Features

  • Patron satisfaction survey

    Tell us about your experience using the library website today. This year's survey is open until October 8.

  • Let Freedom Read

    In recognition of Banned Books Week, Library Board members share their perspectives on intellectual freedom and the First Amendment.

  • Indigenous Peoples Day

    Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day

    Monday, October 9 is Indigenous Peoples Day. Celebrate with Hennepin County Library by checking out these booklists.
  • New Cargill Gallery exhibit: Storied Leaves

    Travel through time and across the globe as you explore the library's rare Art Book Collection.

  • an image with various book covers including David Grann's Killers of the Flower Moon

    Killers of the Flower Moon

    David Grann's book about the Osage murders has been adapted into a film by Martin Scorsese. Check out these books that explore communities impacted by injustice and trauma.
  • Entrepreneur Expo

    Small business owners are invited to attend Hennepin County Library’s Entrepreneur Expo Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Minneapolis Central Library.
  • Sumner Library

    Sumner Library closing for renovation

    Sumner Library will close for a renovation project beginning Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, and is expected to reopen in fall 2024.
  • The words "Magazines availble!" and Libby are superimposed on a background with a magazine cover and phone with the Libby app open.

    Free access to eMagazines

    Read popular titles like Cook's Illustrated, Newsweek, Reader's Digest, Vogue and more!


  • Musical adventure into Cherokee language

    Sing along and learn to count to three, say hello and thank you in Cherokee.