Friends of the Plymouth Library

06/14/2026

Drop by the Plymouth Library often this summer!

06/01/2026

This Wednesday, June 3, at the Plymouth Library: Author David Hakensen will present about "Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover," a 2026 Minnesota Book Awards finalist. Register at https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/69d15ea366c3387a9d05cdb4

"Her Place in the Woods" is the first complete biography of Helen Hoover (1910-1984), whose beloved writings on life in the wilderness of northern Minnesota's Gunflint Lake were published in popular magazines and several bestselling books. Hakensen shares her unlikely history of leaving a corporate career in Chicago for a small cabin without electricity or running water, detailing the challenges she and her husband faced as they settled into the rhythms of their remote homestead. Hakensen served as president of the Minnesota Historical Society from 2017-2023. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Sponsor: The Friends of The Hennepin County Library.

Author David Hakensen will present about "Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover," a 2026 Minnesota Book Awards finalist. "Her Place in the Woods" is the first complete biography of Helen Hoover (1910-1984) whose beloved writings on life in the wilderness of northern Minnesota's Gunflint L...

05/14/2026

Express your library love with these delightful stickers, available for just $4 each at this Saturday's Plymouth Library book sale! Great for water bottles, notebooks, laptops, and luggage, and more. See you on Saturday!

04/20/2026

See you Thursday night!

Plymouth READS is an annual community read that takes place every spring. Our mission is to spark conversation, find common ground, and foster learning and discovery in Plymouth, MN by rallying readers around a single book.

04/19/2026

Pop into the Plymouth Library this week to celebrate National Library Week!

It’s ✨National Library Week✨, the perfect time to celebrate what brings you joy! This week, we invite you to make a special visit to your favorite library and thank hardworking staff. Their passion and dedication truly make the library a wondrous place for all!

04/15/2026

We fully agree with this tax day take from Libby!

🗓️ On April 15 we pay taxes…and then emotionally recover with library books. ▶️ Check out this month's biggest books on Libby Life: 📚 https://bit.ly/4vhRCyy