February 2022
As Hennepin County Library continues to adapt its services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please see our Current service information page for details.
Utilize library resources to support learning and celebration during Black History Month, and find award-winning titles available for checkout from the library.
Black History Month, or African American History Month, is celebrated nationally each year during February. It is a time to highlight the contributions and achievements of African American individuals and communities, as well as their struggles for freedom and equality in the United States.
![Graphic saying Black History Honored Here](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MNHENNE/2022/02/5497069/blackhistory-brand_original.png) Library staff have curated several book lists for youth on the topic of Black history and culture:
Find more book lists and other resources, including databases, for Black History Month on our website.
![logo of the ALA Youth Media Awards](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MNHENNE/2022/02/5497205/yma-logo_original.jpg) In January, the American Library Association announced the winners and honor selections of the 2022 Youth Media Awards. Find these winners in the Hennepin County Library's catalog:
In-person tutoring will be available at 11 Hennepin County Library locations starting on February 22. The K-12 Homework Help program is a free in-person tutoring program. Trained tutors work one-on-one or in small groups with students to support them in completing their assignments as they learn in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. No advance sign-up needed. For a list of locations and times, see the tutors at the library schedule.
It’s free to get a Hennepin County Library card, and anyone who needs to replace a lost or stolen library card can do so without paying a fee. You can get a new or replacement card in-person at any open library location, or apply online for a library e-card to access the library's online resources, including eBooks and other downloads. Apply online for a library e-card.
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You can Ask Us your questions via phone, email, text, or live chat with staff. Chat is available Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Please see our Current service information page for information on in-person services.
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