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Minnovation Exhibit Features 150 Years of Ingenuity

Minnovation Exhibit Features 150 Years of Ingenuity

What do rollerblades, scotch tape, seat belts and the automatic pop-up toaster have in common? All were invented in Minnesota and are featured in "Minnovation: 150 Years of Ingenuity." An exhibition May 1-Aug. 17 at Minneapolis Central Library pays tribute to Minnesota’s thriving culture of invention and highlights the best of the library’s patent collection.     Read more...

Enjoy Traditional Native American Music, Dance and Stories

Enjoy Traditional Native American Music, Dance and Stories

Join us Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. for a moving performance of traditional Native American music, dance and stories from a Teton Lakota Medicine Man, Arlo Lame Omaha, and his group “Owakankanshni Oyate,” which translates to “truth tellers”.    Read more...

May is Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month

Visit the library during the month for programs celebrating midlife and beyond including a Senior Tech Camp and computer classes, library open houses, tips for post-retirement, health info, an online survey with prizes (two mp3 players!), and more.    Read more...

Free Workshops on Avoiding Foreclosure

Free Workshops on Avoiding Foreclosure

Hennepin County has scheduled a series of public foreclosure information workshops at local libraries to help residents - particularly homeowners currently facing foreclosure - understand the mortgage foreclosure crisis and how they can find assistance.     Read more...

13 Libraries to Add Sunday Hours

13 Libraries to Add Sunday Hours

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved extended Sunday library hours - from noon to 5 p.m. - for 13 Hennepin County libraries. The new hours will start Sunday, June 1.    Read more...