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Metro State Library & Learning Center
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Library and Information Services exists to fulfill the information needs and foster the intellectual growth of the Metro State community.
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The holidays may be a ways off, but you can join our cozy gathering at Coffee & Connections on Mon., 11/17, from 11:30 – 1:00 in our Fireplace Lounge. All are invited for free coffee from Elite Espresso and time with Murphy the therapy dog. 🐶☕ Learn more: northstartherapyanimals.org/animals/murp...
Graphic with a light grey background and blue text. The text reads, “Coffee and Connections at the Library! First-floor lounge, featuring Murphy the therapy dog! Monday, November 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.” The Metro State logo and Murphy’s photo are included.
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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They say “never judge a book by its cover,” & with these titles you’ll definitely want to peek inside! Great pop-up books are brilliants crafted artifacts where cities, stories, poetry, and floral arrangements literally leap off the page. Stop by and check them out on our first-floor book display!
Display of pop-up books and other non-traditional books.
November 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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The Twin Cities Book Festival is this Saturday, November 8th! Come to Union Depot in St. Paul from 10am to 5pm and check out all the activities and events here: twincitiesbookfestival.com #tcbf
Twin Cities Book Festival
Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival is the annual Minnesota gathering for readers, writers, publishers, and purveyors of literature.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Check out this traveling exhibit from Minnesota Digital Library on Minnesota businesswomen in the seed and nursery field in the 1890s-1900s. 🌱 You can also enjoy our gardening books, Seed Library, and our Seed Circle event on Wed., Nov. 19, at 6 p.m., with SPPL and @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social
Photo of the Seed Library book display. Photo of one of the banners featured in the Minnesota Seedswomen traveling exhibit. Photo of one of the banners featured in the Minnesota Seedswomen traveling exhibit. Photo of one of the banners featured in the Minnesota Seedswomen traveling exhibit.
November 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Dreaming of becoming a writer? The Metro State Library offers a wide range of books to support every stage of your writing journey with shelves full of inspiration from children’s literature, poetry and screenplays to technical and professional writing. All books are ready for checkout!
Photograph of a book display with topics on becoming a writer, overcoming writer's block and the publishing industry.
November 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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It's Election Day!

The polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cast your ballot and make your voice heard.

✅ Poll finder: pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
✅ Sample ballot: myballotmn.sos.mn.gov
✅ Check registration: <a href="http://sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote
✅ Complete voting info: sos.mn.gov/elections-voting
November 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Find a local food shelf using the Hunger Solutions map at https://www.hungersolutions.org/find-help/ or by calling 1-888-711-1151.
October 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Whether you're going out or staying in and getting cozy, we hope you have a Happy Halloween! 🎃👻Our collection is full of spook-tacular horror books and movies for all ages for you to enjoy tonight and all year round.

What's the scariest story you've ever read or watched? 👀
Graphic with a purple background that includes cartoon ghosts reading, a cartoon skeleton reading on top of a jack-o'-lantern, and a cartoon spider and bat. Orange text reads, "We wish everyone a Happy Halloween!" The Metro State logo is included in white.
October 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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👻 Spooky season is here! We want to see the coolest, scariest most creative Minnesota yards. Know someone who has the best decorations on your block? Is it you? Email us at tell@mpr.org with your photo and city.
October 29, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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There's one more Community Seed Circle coming up on Wednesday, November 19, 6-7pm at Dayton's Bluff Library in St. Pau! 🌱
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Our next Community Seed Circle is coming up on Wednesday! 🌱 Everyone is welcome to join us, @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social, and Saint Paul Public Library to replenish the Seed Library and talk about gardening. We'll have tea for everyone and an orientation for volunteers. 🍵
Graphic with a green background of a hand holding a seed and plant leaves. Text reads "Community Seed Circle at the East Side Seed Library. Third Wednesday of the Month. September 17, October 15, November 19, 6-7 p.m. Sort seeds and connect with neighbors. Dayton's Bluff Library, 645 7th St. E, St. Paul, MN, 55106." The Saint Paul Public Library, Urban Roots, and Metro State logos are included below.
October 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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As the federal government shutdown drags on, tens of millions of people are at risk of losing food and nutrition aid as a result. The NPR Network wants to hear from you about the potential loss or delay of these food benefits. n.pr/47w3It4
Are you worried about your SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story
As the federal government shutdown drags on, tens of millions of people are at risk of losing food and nutrition aid as a result. The NPR Network wants to hear from you about the potential loss or delay of these food benefits.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Has someone performed an act of kindness or courage that made your life or your community a little better? We want to hear your story for our Thank You, Stranger series, big or small! Bonus points if it's connected to trick-or-treating. 🍬 Email us at efinn@mpr.org.
October 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our reading challenge and helped us celebrate the freedom to read! We asked you to write a sentence about the book you read any why it deserves to to be in libraries. Your answers were so impressive, we just had to share!
"...To understand why freedom of thought and expression is important and to understand the dangers of unchecked power." A reader's comments on he book, 1984. "...gives LGBTQ+ people representation and provides an honest look into the world." A reader's comments on All Boys Aren't Blue. "...well-written, adventurous window into a difficult time in US history and how different racial, cultural, socio-economic groups functioned." A reader's comment on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. "It's an excellent exploration of fascism, patriarchy and religious nationalism. A reader's comment on The Handmaids Tale.
October 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Celebrate sustainability and the Spooky Season at our Costume and Party Supply Swap. Find a costume or accessory, or donate your unneeded items - All FREE!
Public Works Waste and Recycling, 60 W. Sycamore St., 55117.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22
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October 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Thank you to all who attended Coffee & Connections with us and Metro State Tutoring earlier today! Elite Espresso and Murphy the therapy dog will return on Monday, November 17. We hope you can make it to our last Coffee & Connections of the semester! 🐶☕
Photo of Murphy the therapy dog lying on his side. Photo of Murphy the therapy dog lying on his side. Photo of the Elite Espresso cart. Photo of a smiling library staff member with Murphy the therapy dog.
October 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Metro State Library and Metro State Tutoring are thrilled to welcome everyone back to Coffee & Connections in the Fireplace Lounge on Mon., 10/20. From 11:30 – 1:00, we’ll have free coffee from Elite Espresso, and Murphy the therapy dog will offer friendly, furry companionship. All are welcome! 🐶☕
Graphic with a light grey background and green text. Two coffee cups with eyes are high fiving each other. The text reads, "Coffee & Connections at the library! First-floor lounge. Featuring Murphy the therapy dog! Monday, October 20, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m." Murphy's photo and the Metro State logo are included.
October 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Did you know that Metro State students, fac/staff can reserve study rooms up to 2 weeks in advance? Visit library.metrostate.edu to book. When it’s time for your reservation, stop by the 1st floor desk to check out the key.
Graphic of students studying in a room together. Also included is the Metro State logo.
October 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Disability history is often overlooked despite being essential to the human story. Our new display highlights disabled history makers, the continuing fight for access, and resources for disabled patrons and their loved ones. Use your Metro State ID or community borrower card to check them out!
Photo of a library display with materials on disability history topics. Photo of a library display with materials on disability history topics. Photo of a library display with materials on disability history topics. Photo of a library display with materials on disability history topics.
October 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Banned Books Week may be coming to a close but any time is a great time to fight censorship by reading banned books. Stop by and check out our display of banned and challenged books today!

Plus, there's still time to enter our reading challenge for a chance to win a library gift pack!
Photograph of 2 challenged books from the library's collection. A black t-shirt imprinted with an open book underneath a rainbow and text reading "It's a beautiful day to read banned books."
October 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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What do YOU want us to study? 🤔 This year, we're opening our research proposal process to include you, our audience. Pitch your ideas for our 2026 research agenda in the comments below. 🗣️⬇️
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October 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Come explore and support local artists! The Saint Paul Art Crawl has been active since 1977 - the longest-running art crawl in the United States. You can enjoy and purchase art in galleries, lofts and other venues across the city, along with food and live performances.
October 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Our next Community Seed Circle is coming up on Wednesday! 🌱 Everyone is welcome to join us, @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social, and Saint Paul Public Library to replenish the Seed Library and talk about gardening. We'll have tea for everyone and an orientation for volunteers. 🍵
Graphic with a green background of a hand holding a seed and plant leaves. Text reads "Community Seed Circle at the East Side Seed Library. Third Wednesday of the Month. September 17, October 15, November 19, 6-7 p.m. Sort seeds and connect with neighbors. Dayton's Bluff Library, 645 7th St. E, St. Paul, MN, 55106." The Saint Paul Public Library, Urban Roots, and Metro State logos are included below.
October 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Our staff is showing off Banned Books Week spirit! We hope you visit our displays and learn more about the importance of open access to information. You’re also welcome to enter our Reading Challenge for the chance to win a library prize pack. Details are here: library.metrostate.edu/banned-books...
Photo of library staff members standing in front of the library’s interactive banned books display on the first floor. The staff members are wearing matching T-shirts featuring a Harper Lee quote about book banning from To Kill a Mockingbird. The quote reads, “Until I feared I would lose it, I did not love to read. One does not love breathing.” Photo of library staff members standing in front of the library’s interactive banned books display on the first floor. The staff members are wearing matching T-shirts featuring a Harper Lee quote about book banning from To Kill a Mockingbird. The quote reads, “Until I feared I would lose it, I did not love to read. One does not love breathing.”
October 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Banned Books Week has united readers, writers, & libraries in support of the freedom to read. Celebrate with us by checking out our banned and challenged books display on the 2nd floor. Don't forget to join our Banned Book Reading Challenge for a chance to win a library prize package!
Graphic with colorful letters reading BANNED BOOKS WEEK with the slogan: Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.
October 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Thank you to everyone who came to our Star Party and learned about the beauty of space with Mike Lynch. We loved stargazing with all of you! 🔭🌙🌠
Photo of people and a giant telescope in the Community Labyrinth. Photo of an iPad with a picture of the surface of the moon. Photo of people and giant telescopes in the Community Labyrinth. Photo of people and giant telescopes in the Community Labyrinth.
October 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM