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Why This Author ‘Fell in Love with Libraries’

Author and retired reporter, Peg Meier, spent years working and researching in her local library. She never forgot what she saw and learned there. Read her story of profound curiosity, appreciation and generosity.

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Finding Joy in Giving to Others Through the Library

Physician, educator, FHCL board president, reader and lifelong learner, Rosa Marroquin has a special affinity for libraries.

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Library Outreach—At Home Services

Hennepin County residents who cannot get to a library building due to illness, disability, or visual impairment have another option for gaining access to the incredible resources the library offers.

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Building Libraries That Reflect Neighborhoods

Do you ever stop to appreciate how each library location is different? When you step inside, you can feel a sense of the neighborhood through the unique programs offered, artwork on the walls, and relevant book displays.

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Libraries are Back to School

Did you have a special mentor who really seemed to understand you, who helped you navigate the challenges of school, growing up, and an uncertain future? From piano teachers to bus drivers to soccer coaches, these encouraging role models have such an impact on the lives of young people.

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Build & Preserve Our Treasured Collection

At the heart of our library is the collection…filled with millions of books…always free and available to all. Each and every day, these shared resources are shaping and uplifting the lives of people across our community, connecting one another through the love of books and a shared imagination.

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Franklin Library Helped Irfan Find New Community

At the heart of our library is the collection…filled with millions of books…always free and available to all. Each and every day, these shared resources are shaping and uplifting the lives of people across our community, connecting one another through the love of books and a shared imagination.

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Free Estate Planning Tool

Join fellow FHCL supporters on Giving Docs, a safe, secure and free-for-life suite of estate plan essentials.

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