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1314 E. Franklin Ave. Minneapolis MN 55404-2924

2010 | BEST LIBRARY

While the Minneapolis Central Library brings the oomph to the city's library system, there's something to be said about a small neighborhood space in which to cuddle up with a good book. Check out the Franklin Library, a wonderful meeting place blocks from the Franklin light rail stop. The library was renovated and reopened in 2005 to keep its old-school charm while updating for new needs. Cozy chairs are placed throughout the building, some in front of fireplaces. Plenty of natural light... More »
2006 | BEST ARCHITECTURAL RENOVATION OF AN OLD BUILDING

The atmosphere in the Franklin Community Library is jubilant. Children--when they aren't parked with a book in the children's pavilion, teen arena, or stairwell--are run-walking the short maze of the small library's recently renovated footprint, often forgetting to heed the "inside voices" rule. Or they're staring slack-jawed at the kids'-area computer screen in front of them, too heavily weighed down with enormous earphones to be running in and out of the reading rooms. In short,... More »

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2010 | BEST LIBRARY