Hennepin County Library

Features

  • Fold3

    Fold3

    Discover your ancestor's military records, including stories, photos, and personal documents.

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    ASL Interpretation available

    Did you know that you can request an ASL interpreter for any Hennepin County Library program or event?

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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!

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    Special-Edition Timberwolves Library Card

    Available while supplies last at all Hennepin County Library locations.

  • 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.

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    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.