This library is STUNNING. I don't think I could possibly take photographs that would do it justice, it's an architectural piece of art. Manages to be huge and modern and glassy while still feeling...
Minneapolis Central Library
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300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
The largest library of the Hennepin County Library public library system. It bills itself as having "the third largest per capita public library collection of any major city in America with a collection of more than 2.4 million items—including books, DVDs, music, government documents."The 353,000 square foot building with two levels of underground parking was designed by Cesar Pelli and open
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Naomi G.
6/23/2025
Molly B.
11/18/2024
Downtown Central library that takes up a city block. Parking below the building (or metered street parking-if you can find it). Between Nicollet Mall and Hennepin, a mainstay of downtown...
Saphace A.
7/25/2022
When in Minneapolis, why not see the library? Personally, I just needed to stay somewhere with A/C until it was time to check in at my hotel. It's beautifully designed! Lot of long and large...
N G.
1/11/2025
I do not use this library because there is no convenient free parking. The older books this library has can be requested or purchased online at used book prices.
Christopher M.
1/22/2023
Library staff and library patrons are beyond amazing. Security patrol is beyond sensitive!
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