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West Lakes

MOUND | SPRING PARK | MINNETRISTA | LONG LAKE | ORONO | MAPLE PLAIN | ST . BONIFACIUS

Libraries : a place to gather and learn

Libraries aren ’ t just for checking out books anymore . The three branches of the Hennepin County Library system allow community members access to a vast network of resources , both in print and digital media , as well as classes and events for all ages .
Hennepin County Library system has 41 libraries and more than 5 million books , CDs and DVDs in 40 world languages .
Books , movies and music can also be downloaded online and residents download these items at a rate of over a million annual downloads . Of course , for those preferring a hard copy can find one , if not at local branches , at others throughout the county .
Besides resources , the local library branches host a variety of classes , storytimes and more . Many libraries offer extensive summer programming for both children and adults . Many of these programs are run by volunteers , presenting an excellent opportunity to get involved in one ’ s community .
For more information , visit www . hclib . org .
Long Lake Library
Long Lake Library is located on the north side of 1865 W . Wayzata Blvd . in Long Lake . Library staff can be reached at 612-543-6425 . Open noon - 8 p . m . on Mondays and 9 a . m . - 5 p . m . on Wednesdays and Fridays . Closed on Tuesdays , Thursdays , Saturdays and Sundays .
Maple Plain Library
Maple Plain Library is located at 5184 E . Main St . in Maple Plain . Library staff can be reached by calling 612-543- 5700 . Open noon - 8 p . m . on Tuesdays and 9 a . m . - 5 p . m . on Wednesday through Saturday . Closed on Mondays , and Sundays .
Westonka Library
Westonka Library is located at 2079 Commerce Blvd . in Mound . Library staff can be reached at 612-543-6175 . Open 9a . m . - 5 p . m . on Mondays , Thursdays , Fridays , and Saturdays ; and noon to 8 p . m . on Tuesdays and Wednesdays . Closed on Sundays .
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