Hennepin County Library

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  • a black and white photo of a Minneapolis neighborhood

    Get to know your neighborhood

    Did you know you can browse photographs in the Digital Collections by Minneapolis neighborhood?

  • a boy sits up in bed, looking out the window, in "A Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats

    One More Story

    Enjoy stories for children ages 2-6 that are read aloud. Use the "I Can Read It" mode to read them yourself.

  • A blue analog clock against a yellow background. The time is 10:08.

    Library Hours Changing in 2027

    Hennepin County Library is preparing changes to public operating hours beginning in January. Learn more about why we’re changing hours, and share your feedback.

  • The Art of Being With: Light, Shadow, Wind, and Body

    Cargill Gallery presents: The Art of Being With

    Visit the exhibition at the Cargill Gallery from August 8– September 27, 2026.

  • Get the Hennepin County Library app

    Carry your library card anywhere with the Hennepin County Library app, available for Apple and Android devices.

  • smARTpass

    smARTpass

    Get free and discounted tickets to performances and museums. Participating organizations include First Avenue, Teatro del Pueblo, MN Fringe, and many more.

  • an image of five book covers including The Odyssey and Natalie Haynes's A Thousand Ships.

    If you like Greek mythology

    Gods, demigods, and monsters are having a big summer on the big screen, between the film adaptations of "Hadestown" and "The Odyssey." Enjoy these books and films that explore and retell stories from Greek mythology.

  • Audio Tour of Minneapolis Central Library

    Minneapolis Central Library tour

    Explore Minneapolis Central Library with a new self-guided audio tour.

  • Gardening for Wildlife

    Gardening for wildlife

    Books on making your garden friendly to wild animals and provide food for pollinators, birds and other animals.