Walker Library, Hennepin County Library

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2880 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55408
+1 (612) 543-8400
https://www.hclib.org

Walker Library, located in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis, has been serving the community since 1911. Originally opened at 2901 Hennepin Avenue South, the library moved to an underground location in the 1970s before a new above-ground facility was established in 2014.

Named after T.B. Walker, a prominent local businessman and art collector, the library offers a variety of resources and services, including art exhibitions, technology access, and K-12 homework help. It also hosts a range of free events for the community, fostering a love for learning and culture.

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Paul G.
4/15/2023

I really like the place and am glad they got rid of the cold war bunker they had previously. It is light and airy and has a good selection of seating. The Wi-Fi works well and they seem to have...

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Risa Y.
2/27/2025

It's been awhile since I last came by this library. It now has even more wonderful updates, and FREE parking in their garage. The parking spaces are limited however, but it's a nice perk for the...

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Katherine B.
9/23/2019

I give all libraries 5 stars, bc HELLO FREE BOOKS FOR EVERYONE. Right in the prime of Uptown, Walker has the best windows. It's a great place to sit and get some work done. It's also a large...

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Gabby L.
4/16/2017

This library is wonderful -- great service and book selection, easily accessible via transit, decent WiFi, easily booked meeting rooms, really awesome book return, so much natural light & so many...

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Dan F.
8/9/2017

Since I first reviewed the Walker, they redid the entire building. The musty smell is gone, replaced by a beautiful building with a big bank of windows. It's full of light and friendliness. The...

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