Hosmer Library, Hennepin County Library

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347 E 36th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408

Hosmer Library, located in the Powderhorn community of Minneapolis, has been serving the public since its opening in 1916 as the last of four Carnegie-funded libraries in the city. Named after former library director James K. Hosmer, the library is recognized for its historical significance and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Under the leadership of notable library director Gratia Countryman, Hosmer Library has developed a range of services and resources, including K-12 homework help, technology programs, and a diverse collection of languages. The library also features meeting rooms, a seed library, and a Zine Collection, fostering a vibrant community space for learning and cultural engagement.

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4.08 reviews
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Becca G.
6/26/2015

This is a GREAT library! If you want to get something accomplished (work/study/write yelp reviews), this is the library to come to! It's one of the few historically-charming libraries in the...

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Naomi G.
1/25/2025

My favorite library! It's very beautiful--looks like a castle. Modernized too. You could spend hours here, working online or sitting in a swivel chair. Clean bathrooms. There's meeting rooms...

Chuy M.
1/3/2024

I gave you one star because your homework help system could improve so much better. For the people who need help with homework you should announce if any inconvenience pop up that make homework...

Justin _.
7/28/2020

I'll love to use the computers but why does it say it's opened when it says it's closed I live a crossed the highway and it ain't a long walk and I keep wasting my time by walking there and seeing...

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Andrew E.
10/16/2015

Absolutely beautiful library building in South Minneapolis. A sense of Castle. Many wonderful nooks around this building. Staff very helpful. It feels like a throwback to an earlier time, although...

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