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Hennepin County Library hosting Entrepreneur Expo at Minneapolis Central Library Oct. 5

Small business owners are invited to attend Hennepin County Library’s Entrepreneur Expo Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minneapolis Central Library.

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Cargill Gallery presents: Laomerica 50 – Democracy and Diaspora

Hennepin County Library announces its next Cargill Gallery exhibit: Laomerica 50 – Democracy and Diaspora. The exhibit examines the complex experiences of Minnesota’s population of Laotian refugees over the past 50 years.

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June is Pride Month

June is Pride month! Celebrate with events, music, and books for all ages. 

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Cargill Gallery presents: 1934 & Now

Hennepin County Library announces its next Cargill Gallery exhibit: 1934 & Now, Connections of the Minneapolis Truckers’ Strike of 1934. This exhibit presents work that connects local labor history, current issues, and the role of workers in bringing social change.

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New Cargill Gallery exhibit: The Next Chapter

Hennepin County Library announces its next Cargill Gallery exhibit, The Next Chapter. This exhibit features Minnesota Book Artist Award winning works.

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Solar Eclipse Resources

Hennepin County residents will have an opportunity to experience a partial solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

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Maud Hart Lovelace and Star of the North Picture Book Awards

From March 1-March 21, children are invited to vote online for two book awards: Star of the North and Maud Hart Lovelace.

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New Cargill Gallery exhibit: Voices of the Unheard

The George Floyd Global Memorial introduces “Voices of the Unheard.” This exhibit highlights voices of black youth. It was designed by engaging black students, discussing the events of the 2020 Uprising, and allowing each student to choose a protest sign that resonated with their feelings.

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Black History Month

Hennepin County libraries will celebrate and honor Black History Month this February with public programs, displays and activities in libraries, and recommended book, music, and film lists.

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year celebrations, based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, occur on the same date across East Asia. Although occurring on the same new moon day, celebrations are unique to their own cultures, each with its interpretations, zodiacs, and traditions.

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New Cargill Gallery Exhibit: TransFabulous – Gender in Community

TransFabulous is proud to present Gender in Community, an exhibit created with the thriving queer arts community both local and abroad.

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Hennepin County Library hosting Entrepreneur Expo at Minneapolis Central Library Oct. 11

Small business owners are invited to attend Hennepin County Library’s Entrepreneur Expo Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Minneapolis Central Library. The event returns for its 5th year after a three-year hiatus.

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