Yes, it's a true fact. In 1893 the Minneapolis Public Library became one of the first in the country to establish a special children's room. Since that time, the library has been dedicated to providing quality children's literature and reaching out to promote reading and library use. Generations of children have learned to love books and reading through the efforts of Minneapolis Public Library staff.
The Children's section in the new library (to open in 2006) will feature child-focused design, a welcoming presence for families, and lots of "wow." We hope to also have a world-class planetarium as part of the building (pending legislative support). For more info, please see the "New Buildings" section of our website at www.mplib.org Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Coordinator Minneapolis Public Library -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 12:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Mpls] Kiddos & Minneapolis Praise for the D.T. library Children's Department reminds me of something I once heard: That Minneapolis created the first children's department in a public library. Is this true? If so, can we expect a children's section in the new building that builds upon, rather than retreats from, this historic accomplishment? Any help out there? Steve Jevning Leonardo's Basement in Kingfield, Close to Hosmer Library and close to Nicollet Mall, great choices _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
