May 2023
Learning for fun through the summer is important! There are many ways youth and their caregivers can participate in summer learning at Hennepin County Library. We have opportunities for youth on summer break, as well as those enrolled in summer school or other structured learning programs.
To learn and have fun all summer long, youth can:
Check our summer learning page for a summary of summer learning options: www.hclib.org/summer.
Encourage your students to keep reading over the summer months, a time when reading skills may decline. Reading for fun is one of the best ways to help youth develop a lifelong love of learning and reading.
Ask us for reading suggestions by email. We can help find books to match the interests and abilities of any reader. We also have a variety of formats including eBooks, audiobooks, and graphic novels. We'll email you suggestions that may include authors, specific titles, or book lists.
Explore our book lists for teens and book lists for children, as well as our staff reviews for teens and children. We have suggested reading for fans of adventure, fantasy, funny stories, nonfiction, and more!
May is American Indian Month in Minnesota. In celebration, the Makoce Team at Hennepin County Library has developed booklists that focus on Native authors, culture, and community.
Booklists
In addition, Hennepin County now offers an American Indian flag lending library, with tribal flags available for checkout for graduations, official public programming and ceremonies, and tribal events. To request a flag for your event, please visit Community engagement | Hennepin County.
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.
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