Friends of the Hennepin County Library

Friends of the Hennepin County Library Friends of the Hennepin County Library is the fundraising partner of Hennepin County Library.

Friends of the Hennepin County Library (HCL) is an active community of nearly 12,000 supporters who aim to enrich the resources and enhance the potential of our world-class library system. Friends of HCL raises support for essential programs and services such as Homework Help, Teen Tech Squad, and Senior Outreach as well as for the key initiatives of engaging readers of all ages and expanding earl

y learning environments. Learn more about how to join our circle of friends at supporthclib.org/give and help us continue to change lives throughout our community!

Did you know that all of the library’s Summer Learning swag includes Easter eggs referencing many of the fun activities ...
06/12/2026

Did you know that all of the library’s Summer Learning swag includes Easter eggs referencing many of the fun activities available all summer long? Visit hclib.org/summer to learn more!

Art by the incredibly talented

Next up at Talk of the Stacks is American Book Award Winner Ocean Vuong, author of "The Emperor of Gladness" and "On Ear...
06/09/2026

Next up at Talk of the Stacks is American Book Award Winner Ocean Vuong, author of "The Emperor of Gladness" and "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous."

Join us online for a conversation you won't want to miss!
Register for free below.

Talk of the Stacks - Free Event

Happy Pride! This year, HCL’s Pride team is excited to share updated book lists highlighting a wide range of identities,...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride! This year, HCL’s Pride team is excited to share updated book lists highlighting a wide range of identities, experiences, and themes. We invite you to explore these reads and celebrate LGBTQ+ stories with us all month long! 🌈
bit.ly/HCL-Pride-Lists

Still reminiscing on a wonderful night at the Minneapolis Central Library with the one and only Kathryn Stockett. Thank ...
05/23/2026

Still reminiscing on a wonderful night at the Minneapolis Central Library with the one and only Kathryn Stockett. Thank you to all who joined us in person and virtually for yet another fabulous Talk of the Stacks!

What a night! We were thrilled to host another lively Talk of the Stacks conversation—this time with bestselling author ...
05/22/2026

What a night! We were thrilled to host another lively Talk of the Stacks conversation—this time with bestselling author Kathryn Stockett and our very own events director, Rob Goudy. Stockett brought warmth, sharp insight, and a delightful sense of humor to the stage.

A recording of last night's event is now available! Tune in to hear more about her writing and research process, the inspirations behind her colorful, lovable characters, and the storytelling craft that helped shape an unforgettable story.

📅 Recorded Live at the Minneapolis Central Library: May 21, 2026🎙️ Featuring: Kathryn Stockett – New York Times Bestselling Author of "The Help"🔴 Replay t...

Last call! If you've been meaning to register (for free) to join Kathryn Stockett virtually at Talk of the Stacks tomorr...
05/20/2026

Last call! If you've been meaning to register (for free) to join Kathryn Stockett virtually at Talk of the Stacks tomorrow night, now's the time!

Click below to register. See you online!

Talk of the Stacks - Free Event

technically, I'm a ✨zillennial✨I'm just happy to be here! Go get your library passport, folks!
05/16/2026

technically, I'm a ✨zillennial✨

I'm just happy to be here! Go get your library passport, folks!

🔊 We are ONE week away from Talk of the Stacks with Kathryn Stockett! Who's ready?!💻 You can still register for access t...
05/14/2026

🔊 We are ONE week away from Talk of the Stacks with Kathryn Stockett! Who's ready?!

💻 You can still register for access to a virtual livestream of the event for FREE ⬇️

Talk of the Stacks - Free Event

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300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN
55401

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