Minnesota's Regional Public Library Systems

Every community.
Every county.
One open book.

Twelve regional library systems cover all 87 Minnesota counties, sharing collections, technology, and expertise so the smallest town library can offer the whole state's resources.

Find your region What we do

Map of Minnesota showing the service areas of the twelve regional public library systems, color-coded by region and labeled by county.

12regional systems

87counties served

17M+items shared via interlibrary loan

50+years of cooperation

Why regions matter

What regional cooperation makes possible

One card, statewide

A local library card works at public libraries across Minnesota — borrow from anywhere in the state.

Shared collections

Seventeen million items move between communities through interlibrary loan and MNLINK.

Connectivity & digital access

Regions manage the network bringing internet, eBooks, and databases to every library and home.

Expertise on call

Reference librarians, grant and building consultants, and shared training for even the smallest branches.

Our belief

Regional systems are agents of change, equalizers of service, and providers of access and opportunity.

Quick links

Resources & materials

Search MNLINK Find and request materials from libraries across Minnesota in one search. mnlink.org → Branding & publicity Official CRPLSA logos, the regional map, and outreach materials for download. Get the files → The twelve regions Find your regional library system and connect with its services. Explore the map →