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Current service information

Hennepin County Library continues to adapt its services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with an emphasis on the safety of our staff and patrons.

You can access library services in-person and online.

All visitors to Hennepin County buildings are required to wear face coverings that cover both mouth and nose.

Face coverings can include a paper or disposable face mask, a cloth face mask, a scarf, a bandanna, a neck gaiter, or a religious face covering. A face shield alone is not sufficient. Visitors who wear a face shield are required to wear a face covering underneath it.

Grab and Go services

Libraries are accommodating patrons for short visits. Learn more about in-person Grab and Go services.

Online services

You can connect to library resources from home, with many resources offering new or expanded remote access. Learn more about online services.

 

Libraries reopening in March

Six currently closed libraries are scheduled to reopen for Grab and Go service in March. Two libraries will be temporarily limited to returns only.

Osseo and St. Bonifacius libraries will begin accepting returns on March 22. Due to their small size and the need to provide adequate physical distancing, indoor capacity limits will accommodate staff only. Holds pickup for items in the Osseo and St. Bonifacius collections will be available at nearby libraries.

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March 9

March 16

March 22

Returning materials

  • Returns are accepted at all open locations during regularly scheduled operating hours.
  • You are not required to return materials at this time. Due dates for physical materials continue to be automatically extended (except interlibrary loan due dates, which are no longer extended).
  • We are experiencing a significant backlog in processing of returned items. Depending on location, returned items may not be fully checked in for several days to several weeks. This delay will not result in fines, as all due dates continue to be automatically extended.
  • Closed libraries are unable to accept returns. Visit our locations page for a list of current service locations.

Library materials and your account

Due dates

  • Due dates for physical materials continue to be automatically extended (except interlibrary loan due dates, which are no longer extended). You are not required to return materials at this time.

Catalog updates

  • Items in closed libraries are not available, and closed locations are not visible in the catalog.  

Library cards

Library services available online

Ask Us

We can answer questions, connect you to online resources or recommend your next read.

  • Contact us by email, chat or text.
  • Call 612-543-KNOW (5669) to reach library staff by phone.
    • Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday noon – 5 p.m.
  • Español/Spanish
    Llame o envíe un texto al 651-503-8013 para recibir ayuda en español.
  • Hmoob/Hmong
    Hu losis text rau lub tsev nyeem ntawv ntawm 612-385-0886 txais kev pab hais lus Hmoob.
  • Soomaali/Somali
    Caawimaad Soomaali ah, soo wac ama qoraal (text) usoo dir maktabada 612-235-1339.

Use online resources

See all online resources available from your library.