Libraries are for everyone.
The Minneapolis Central Library is an essential institution for today and for the new millennium. The Minneapolis Central Library provides free and equal access to electronic resources and printed materials for all people. The Central Library plays a key role in education, lifelong learning, and intellectual freedom. The Minneapolis Central Library's unique collections support the in-depth research needs of libraries and people throughout Minnesota. Built to hold 1.6 million books, the Library is now crammed with 2.5 million print and nonprint items.