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Events
Garden of Goodness: A celebration of public art at Sumner Library
Join us at Sumner Library to celebrate the installation of “Garden of Goodness,” a tile and glass mosaic, created by Stacia Goodman as part of Hennepin County’s One Percent for Art program.
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Cargill Gallery presents: Shifting Perspectives
Hennepin County Library announces its next Cargill Gallery exhibit, Art from the Inside: Shifting Perspectives, an exciting showcase of art that challenges conventional views and encourages new ways of seeing the world.
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Vote for annual youth book awards
From February 19 - March 19, kids are invited to vote online for two book awards: Star of the North and Maud Hart Lovelace.
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Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated nationally each year during the month of February. It is a time to highlight the contributions and achievements of African American individuals and communities, as well as their struggles for freedom and equality in the United States.
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Seeding the Stars: A celebration of public art and community
Join us on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Hosmer Library to celebrate the installation of “Seeding the Stars,” two tile and glass mosaics, created by Olivia Levins Holden as part of Hennepin County’s One Percent for Art program.
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Cargill Gallery presents: Flora and Fauna Illustrata
Hennepin County Library announces its next Cargill Gallery exhibit, Flora and Fauna Illustrata.Category: Events
Native American Heritage Month
Hennepin County Library invites you to connect and learn more about Native American heritage with engaging art, literature, music, and film.
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Cargill Gallery presents: Exhale – Reflections on Guaranteed Income
The artists of the Cargill Gallery exhibit "Exhale" reflect on the potential impact of Guaranteed Income on their communities, livelihood, and creative practice. What emerges are themes of joy, breath, and care.
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Summer at Hennepin County Library a huge success
As summer winds down and the school year begins, we’re looking back at all the fun we had this summer at Hennepin County Library.
Hennepin County Library hosting Entrepreneur Expo at Minneapolis Central Library Oct. 5
Small business owners are invited to attend Hennepin County Library’s Entrepreneur Expo Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minneapolis Central Library.
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Cargill Gallery presents: Laomerica 50 – Democracy and Diaspora
Hennepin County Library announces its next Cargill Gallery exhibit: Laomerica 50 – Democracy and Diaspora. The exhibit examines the complex experiences of Minnesota’s population of Laotian refugees over the past 50 years.
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June is Pride Month
June is Pride month! Celebrate with events, music, and books for all ages.
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Cargill Gallery presents: 1934 & Now
Hennepin County Library announces its next Cargill Gallery exhibit: 1934 & Now, Connections of the Minneapolis Truckers’ Strike of 1934. This exhibit presents work that connects local labor history, current issues, and the role of workers in bringing social change.
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New Cargill Gallery exhibit: The Next Chapter
Hennepin County Library announces its next Cargill Gallery exhibit, The Next Chapter. This exhibit features Minnesota Book Artist Award winning works.
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Solar Eclipse Resources
Hennepin County residents will have an opportunity to experience a partial solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.Category: Events
Maud Hart Lovelace and Star of the North Picture Book Awards
From March 1-March 21, children are invited to vote online for two book awards: Star of the North and Maud Hart Lovelace.
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New Cargill Gallery exhibit: Voices of the Unheard
The George Floyd Global Memorial introduces “Voices of the Unheard.” This exhibit highlights voices of black youth. It was designed by engaging black students, discussing the events of the 2020 Uprising, and allowing each student to choose a protest sign that resonated with their feelings.Category: Events
Black History Month
Hennepin County libraries will celebrate and honor Black History Month this February with public programs, displays and activities in libraries, and recommended book, music, and film lists.
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year celebrations, based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, occur on the same date across East Asia. Although occurring on the same new moon day, celebrations are unique to their own cultures, each with its interpretations, zodiacs, and traditions.
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New Cargill Gallery Exhibit: TransFabulous – Gender in Community
TransFabulous is proud to present Gender in Community, an exhibit created with the thriving queer arts community both local and abroad.
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Hennepin County Library hosting Entrepreneur Expo at Minneapolis Central Library Oct. 11
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. The event returns for its 5th year after a three-year hiatus.
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