‘Library News’ Archives
What”™s Up at Your Community Libraries
By Lindsey Fenner All Hennepin County Libraries closed on March 17 and are tentatively scheduled to reopen to the public on April 6. Please check the library website at www.hclib.org for updates, as the reopening date may change. Availability of listed services below may change. Starting March 20, ALL library staff are working from home. Hennepin County library workers fought hard to close library buildings down and keep library workers at home. This was a heartbreaking action to take; we all know how important public libraries are to the community. But frontline workers knew that it was impossible to keep libraries open or have workers in the buildings, and still keep workers and vulnerable community members safe. It was also heartbreaking because Franklin Library was scheduled to reopen on March 17 after a long renovation. Thank you to all of the community members who have advocated on behalf of library workers and patrons! We are still here (just working from [...]
What’s Up at Your Community Libraries
Franklin LibraryThe Franklin Library renovation is 98% complete! Look for a reopening celebration in the early spring! Seeking nature donations for a Franklin Library Teen ProgramA teen-led science and technology program at Franklin Library is looking for donated nature items. We are most interested in found animal skulls and interesting rocks you may have in your home. Please no feathers or small shells. These items will be part of a Nature Trading Program at Franklin Library, which will reopen spring 2020. Please drop off any donations to Hosmer Library: 347 E 36th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408 through March 2020. Coffee & Conversations (for adults)Tuesday, March 3, 10am-12pmMinneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404Join Franklin staff for free coffee and doughnuts, plus special guest performer local hip-hop artist Tufawon East Lake Library2727 E. Lake StreetW, F, Sa: 9am-5pm M, T, Th: 9am-8pm Su: 12-5pm Youth and [...]
What’s up at your community libraries
By Lindsey Fenner Franklin Library Events The Franklin Av Library is CLOSED for renovations but events below at other places:Â LitKnit (for all ages)Mondays, 3:30-4:30pmWaite House, 2323 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404Do you want to learn to knit and get to know your neighbors? Or, do you know how to knit and want to work on your project while getting to know your neighbors? Come to Franklin Library”™s LitKnit circle. LitKnit circles are inter-generational spaces where neighbors spend time together learning a craft and sharing stories. Improve your craft skills, get to know your neighbors and find connection within your community. Coffee & Conversations (for adults)Tuesday, February 4, 10am-12pmMinneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404Join Franklin staff for free coffee and doughnuts. Vinyl Revival: A Song is BornSaturday, February 15, 2-3:30pmMinneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, [...]
