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Youth leadership opportunity at Hennepin County Library

Hennepin County Library is accepting applications for a formal Library Youth Advisory Committee. Hennepin County commissioners will appoint a total of 14 youth – two for each district – for one-year terms.

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Volunteers make a difference

In 2023, adult and teen volunteers gave more than 18,000 hours of service to their libraries.

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One new member, two re-appointed to Hennepin County Library Board

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners appointed Xaiyo Chang the newest member of the Hennepin County Library Board, while Lynn Stetler and Amal Karim were re-appointed for another term.

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Artist selected for Hosmer Library’s public art commission

Olivia Levins Holden has been selected to create public art for Hosmer Library as part of the county’s “One Percent for Art” Commissioned Public Art program. 

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Hennepin County Library participates in Sheriff’s Office cold weather clothing drive

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) launched a cold weather clothing drive November 15. HSCO is collecting donations of new or gently used cold weather items for distribution to individuals in need in Hennepin County.

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