A group of children and teens climbs a staircase to the second level of the Hennepin County Library system's Southdale Library, while other customers check out items at a counter.
Children reading books in library children's area. A table contains books and a small terrarium. One child is seated in a chair shaped like a baseball glove. Outside the second-story west-facing window, a parking lot and several Edina business buildings are visible.
At the Hennepin County Library's Southdale branch, three customers are assisted by two library employees at a counter labeled "returns" and "library cards."
Newton Minow, member of the Public Broadcasting System Board of Governors and former chair of the Federal Communications Commission, speaks from podium.
Newton Minow, member of the Public Broadcasting System Board of Governors and former chair of the Federal Communications Commission, speaks from podium. Three men and two women are seated behind him. Cassette tape recorder on floor next to podium.
Newton Minow, member of the Public Broadcasting System Board of Governors and former chair of the Federal Communications Commission, speaks from podium. Three men and two women are seated behind him. Cassette tape recorder on floor next to podium.
Ed Ault seated at keyboard controlling chimes in the old courthouse, also known as Minneapolis City Hall and the Municipal Building. The building's commemorative plaque listing original commission members and building information is behind him.