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Events
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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New Arrivals
The Minnesota Center for Book Arts’ Artist Collective presents “New Arrivals”, an exhibit that captures the expressive range of the book arts. Founded in 1983, Minnesota Center for Book Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to igniting creativity and community throughout the book arts.Category: Events
New Cargill Gallery Exhibit: ROHO Collective – Our Souls Shine Bright
Featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture, and photography, a new exhibit will be on display at the Cargill Gallery June 5-July 27.
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Hennepin County Announces Vacancy for Library Director
Hennepin County Library is seeking a dynamic Library Director to provide leadership for initiatives that impact all areas of the organization and the communities we serve.Category: Events
New Cargill Gallery Exhibit: Art Is My Weapon
“Art Is My Weapon” is a multimedia group exhibition that empowers Minnesota artists to creatively address gun violence in our communities and runs from April 6 – May 27, 2023.
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TESTIFY Exhibit Returns to Hennepin County Library
The TESTIFY exhibit is returning to Minneapolis Central Library on February 1, with weekly events and programs through March 29.
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