Established in 1922, Hennepin County Library is a library system that maintains a collection of more than 5 million books, CDs and DVDs in over 40 world languages. It operates nearly 40 libraries that serve approximately 1 million residents in Hennepin County in Minnesota. The system s libraries have a collection of books, magazines, maps, and music and movie items. Hennepin County Library s libraries provide a range of learning programs for children, senior citizens, business owners and students. Its libraries offer membership services and issue library cards. The system s libraries feature meeting rooms for public use. Hennepin County Library s libraries have playback equipment, microform readers and coin-operated copiers. Its libraries provide books on various subjects, including education, genealogy, health and wellness, history and biography, arts and entertainment, countries and travel, cultures and diversity, and business and investments. The system maintains computer laboratories and technology centers. Hennepin County Library is a department of Hennepin County Government.