After a city hall renovation in September 1991, the Sandstone Public Library expanded its space in the building by 3,400 square feet. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Patrons fill the Reading Room of the Seven Corners Branch of Minneapolis Public Library, built in 1912 at 300 Fifteenth Avenue South and in use until 1967. The Seven Corners (Cedar-Riverside) area was teeming with new immigrants and the library was quite busy.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Children in a basement room of the Seven Corners Branch of Minneapolis Public Library. The Seven Corners (Cedar-Riverside) area was teeming with new immigrants and the library was quite busy. This branch, at 300 Fifteenth Avenue South, was in service from 1912 to 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The first branch of the Minneapolis Public Library to serve the northeast Minneapolis community was established in 1913 in the Sheridan High School building, shown here at Broadway and University Avenue Northeast. Branch services later moved to the Logan Park fieldhouse, and eventually became the Pierre Bottineau branch.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Ridgedale Library opened in 1982 and serves the City of Minnetonka and surrounding communities. It is also home to Hennepin County Library system headquarters. The library underwent a major renovation in 1997-99, reopening in its current location on Ridgedale Drive. This image is of the library before the renovation.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This branch of the Minneapolis Public Library opened in the Citizen's Aid Building in 1927 to provide resources to the workers in that building, which were mainly related to social work, child welfare, public health and crime prevention.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Southdale Library opened in 1973 and was the second library built in the City of Edina. When it opened, the library offered a new level of library service in suburban Hennepin County because of its large collection of reference and popular materials. Located at 7001 York Avenue South, Edina, Minnesota, the library is part of a larger complex that houses district courts and a Hennepin County service center.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Southdale Library opened in 1973 and was the second library built in the City of Edina. When it opened, the library offered a new level of library service in suburban Hennepin County because of its large collection of reference and popular materials. Located at 7001 York Avenue South, Edina, Minnesota, the library is part of a larger complex that houses district courts and a Hennepin County service center.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Southdale Library opened in 1973 and was the second library built in the City of Edina. When it opened, the library offered a new level of library service in suburban Hennepin County because of its large collection of reference and popular materials. Located at 7001 York Avenue South, Edina, Minnesota, the library is part of a larger complex that houses district courts and a Hennepin County service center.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Southdale Library opened in 1973 and was the second library built in the City of Edina. When it opened, the library offered a new level of library service in suburban Hennepin County because of its large collection of reference and popular materials. Located at 7001 York Avenue South, Edina, Minnesota, the library is part of a larger complex that houses district courts and a Hennepin County service center.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Southdale Library opened in 1973 and was the second library built in the City of Edina. When it opened, the library offered a new level of library service in suburban Hennepin County because of its large collection of reference and popular materials. Located at 7001 York Avenue South, Edina, Minnesota, the library is part of a larger complex that houses district courts and a Hennepin County service center.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Southdale Library opened in 1973 and was the second library built in the City of Edina. When it opened, the library offered a new level of library service in suburban Hennepin County because of its large collection of reference and popular materials. Located at 7001 York Avenue South, Edina, Minnesota, the library is part of a larger complex that houses district courts and a Hennepin County service center.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Southeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library is located at 1222 Fourth Street Southeast, Mineapolis, Minnesota. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the building originally housed a credit union, but was converted to library use in 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Front of the Southeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 1222 Fourth Street Southeast, Mineapolis, Minnesota. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the building originally housed a credit union, but was converted to library use in 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Rear parking area of the Southeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 1222 Fourth Street Southeast, Mineapolis, Minnesota. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the building originally housed a credit union, but was converted to library use in 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
View of the back of the Southeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 1222 Fourth Street Southeast, Mineapolis, Minnesota. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the building originally housed a credit union, but was converted to library use in 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Front view of the Southeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 1222 Fourth Street Southeast, Mineapolis, Minnesota. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the building originally housed a credit union, but was converted to library use in 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This shows the reference and stack area of the St. Cloud Public Library's Carnegie building. The building stood at 124 Fifth Avenue South from 1902 until it was torn down in 1981. This image was part of a presentation used to persuade the community that the St. Cloud Public Library had outgrown its space and needed a new building.
This view shows the main stack area and decorative window details in the St. Cloud Public Library's Carnegie building. The building stood at 124 Fifth Avenue South from 1902 until it was torn down in 1981. This image was part of a presentation used to persuade the community that the St. Cloud Public Library had outgrown its space and needed a new building.
This shows the staff work area and circulation desk of the St. Cloud Public Library's Carnegie building. The building stood at 124 Fifth Avenue South from 1902 until it was torn down in 1981. This image was part of a presentation used to persuade the community that the St. Cloud Public Library had outgrown its space and needed a new building. In the foreground is head cataloger Hazel Zindler.
These stairs led to the records loft of the St. Cloud The building stood at 124 Fifth Avenue South from 1902 until it was torn down in 1981. This image was part of a presentation used to persuade the community that the St. Cloud Public Library had outgrown its space and needed a new building.
This photograph shows the woodwork on the stairs leading down to the children's room in the St. Cloud Public Library's Carnegie building which stood at 124 Fifth Avenue South from 1902 until it was torn down in 1981.
Exterior view of the St. Anthony branch of Hennepin County Library, including a book drop and telephone booth. St. Anthony Library has been providing service to St. Anthony and northeast Minneapolis residents since 1963, when it opened in a storefront in St. Anthony Shopping Center, Minnesota. In 2002 the library moved to a different section of the shopping center, at 2941 Pentagon Drive Northeast.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
St. Anthony Library has been providing service to St. Anthony and northeast Minneapolis residents since 1963, when it opened in a storefront in the east end of the St. Anthony Shopping Center.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
St. Anthony Library has been providing service to St. Anthony and northeast Minneapolis residents since 1963, when it opened in a storefront in the east end of the St. Anthony Shopping Center.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
St. Anthony Library has been providing service to St. Anthony and northeast Minneapolis residents since 1963, when it opened in a storefront in the east end of the St. Anthony Shopping Center.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior view of the St. Bonifacius branch of Hennepin County Library. The fa ade of the small building is decorated with two square columns with an ornamental frieze and pediment. St. Bonifacius Library opened in 1931 in the former People s State Bank Building which was donated to the Village of St. Bonifacius for use as a library by local landowners Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Gale. The building, which was constructed in 1916, had no running water, restrooms or central heating and cooling until 1987. The library was renovated in 2006. It serves residents of St. Bonifacius, Mound, Minnetrista, Waconia and Westonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
St. Bonifacius Library opened in 1931 in the former Peoples State Bank Building. It was donated to the Village of St. Bonifacius for use as a library by local landowners Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Gale. The building, which was constructed in 1916, had no running water, restrooms or central heating and cooling until 1987. The library was renovated in 2006. It serves residents of St. Bonifacius, Mound, Minnetrista, Waconia and Westonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
St. Bonifacius Library opened in 1931 in the former People's State Bank Building. It was donated to the Village of St. Bonifacius for use as a library by local landowners Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Gale. The building, which was constructed in 1916, had no running water, restrooms or central heating and cooling until 1987. The library was renovated in 2006. It serves residents of St. Bonifacius, Mound, Minnetrista, Waconia and Westonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
In 1913, the Village of St. Louis Park voted to establish a public library and reading rooms in a location on Walker Street. The next year, the library moved to Central Junior High School, where it remained for more than 40 years. In 1960, it moved again to Paul Revere Masonic Temple. In 1968 the library opened in its first free-standing building, pictured here, at 3240 Library Lane. The building was subsequently renovated in 2014.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
In 1913, the Village of St. Louis Park voted to establish a public library and reading rooms in a location on Walker Street. The next year, the library moved to Central Junior High School, where it remained for more than 40 years. In 1960, it moved again to Paul Revere Masonic Temple. In 1968 the library opened in its first free-standing building, pictured here, at 3240 Library Lane. The building was subsequently renovated in 2014.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
In 1913, the Village of St. Louis Park voted to establish a public library and reading rooms in a location on Walker Street. The next year, the library moved to Central Junior High School, where it remained for more than 40 years. In 1960, it moved again to Paul Revere Masonic Temple. In 1968 the library opened in its first free-standing building, pictured here, at 3240 Library Lane. The building was subsequently renovated in 2014.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
In 1913, the Village of St. Louis Park voted to establish a public library and reading rooms in a location on Walker Street. The next year, the library moved to Central Junior High School, where it remained for more than 40 years. In 1960, it moved again to Paul Revere Masonic Temple. The library opened in its first free-standing location in 1968 in a residential neighborhood near St. Louis Park High School.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Librarian Eva Nelson leads story time in front of a fireplace in the children's room. The St. Cloud Public Library's Carnegie building stood at 124 Fifth Avenue South from 1902 until it was torn down in 1981.
This was once the St. Peter Public Library. The building is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Mulberry Street in St. Peter. This photograph was taken prior to the construction on the National Guard Armory to the north in 1913.
This photograph shows the old St. Peter Public Library, which was located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Mulberry Streets. Andrew Carnegie provided funds for its construction.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter Public Library in 1958. The library was on the northeast corner of the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Mulberry Street. This postcard negative, marked 548, has been converted to a digital positive image.
Sue Thue was the Sandstone Public Library Branch Librarian from 1981-2005 in Sandstone, Minnesota. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Sue Wilson was the Lindstrom Public Library Branch Librarian from 1981-2005 in Lindstrom, Minnesota. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
The lobby of the Sumner branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. The branch opened in 1915 in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Corporation. It is named for Charles Sumner, a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Before 1915, the library was located in a rented room at 901 6th Avenue North.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Sumner branch of the Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1915 in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Corporation. It is named for Charles Sumner, a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Before 1915, the library was located in a rented room at 901 6th Avenue North.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Sumner branch of the Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1915 in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Corporation. It is named for Charles Sumner, a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Before 1915, the library was located in a rented room at 901 6th Avenue North.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
A display of menorahs and books in the Sumner branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 611 Van White Memorial Boulevard, which opened in 1915. The Carnegie-funded building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
A display in the Sumner branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 611 Van White Memorial Boulevard, which opened in 1915. The Carnegie-funded building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Sumner Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library is removed from its foundation and relocated 100 feet north to accommodate Olson Memorial Highway. Exterior of the Sumner branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 611 Van White Memorial Boulevard, which opened in 1915. Photo was taken during the move. The Carnegie-funded building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Sumner Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library is removed from its foundation and relocated 100 feet north to accommodate Olson Memorial Highway. Exterior of the Sumner branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 611 Van White Memorial Boulevard, which opened in 1915. Photo taken during the move. The Carnegie-funded building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior of the Sumner branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 611 Van White Memorial Boulevard, which opened in 1915. The Carnegie-funded building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Sue Sharp was the Pine City Public Library Branch Librarian from 1979-1983 in Pine City, Minnesota. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
A Chisago County library that maintains its independence as an unaffiliated library is the Taylors Falls Public Library, housed in this building since 1887.
Roosevelt High School seniors go through the central book stacks on a visit to the Minneapolis Public Library. A clipping taped to the back reads, " Back in the stacks, students see volumes not in popular use by library patrons. The public is not permitted in the stacks, but for the purposes of the tour, library officials allowed students to browse in the forbidden territory. Left to right, David Swanson, Joan Haenel, Wendell C. Anderson and Joan Dahl, front, enter the stacks."
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Vernis Anderson, clerk at the Headquarters of East Central Regional Library, files locations cards to indicate where items are located throughout the system, Cambridge, Minnesota. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
The photograph is taken from present day 4th Street. The fa?ade is almost completed. Two building cranes are visible in front of the library. Window frames are now present on the second floor.
The second location of the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1981 at 2880 Hennepin Avenue, in a building that was mostly underground. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The second location of the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1981 at 2880 Hennepin Avenue, in a building that was mostly underground. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Patrons in the periodicals area of the second location of the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library. This facility opened in 1981 at 2880 Hennepin Avenue, in a building that was mostly underground. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1911 at 2901 Hennepin Avenue South. In the 1981 the branch moved across the street.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1911 at 2901 Hennepin Avenue South. In the 1981 the branch moved across the street.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1911 at 2901 Hennepin Avenue South. In the 1970s the branch moved across the street.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Adult Department of the Walker Branch of Minneapolis Public Library. This branch opened in 1911 at 2901 Hennepin Avenue South where it functioned until the 1970s.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Reference area of the Walker Branch of Minneapolis Public Library. This branch opened in 1911 at 2901 Hennepin Avenue South where it functioned until the 1970s.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
A Hennepin County Library bookmobile is parked in front of the Wayzata Public Library, housed at that time in the City Hall building\. Wayzata Library serves Wayzata- and Lake Minnetonka-area residents. In 1905, space for a library was made available in Wayzata City Hall. When a fire destroyed City Hall in 1955, the library moved into a temporary location in the Kallstead Building. It reopened in 1957 in the new City Hall and again in its current location in Wayzata town square with a view of Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Wayzata Library serves Wayzata- and Lake Minnetonka-area residents. In 1905, space for a library was made available in Wayzata City Hall. When a fire destroyed City Hall in 1955, the library moved into a temporary location in the Kallstead Building. It reopened in 1957 in the new City Hall and again in its current location in Wayzata town square with a view of Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Wayzata Library serves Wayzata- and Lake Minnetonka-area residents. In 1905, space for a library was made available in Wayzata City Hall. When a fire destroyed City Hall in 1955, the library moved into a temporary location in the Kallstead Building. It reopened in 1957 in the new City Hall and again in its current location in Wayzata town square with a view of Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Wayzata Library serves Wayzata- and Lake Minnetonka-area residents. In 1905, space for a library was made available in Wayzata City Hall. When a fire destroyed City Hall in 1955, the library moved into a temporary location in the Kallstead Building. It reopened in 1957 in the new City Hall and again in its current location in Wayzata town square with a view of Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Webber Park branch of the Minneapolis Public Library was formerly known (from 1910 to 1954) as the Camden Park branch. Renamed in 1954, it was housed in the Webber Park fieldhouse at 4380 Webber Parkway, until the building was razed in 1979.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Wendy Prokosch has been the Mora Public Library Branch Librarian since 1978 in Mora, Minnesota. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The 16mm films and projectors required continual maintenance. Here, Ron McGriff, assistant director, and Alzina Stone, film coordinator, troubleshoot a problem at the East Central Regional Library Headquarters in 1976. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
The photograph is taken from present day 4th corners of Washington and 4th Streets. Window frames are now installed being installed on the third floors of the library. The roof will soon enclose the library. The power lift is still needed for the finishing work.
The photograph is taken from an elevated position on present day Kellogg Boulevard. Roof trusses are in place and soon the roofing materials will be fixed in place. The power lift is still needed to move materials to the various floors of the library. Construction workers can be seen on the roof. Below the power lift can be seen three round arches. These arches make up the loading and delivery dock for the library.
The photograph is taken from an elevated position on present day Kellogg Boulevard. The scaffolds with their cranes, and the power lift have been removed. Finishing work continues on the room. Three rectangular openings on the roof will be for skylights. Windows that have the frames installed are now being sealed.
"Young people from high schools all over the city meet to look over school annuals and papers, read from the book collection especially selected for teen-agers and talk over school events in the Young People's Room at the Main Minneapolis Public Library."
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Student representatives from each Minneapolis High School aid in setting up the exhibit "Youth Goes to War" in the Young People's Room of Minneapolis Public Library's Central Library.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library