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Carz Nelson We live in rapidly changing times. For updated information on Hennepin County Library (HCLib) services during the coronavirus pandemic, visit www.hclib.org. All information listed here is accurate as of April 16, 2021. ON THE AVENUE BY TUFAWON PRESENTED BY FRANKLIN LIBRARY Local artist Tufawon has dropped a tune about Philip”™s own Franklin Avenue. Franklin Library presents the video on the library”™s YouTube channel. Check it out. It”™s a good representation of the neighborhood. And besides, someone you know could be in it. The URL is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO6yPou0NoM. Or else go to YouTube and search for On the Avenue by Tufawon. DUE DATES RETURN HCLib suspended due dates for the past year because of COVID. This policy ended on April 26. Check your online account or paper receipts for due dates. Renewal policies remain the same; items can be renewed up to three times. Returns are accepted [...]
February Library News
By CARZ NELSON For updated information on Hennepin County Library services during the Coronavirus Pandemic, visit www.hclib.org. All information is accurate as of January 15 2021. PROGRAMS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH This February HCLib is hosting virtual programs for Black history month, in partnership with the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum & Gallery (MAAHMG). In addition to films that address the arts in social justice movements, there will be panels with community leaders. LIBRARY UPDATES: "Reading" by Jessie Merriam East Lake Library Grab&Go East Lake Library, located at 2727 E. Lake St., reopened on December 27. The building was damaged during the uprising and had been closed for rehab and repair. The library is now available for Grab and Go service Sunday 12-5 PM; Mon, Tues, Thurs 9 AM to 5 PM Wednesday 12-8 PM. Franklin Library 1413 E Franklin Ave., is open for [...]
What”™s Up at Your Community Libraries
By LINDSEY FENNER Hennepin County Libraries are reopening with limited in-person services. For Updated information on Hennepin County Library (HCL) services during the Coronavirus Pandemic, visit www.hclib.org. All information is accurate as of July 15, 2020 Library Updates: As of Tuesday, July 14, Franklin Library is open for computer use! Call 612-543-6925 to make an appointment. The building will remain locked, but staff will let you in at your appointment time. Masks are required and will be provided if you don”™t bring one. You will need to bring your own headphones. At this time, Franklin Library is open for computer use ONLY. Other areas and services, including book/DVD check-out, are not available. They will be accepting returns during staffed service hours. Franklin Library Computer Hours Tuesday & Wednesday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday 12-7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday [...]
