Hosmer Library - Hennepin County Library

Nestled in Minneapolis's vibrant Powderhorn community, Hosmer Library opened its doors in 1916 as the last of four Carnegie-funded architectural jewels in the city. Named for pioneering director James K. Hosmer (1892-1904), it flourished under Gratia Countryman's visionary leadership as one of her 13 landmark libraries. Honored with city heritage designation and a National Register of Historic Places listing, this timeless treasure buzzes with modern delights: captivating art, cutting-edge computers, K-12 tutoring, multilingual collections, meeting rooms, a unique seed library, STEAM Squad programs, and an eclectic zine collection—a true hub of history and innovation!