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For release: January 9, 2014

Contact: Ali Turner, HCL Systems Services Division Manager: 612-543-8516
Erica Skinner, HCL Communication Manager: 612-543-8518
Lois Lenroot-Ernt, HCL Capital Projects Manager: 612-543-8555

Media advisory

Grand opening of the Webber Park Library temporary location

What: A celebration to celebrate the opening of a temporary location for Hennepin County Library – Webber Park. 

Who: Linda Higgins, Hennepin County Board, 2nd District 
Hennepin County Library Director Lois Thompson
Library Board President Jill Joseph
Minneapolis City Council President Barb Johnson
Minneapolis School Board Director Kim Ellison
State Representative Joe Mullery
Friends of the Webber Park Library 

When: Saturday, January 11, 1-3 p.m.
Remarks begin at 1 p.m.

Where: Hennepin County Library – Webber Park Temporary Location
Camden Center
4203 Webber Parkway
Minneapolis, MN  55412

Why: After structural issues caused the July 2013 closure of the Webber Park Library, the Hennepin County Board approved a lease for a temporary library facility for Webber Park area residents. The temporary library offers access to computers, a browsing collection for adults and children, reserve book pick-up and space for work or study. The temporary library will continue to be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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