Linden Hills Library
🏢 Hennepin County Library — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Linden Hills Library
A 1931 Tudor Revival gem with leaded-glass windows and two historic fireplaces, the Linden Hills Library is both a Minneapolis landmark and a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 2900 West 43rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Phone: (612) 543-6825
Website: hclib.org
📖 About Linden Hills Library
Linden Hills Library sits at 2900 West 43rd Street in the Linden Hills neighborhood of southwest Minneapolis. The building opened on February 5, 1931, designed in the Tudor Revival style by the firm Bard & Vanderbilt at a cost of about $42,000. It is known for its leaded-glass windows, outdoor terraces, and two historic fireplaces that remain a favorite with neighborhood readers. The branch was designated a Minneapolis landmark in 1997 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. A roughly $2.3 million renovation completed in 2002 added about 1,200 square feet and installed a new stained-glass panel over the entrance by artist Phil Daniel. The library became part of the Hennepin County Library system in 2008.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Opened February 5, 1931, in the Tudor Revival style designed by Bard & Vanderbilt
- Designated a Minneapolis landmark in 1997 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000
- Features leaded-glass windows, outdoor terraces, and two historic fireplaces
- A 2001–2002 renovation added stained glass over the entrance by artist Phil Daniel
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Linden Hills Library a historic building?
Yes. Opened in 1931, it was designated a Minneapolis landmark in 1997 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Does the Linden Hills Library really have fireplaces?
It does. The 1931 Tudor Revival building includes two historic fireplaces along with leaded-glass windows and outdoor terraces that remain popular with visitors.
What was added in the library's early-2000s renovation?
A renovation completed in 2002, costing roughly $2.3 million, added about 1,200 square feet and installed a stained-glass panel over the entrance created by artist Phil Daniel.
