Minneapolis Public Library was founded in 1885 and opened in the city’s first public library building on 10th Street and Hennepin Avenue in 1889. In 1961, a larger and more modern building was constructed on the current location. A new building opened in 2006 and houses the largest collection of items in the Hennepin County Library system.
View a list of free library events at Minneapolis Central Library
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300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis , MN 55401
September 20, 2019
In residence this September-October, check out vinyl picks from DJ Kool Akiem in the Vinyl Revival listening room, or join him for related events.
August 16, 2019
See artist interpretations of our natural world through images, text and books, on display in Cargill Hall at Minneapolis Central Library, September 5-October 25.
December 19, 2018
Collections of zines – small-run handmade magazines – focused on works by Minnesota makers are located at East Lake, Hosmer and Minneapolis Central.