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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
National Volunteer Week is observed annually during the third week of April. Hundreds of volunteers are making a difference in their communities by supporting learning, literacy, and enrichment at Hennepin County Library. In 2025, more than 400 volunteers supported youth programming alone, serving more than 11,200 hours across Hennepin County.
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Hennepin County Library’s most borrowed books of 2025
Before we turn the page to a new year, we’re celebrating the books our patrons loved the most at Hennepin County Library in 2025. “The Women” by Kristin Hannah and "James" by Percival Everett topped the print lists for adults while graphic novels once again dominated the juvenile print list.
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Volunteers make a difference
In 2024, adult and teen volunteers gave more than 22,800 hours of service to their libraries. To our 755 valued volunteers, thank you!
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Youth leadership opportunity at Hennepin County Library
Hennepin County Library is accepting applications for a formal Library Youth Advisory Committee.
Category: People