Hennepin County Library is consistently recognized as one of the top library systems in the U.S. Forty-one libraries, online resources and outreach serve a diverse population of 1.2 million Hennepin County residents in an area of 611 square miles.

Our mission is to nourish minds, transform lives and build community together. We envision a Hennepin County where library services ensure every person has the opportunity and resources to read, graduate, engage, work and learn.