines with Twin Cities Zine Fest!

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    Update: 2027 Library Hours

    Your library’s current hours will continue through 2027.

  • ART-Abilities Gallery Opening and Reception, Saturday October 17

    ART-Abilities Gallery Opening and Reception

    ART-Abilities celebrates 22 years of Hennepin County Library's partnership with artists of all abilities in our community! Join us for the gallery opening and reception with artists and their families and enjoy a musical performance by Nathan Barclay on the keyboards.

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    Author Talk: Layli Long Soldier with Heid E. Erdrich

    Join us for an evening with award-winning poet and artist Layli Long Soldier (Oglala Lakota), in conversation with Heid E. Erdrich (Turtle Mountain Ojibwe). Long Soldier will read from and discuss her new book "We," a visionary new collection of poems, lyric essays, and her own visual artworks.

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    Menu Collection

    What's for dinner? Explore hundreds of menus from local restaurants from the 1880s to 1970s, like Murray’s and The Nankin.