Hennepin County Library

Library Service Updates
Services have changed in response to COVID-19. Learn about visiting a library, making returns, finding online resources, and more.
New library director
Hennepin County Library welcomes Chad Helton as its new director. Read more about Mr. Helton’s insights on library service in a changing world.
Homework help
Access homework resources for K-12 students and online tutoring for all ages with your library card.
RBdigital downloadable audiobooks are moving to OverDrive

The transition will happen on December 3. Act now to move your holds to OverDrive. RBdigital magazines will migrate later.
Read This newsletter
Learn how to find unlimited copies of eBooks by local authors, timely online lists of library materials, and stream videos in our latest newsletter for readers.
cloudLibrary
Find downloadable eBooks for readers of all ages. A reader app is also available for Apple, Android and other devices.
One Book | One Minnesota
The third featured book for the statewide read is Pulitzer Prize finalist “The Plague of Doves” by Minnesota author Louise Erdrich.
Map Collection
Special Collections at Minneapolis Central Library houses over 1,200 maps documenting the history of Minneapolis and Hennepin County from 1840s to the present.
November is Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Discover books written to help those with Alzheimer's Disease and the caregivers who support them.

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