Augsburg Park Library
🏢 Hennepin County Library · Richfield, Minnesota
Augsburg Park Library
Augsburg Park Library has anchored the corner of 71st and Nicollet in Richfield since it opened in its current building in 1975. Tucked beside the park that gives it its name, the branch was renovated in 2013 and serves Richfield and nearby south Minneapolis communities as part of Hennepin County Library — one of the busiest library systems in the country.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 12pm–8pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm–8pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | 12pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN 55423
Phone: (612) 543-6200
Website: hclib.org
Plus Code: 86P8VPFC+JF (Richfield, MN)
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📖 About Augsburg Park Library
Augsburg Park Library is Richfield's only Hennepin County Library branch, sitting at 7100 Nicollet Avenue beside the park that shares its name. The location has provided service since 1975 and underwent a modernizing renovation in 2013 that improved energy efficiency and updated the public spaces. As a full branch of the 41-location Hennepin County Library system, the branch gives cardholders access to millions of physical and digital items, plus ELM (Electronic Library for Minnesota) — the state's free digital portal — at no cost. A language collection and rotating art installations reflect the diverse community it serves. Richfield residents can also tap into MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency), the regional consortium that funds shared programs across eight Twin Cities library systems, including the smARTpass arts access benefit.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Hennepin County Library branch serving Richfield since 1975, renovated in 2013
- Extended evening hours Monday through Wednesday until 8 pm, ideal for after-school and after-work visits
- Multilingual collections reflecting Richfield's diverse community
- Rotating art installations and a dedicated youth homework-help program
- Full access to ELM (Electronic Library for Minnesota) and the HCL digital collection including Libby, hoopla, and Kanopy
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Augsburg Park cardholders unlock Minnesota's statewide and Hennepin County digital libraries at no charge:
📚 Services
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying, and scanning
- Meeting room available for community use
- K–12 homework help and youth programs
- Multilingual and language-learning collections
- Interlibrary loan through Hennepin County Library
- smARTpass — free and discounted Twin Cities arts & performance tickets (via MELSA)
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytime and early-literacy programs
- After-school homework help
- Teen and adult programming
- Summer reading and learning
- Community cultural events
📍 Nearby Libraries in South Minneapolis & Richfield
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Augsburg Park Library hours?
Augsburg Park Library is open Monday through Wednesday noon–8 pm, Thursday through Saturday 9 am–5 pm, and Sunday noon–5 pm. Evening hours Monday–Wednesday make it easy to visit after school or work.
Is Augsburg Park Library in Richfield or Minneapolis?
The library is in Richfield at 7100 Nicollet Avenue, though the building sits close to the Minneapolis border. It is a branch of Hennepin County Library and serves residents of Richfield and surrounding south-Minneapolis neighborhoods.
Can I get a Hennepin County Library card at Augsburg Park?
Yes. Any Minnesota resident can get a free Hennepin County Library card at Augsburg Park or any HCL branch. The card unlocks the full HCL collection, ELM databases, Libby, hoopla, and Kanopy.
Does Augsburg Park Library have a meeting room?
Yes. The library has a meeting room available for community use. Contact the branch or check hclib.org for availability and reservation details.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.