Friends of the Hennepin County Library

08/21/2026

A great listen from MPR about vital library resources—and a few shout outs from callers acknowledging the incredible work happening in our beloved Hennepin County Libraries.

Libraries aren’t just places to find a good book. They’re places to create, learn, connect and access technology and other resources. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests explore how public libraries are meeting community needs.

08/20/2026

Celebrate Women in Translation Month with us! We curated a short list of titles originally published in a language other than English—check them out here: bit.ly/3SKt2bi

Have you read any of these?

08/11/2026

It takes a village, and we’re so lucky for ours! For more information about this potential change, please visit hclib.org

08/09/2026

Happy National Book Lovers Day!

If you could stay in bed all day and read, what book are you choosing?

08/06/2026

Sometimes a trip to the library greets you with a little unexpected sidewalk joy, and we’re here for it! ☀️🎨

What other sights at the library brighten your day?

07/27/2026

Check out this author event from our friends at Valley Bookseller! Join Matthew Quick in conversation with Nickolas Butler this Friday, July 31 at Minneapolis Central Library.
For more details and to register, click here: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/69fa0d72278f7c2f008b2cba

07/23/2026

‼️What are you waiting for ⁉️
There's limited time left to purchase your in-person subscriptions to next season's incredible lineup of Pen Pals! Join us for literary discussions with Lily King, Megha Majumdar, Patrick Ryan, Patrick Radden Keefe, and Tayari Jones.
Secure your seats today: www.supporthclib.org/pen-pals

07/21/2026

What a night! It was thrilling to see our largest crowd ever filling Minneapolis Central Library for Ocean Vuong's magical and engrossing talk last night. With record-breaking attendance, we thank you all for your patience and understanding as this program unfolded. We are so grateful that you could be part of this special evening!

And a huge thank you to Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis for hosting our guest of honor!

07/21/2026

ICYMI: Watch the recording of last night's incredible Talk of the Stacks conversation with Ocean Vuong for a limited time—only available through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28. Enjoy!

Thank you Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis for hosting our guest of honor!

📅 Recorded Live at the Minneapolis Central Library: July 20, 2026🎙...

07/19/2026

📢 Final reminder! 📢
Ocean Vuong joins us at Talk of the Stacks TOMORROW, Monday, July 20. Join us online by registering for free below! Can't wait to see you online! 💻

Talk of the Stacks - Free Event