by Carz Nelson
All information listed here is accurate as of March 15, 2022. 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 Noon to 8 PM
Wednesday 12 Noon to 8 PM
Thursday 12 Noon to 8 PM
Friday 9 AM to 5 PM
Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday 12 Noon to 5 PM
DISPLAYS AND EXHIBITS
Don’t miss Mammal Madness- kids can fill out a bracket! Other new displays in the library include gardening, cultures of the world, and supernatural North America.
LIBRARY GNUS
Wildebeest Library Appreciation Day is April 1. Mark your calendar.
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
The Bridge for Youth visits Franklin Library the fourth Wednesday of each month, 2 to 5 PM. They connect people with resources and provide hygiene items and other supplies. Look for them in their outreach van on the corner of 14th and Franklin Avenues.
FREE FOOD
Franklin Library is collaborating with Every Meal to distribute free meal bags. Bags are located inside the library entrance and are free for anyone to take, while supplies last.
HOMEWORK HELP
Homework Help is back to its normal schedule. Both Franklin and Hosmer Libraries offer free one-on-one tutoring for K-12 students.
Franklin: Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30-7:30 PM
Hosmer: Mondays 4-7:30, Saturdays 1-4 PM
CONNECT AND PLAY/ APRENDEMOS JUNTOS AT HOSMER LIBRARY
For children under five and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities.
FAMILY STORYTIME/ RIMAS Y CUENTOS AT HOSMER LIBRARY
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in English and Spanish.
Sunday, April 10 1-1:30 PM
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 maktabada612-235-1339.
Carz is a Phillips resident and an enthusiastic patron of Hennepin County Library.
