Batting One Thousand

Minnesota Twins mascot T. C. Bear greets Hennepin County (Minn.) Library patrons February 8 during the “Ballpark Mondays” kickoff at the central branch to celebrate that the library is now open seven days a week. The Monday hours are being financed by revenue from the ballpark sales tax. Twins All-Star Ron Coomer signed autographs at event and Sue Nelson, the official stadium organist, entertained the crowd with ballpark tunes.

Credit: Hennepin County Public Affairs