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Library Services - Hennepin County Library

Eligibility

Open to the public

Required documents

Proof of address

Hours

Vary by location, visit website for hours

Interpretation services

Languages spoken include: Amharic, Khmer, Mandarin, Oromo, and Ukrainian. American Sign Language, Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, Croatian, French, Hmong, Korean, Lao/Hmong, Laotian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Vietnamese; Interpreters available

Application process

  • Call; walk in; website- Somali (612-543-8756), Spanish (612-543-8510), Hmong (612-543-8845) liaisons available and will assist customers with questions about library services through www.hclib.org/pub/info/AboutHCL

Service area

Hennepin County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

  • Walk In

Languages

  • Hmong
  • Spanish
  • Somali

Hours of Operation

  • Open Saturday or Sunday
  • Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Program Fees

  • No Fee
Hennepin County Library provides customer-centered services, collections, electronic access and resources, events, and classes. Services include:- Assistive technology for people with hearing, sight and dexterity needs: adaptive equipment, closed-captioned digital DVDs, large-print books, and audiobooks; software available in library buildings including JAWS screen reader, MAGic screen-magnification software, and Open Book scanning software- Books, periodicals, audiobooks, eBooks, DVDs, and more- Children and family services: story hours, summer reading programs, homework-help tutoring online and at several buildings- Government documents- Help finding a good book- Internet access including free Wi-Fi- Online databases- Reference service- Services to at-home patrons who cannot visit a library, including phone, online, mail, and volunteer delivery servicesVisit the website to find library locations and hours: https://www.hclib.org/about/locations

Last Assured

11/19/2025

Providing organization

Hennepin County Library
Public Library System