Hennepin County Library

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  • cartoon image of Crunch, the Timberwolves mascot, with the words. "Reading with Crunch"

    Reading with Crunch

    The Minnesota Timberwolves Crunch Mobile Education Station is coming to Brookdale Library!

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    Give to the Max Day is here!

    Make a gift in support of the library you love before November 19 and help unlock a $30,000 grant from the Butler Family Community Foundation!

  • image of a Timberwolves-themed library card and the text, "Get Your Paws on a Good Read."

    Special-Edition Timberwolves Library Card

    Available while supplies last at all Hennepin County Library locations.

  • The cover of the book "The Elements of Power" alongside a photo of its author, Nicolas Niarchos

    Mining Here and Elsewhere: Who Has to Sacrifice?

    Will a green energy system mean a cleaner, healthier planet? Join us on November 7 for an author talk, local panel, and community conversation. Come explore the questions and dilemmas raised by our modern lifestyles and discover how you can stand up for environmental justice in the face of Big Mining.

  • cover of the book "Beginning Middle End" alongside a photo of the author Valeria Luiselli

    Club Book with Valeria Luiselli

    Join a live, online event on November 12. MELSA's Club Book series pairs bestselling and award-winning authors with audiences in all corners of the Twin Cities metro.

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    Student Art Contest

    Students in grades 6–12 from Hennepin County are invited to enter the 2026 Student art contest.

  • text: "First Pages" image: a right hand holding a pen above a piece of blank paper

    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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    Cargill Gallery presents: The Art of Letters

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

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    College essay workshops

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