Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis

Name: Minneapolis Public Library
Address: Minneapolis, United States

#228 among attractions in Minneapolis

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The Minneapolis Public Library, North Branch building is a former library in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It was designed in 1893 by architect Frederick Corser. When it was opened, it was claimed to be the nation's first branch library to have open shelves so patrons could browse for books on their own, without asking librarians to retrieve them. The library set a precedent for future library development in the Minneapolis Public Library system. ()

Coordinates: 44°59'55"N, 93°17'37"W

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Minneapolis Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Target Field, North Loop, Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art, Broadway Avenue Bridge.

1.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Target Field, Minneapolis
36 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, Target Field stands as a testament to the city's love for baseball and its commitment to revitalizing the downtown area. Opened in 2010, this modern ballpark is the home of Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins and has quickly...
1.1 miSE
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Romanesque architecture
North Loop, Minneapolis
29 min walk • North Loop, once an industrial area with abandoned warehouses and factories, has transformed into one of Minneapolis's most vibrant entertainment districts. Nestled near the banks of the Mississippi River, this neighborhood combines historic charm with modern flair...
1.4 miSE
Museum, Modern art museum
Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art, Minneapolis
36 min walk • The Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art is an artist cooperative located in the historic Warehouse District of downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
0.9 miE
Bridge
Broadway Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis
23 min walk • Broadway Avenue Bridge is a girder bridge that spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Designed by Norman C. Davis and Shawn Pierson Bruns of Van Doren-Hazard-Stallings, it was built in 1987.
1 miE
Bridge
Plymouth Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis
27 min walk • The Plymouth Avenue Bridge is a segmental bridge that spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. It was built in 1983 and was designed by Van Doren-Hazard-Stallings.
1.3 miNE
Bridge
Lowry Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis
35 min walk • The Lowry Avenue Bridge is a steel tied-arch bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, completed in October 2012.
1.6 miSE
44°59'5"N • 93°16'7"W
Aria Mpls, Minneapolis
40 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater, Event space
1.2 miE
Library
Pierre Bottineau Library, Minneapolis
30 min walk • Pierre Bottineau Library is a branch library located in northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It was named for Pierre Bottineau, a prominent Minnesota frontiersman and is one of 41 libraries in the Hennepin County Library System.
1 miS
Library
Sumner Library, Minneapolis
25 min walk • Sumner Library is a neighborhood library located in the Near-north neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Originally part of the Minneapolis Public Library, it became part of the merged Hennepin County Library in 2008.
1 miN
Library
North Regional Library, Minneapolis
26 min walk • North Regional Library is a public library in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Hennepin County Library system. Since opening in 1971, North Regional Library at 1315 Lowry Ave. N. in Minneapolis serves a diverse metropolitan community, Near North, Minneapolis.
1.1 miE
Brewery, Nightlife, Historical place
Grain Belt, Minneapolis
30 min walk • Grain Belt is a brand of beer brewed in the American state of Minnesota, by the August Schell Brewing Company. The beer has been produced in a number of varieties. Grain Belt Golden was the original style introduced in 1893.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Minneapolis Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Near North, Minneapolis (10 min walk), North Commons Park, Minneapolis (11 min walk), Washington Avenue, Minneapolis (22 min walk), Broadway Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis (23 min walk).

How to get to Minneapolis Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Minneapolis Public Library:

Bus

Penn & West Broadway (21 min walk)
Penn & Plymouth (22 min walk)

Light rail

Target Field • Lines: 901, 902 (34 min walk)

Train

Target Field (35 min walk)