The Hoffman Research Library (HRL)  is located at the Minnesota Genealogy Center in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. It is a destination research facility for the Midwest region, with unique resources for studying family history. The 30,000+ items contained in the HRL collection  represent the state of Minnesota; all its individual counties and larger cities; all of the fifty states of the United States plus specialized regions (e.g. New England); and a wide spectrum of nationalities and countries from around the world. The depth of coverage varies across states and countries, and many items are in their language of origin.

Library Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to staff the Minnesota Genealogy Center during public hours. Duties include opening and closing the Center, answering the phone, and helping walk-in patrons find their way around the Hoffman Research Library. New volunteers are paired with an experienced volunteer to learn the ropes. No experience is necessary.  Members may access the Volunteer Registration page  and view the volunteer calendar through the member login page. Or you can contact our Volunteer Coordinators  for more information about duties and training.

Please consider regularly giving a few hours - we can't do it without you!