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Hennepin County Library, Hennepin County, MN

We at Hennepin County Library believe that access to information is a fundamental right and is essential to an informed society. One of the core missions of the public library is to provide equal access to that information, and to make available valuable resources that would help to benefit the communities we serve.  We value the growing diversity in our communities, and we also agree with the idea that libraries, by their nature, should (and do) have a unique role in advancing racial equity. Therefore, we are continuously working to provide welcoming spaces that reflect the diverse populations we serve, and we are consciously striving to deliver relevant programming and services that respond to the varied needs of our communities. 

But while these are the principles that ground and guide our work, we recognize that we still have more work to do in order to fully ensure that our communities of color have equitable access to the resources we provide. Historically, Hennepin County Library has been a white institution, and we are aware now of how that history has negatively impacted how we serve and engage communities of color. By our commitment and participation in GARE, we can better understand and therefore work to remove any barriers to access. Authentic engagement and collaboration with communities of color will direct programs and services that are relevant and responsive to these communities. We can ensure that our work advances racial equity in communities we serve. 

News from Hennepin County Library, Hennepin County, MN


March 24, 2020

Bringing Equity into the Library: A Conversation with Christy Mulligan, DEI Coordinator for the Hennepin County Library 

Libraries are often considered one of the foremost democratic institutions in America. However, the American library system as a whole has struggled with issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. In this post, we speak with Christy Mulligan on how the GARE framework has helped to establish new norms and catalyze necessary conversations around racial equityREAD MORE > Read More


April 10, 2017

Welcome New Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity Cohort Member: Hennepin County Library

Hennepin County Library believes that access to information is a fundamental right and is essential to an informed society. One of the core missions of the public library is to provide equal access to that information, and to make available valuable resources that would help to benefit the communities they serve. Hennepin County Library values theREAD MORE > Read More


March 22, 2017

Welcome New Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity Cohort Member: Hennepin County District Court

The Fourth Judicial District Court is the largest trial court in Minnesota with 62 judges, 15 referees, and 582 staff who process approximately 40% of all cases filed in the state. The District serves Hennepin County, which is made up of 45 cities (population: 1.2 million), and approximately 40 percent of the state’s residents of color. WithREAD MORE > Read More


August 18, 2015

The Twin Cities Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute: Using Board and Commission Appointments to Advance Racial Equity

A unique partnership between the City of Minneapolis and Nexus Community Partners works to improve racial equity in board and commission membership, which in turn influences major policy decisions toward more equitable outcomes. Read More


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