Guided Tour & Discussion

Join us for this guided wonderful tour of the south Minneapolis treasure Hosmer Library. To view the website click here.  Not just a library but also a community center serving this diverse neighborhood,  The library was closed for a year for rennovation and opened again in August. 

Tues Oct 1, 5:30-6:30        347 E 36th St, Minneapolis   (on the southwest corner of 34th St & 4th Ave)

Hosmer Library serves the Powderhorn/Central community of Minneapolis. The library opened in 1916 and was the last of four Carnegie-funded libraries built in the city. One of 13 libraries developed under nationally known library director Gratia Countryman, the library is named for James K. Hosmer, who preceded Countryman as director from 1892-1904. The library has received historic designation from the City of Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.