By CARZ NELSON
All information listed here is accurate as of February 15, 2023. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org.
FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS
Monday 9 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday 12 PM to 8 PM
Wednesday 12 PM to 8 PM
Thursday 12 PM to 8 PM
Friday 9 AM to 5 PM
Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday 12 PM to 5 PM
HOSMER FILM SERIES: THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS (2017)
The Hosmer Film series offers adult patrons a chance to gain exposure to a variety of viewpoints with films from various cultures and communities. February’s film, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, is based on a true story of a cancer victim whose cells were harvested without her knowledge. Starring Oprah Winfrey.
Hosmer Library
February 1 at 5:30 – 7 PM
BLOCK PRINTING: WINTER LANDSCAPES
Celebrate the winter season with a handmade touch! Learn how to design, draw, carve and print using a linoleum cutter and printing block. Then use your favorite colors of ink and press a set of handmade cards to give to friends and family. Register now at hclib.org while spaces are still available.
Franklin Library
March 1 at 2 – 3:30 PM
URBAN 4-H
A youth leadership club that’s driven by curiosity. For adolescents.
Franklin Library
Tuesdays at 4 – 5:30 PM
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Join us for Coffee & Conversations.
Franklin Library
Second Friday of the month 10 AM – 12 Noon
WAY TO GROW
Way to Grow connects parents of kids ages 0-8 to a culture-to-culture family educator to help with resources and provide support and education.
Franklin Library
Tuesdays at 3 – 5 PM
STEAM WORKSHOP
The Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad leads education and entertainment for kids 8 and over on topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
Franklin Library
Wednesdays at 5 – 6 PM
EMERGE
A Workforce Coach from EMERGE will be available to work with people aged 16-21.
Franklin Library
Wednesdays at 3 – 5 PM
ANIME CLUB
Anime Club for adolescents.
Franklin Library
Wednesdays at 6:30 – 8 PM
CAREER AND JOB ASSISTANCE
Meet with a Minnesota Job Partners employment specialist at Franklin Library for job and career help. Stop by for individual assistance with job searching, resume writing, and more!
Franklin Library
Second Monday of the month at 1 PM – 3 PM
HOMEWORK HELP
Both Franklin and Hosmer Libraries offer free one-on-one tutoring for K-12 students.
Franklin: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 – 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 1 – 5 PM
Hosmer: Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 – 7:30, Saturdays at 1 – 4 PM
SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION
The City of Minneapolis Small Business Team is holding public office hours at Franklin Library. This is a great opportunity for people with questions about starting, maintaining, or expanding their businesses. Please feel free to drop in – no appointment needed.
Franklin Library
Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 12 – 2 PM
VETERAN RESOURCES
Senior Outreach Coordinator of MACV (Ending Veteran Homelessness), will be available to talk to veterans and connect to resources.
Franklin Library
Thursdays at 12 – 1 PM
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
The Bridge for Youth connects people with resources and provides hygiene items and other supplies. Look for them in their outreach van on the corner of 14th and Franklin Avenues.
Franklin Library
Fourth Thursday of the month at 2 – 5 PM
FREE FOOD
Franklin and Hosmer Libraries are collaborating with Every Meal to distribute free meal bags. Bags are free for anyone to take, while supplies last.
READING SUGGESTIONS
Looking for a good book to read? You could ask a librarian. At hclib.org, towards the bottom of the page, you’ll find the link, Ask us for reading suggestions. This leads to a form you fill out about what sorts of books you like, and what sorts you don’t like. Fill in the form and you will get an email with reading recommendations. If you don’t want to fill out a form, you can always ask librarians for recommendations in person, over the phone, or via chat.
AT HOME SERVICE
At Home service is provided free of charge to Hennepin County residents who can’t get to a library due to illness, disability, or visual impairment. To apply for At Home service, submit an online application or apply by phone at 612-543-8850.
ASK THE LIBRARY
Have a reference or library account question? You can chat, email, text, or call the library. Chat or email at www.hclib.org/contact, text to 612-400-7722, or call 612-543-KNOW (5669) to reach library staff by phone.
Español/Spanish: Llame o envíe un texto al 651-503-8013 para recibir ayuda en español.
Hmoob/Hmong: Hu losis text rau lub tsev nyeem ntawv ntawm 612-385-0886 txais kev pab hais lus Hmoob.
Soomaali/Somali: Caawimaad Soomaali ah, soo wac ama qoraal (text) usoo dir maktabada 612-235-1339.
Carz is a Phillips resident and an enthusiastic patron of Hennepin County Library.
