Features

  • MELSA logo

    New features from Libby

    Use Deep Search & Notify Me tags in Libby to let us know about content you would like to see that we don't yet offer.
  • MNSpin - Rocking Minnesota from Alexandria to Zumbrota

    MNspin open for submissions

    From March 15 - April 17, Minnesota artists can submit music to be considered for MNspin, our online music collection.
  • Solito book cover

    Mary Ann Key Book Club

    We're excited to announce the title for our fifth season: “Solito: A Memoir” by Javier Zamora.
  • Women's History Month nonfiction

    Stories about those who are making history or have contributed to the past.
  • Testify

    TESTIFY Tuesdays

    Participate in workshops that help you create personal narratives and testimonials. Through March 28.
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    Minnesota kids' book awards

    From March 1-23 kids are invited to vote online for two book awards: Star of the North and Maud Hart Lovelace.
  • Women's History Month for preschoolers

    Stories about those who are making history or have contributed to the past.
  • Birds of the World

    Find information about bird species from around the world, including maps, images, videos, and songs and calls.
  • photo of Gratia Alta Countryman

    Gratia A. Countryman Collection

    Photos of the long-time director of the Minneapolis Public Library and founder of the Hennepin County Library system.