July 28, 2023
Total 18 of 41 Hennepin County Libraries
NOKOMIS LIBRARY
5100 34th Ave. S.Minneapolis , MN 55417
The Nokomis Library, a star shaped building, is striking with all its angles and limestone walls visible both outside and in.
With 5 adult book clubs -- including Sci-fi, Mystery/Thriller, Graphic Novel, 55+ and "Bookomis!" (an all-genres book club) -- they have something for everyone.
Lisa, a staff member, points out how everyone on the library team is on board and putting in the effort into making the Nokomis Library welcoming to all. This is one of the reasons she enjoys her work so much. With writing groups and activities, such as "fearless and friendly knitting" and the "seed sorting parties" for the community seed library, she urges library patrons to come back and try one of the many programs. I left excited, thinking about which activity I'm going to choose for my return.
ROOSEVELT LIBRARY
4026 28th Ave. S.
Minneapolis , MN 55406
The "small but mighty" Roosevelt Library, as the staff affectionately call it, was built 1927 to serve the Roosevelt High School across the street and the surrounding neighborhood. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
I spoke with Carolina, who is bilingual and enjoys working with the Spanish speaking community. Lisa, another staff member, said they have one of the highest number of visits for Homework Help. They recently added the Teen Tech Squad program.
The library celebrated the end of the school year by hosting a "Donuts and DJ Party" with 500 donuts from "The Baker's Wife" a bakery down the street. The event was so well attended they are thinking of doing it again. Despite the renovations in 2013, they are outgrowing their study room space and meeting rooms -- isn't that always the case with kids -- but to this day the Roosevelt Library is still thriving on teen spirit!
HOSMER LIBRARY
347 E. 36th St.Minneapolis , MN 55408
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