Metro State Library & Learning Center
@metrostatelib.bsky.social
Library and Information Services exists to fulfill the information needs and foster the intellectual growth of the Metro State community.
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...
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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...
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!
November 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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!
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
November 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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
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!
November 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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!
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? 👀
What's the scariest story you've ever read or watched? 👀
October 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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? 👀
What's the scariest story you've ever read or watched? 👀
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!
October 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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!
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! 🐶☕
October 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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! 🐶☕
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! 🐶☕
October 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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! 🐶☕
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.
October 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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.
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!
October 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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!
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!
Plus, there's still time to enter our reading challenge for a chance to win a library gift pack!
October 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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!
Plus, there's still time to enter our reading challenge for a chance to win a library gift pack!
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. 🍵
October 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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. 🍵
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...
October 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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...
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!
October 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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!
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! 🔭🌙🌠
October 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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! 🔭🌙🌠
Our downstairs display is full of facts and the people who report them! 📰 This month, we're highlighting journalists and the essential work they do in keeping the public informed. We also offer print newspapers and digital access to an array of publications and databases here: library.metrostate.edu
October 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Our downstairs display is full of facts and the people who report them! 📰 This month, we're highlighting journalists and the essential work they do in keeping the public informed. We also offer print newspapers and digital access to an array of publications and databases here: library.metrostate.edu
Next week, Oct. 5-11th, is Banned Books Week. Join us is our reading challenge! Just fill out an entry form with the name of a banned book you've read or are currently reading and be entered to win a library prize pack!
October 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Next week, Oct. 5-11th, is Banned Books Week. Join us is our reading challenge! Just fill out an entry form with the name of a banned book you've read or are currently reading and be entered to win a library prize pack!
We had fun decorating our bullet journals with everyone who joined us for Stay Organized yesterday! 📓🖋️ The next meetup is on Wednesday, October 29, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Come on in for monthly log stickers and more to enjoy some creative, productive fun.
September 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We had fun decorating our bullet journals with everyone who joined us for Stay Organized yesterday! 📓🖋️ The next meetup is on Wednesday, October 29, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Come on in for monthly log stickers and more to enjoy some creative, productive fun.
Interested in peering through giant telescopes aimed at the moon, Saturn, & constellations? In just over a week, you can by joining us at the Star Party with Mike Lynch! This FREE, family-friendly event takes place Oct. 2 beginning inside the library at 6:45 pm followed by stargazing until 9pm.
September 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Interested in peering through giant telescopes aimed at the moon, Saturn, & constellations? In just over a week, you can by joining us at the Star Party with Mike Lynch! This FREE, family-friendly event takes place Oct. 2 beginning inside the library at 6:45 pm followed by stargazing until 9pm.
Sept. is Library Card Sign-up Month! Did you know you don’t have to be a student to get a free library card at Metro State Library? Anyone can come in and use our resources. The month may almost be over but any day is a great day to stop in and get your free community borrower card!
September 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Sept. is Library Card Sign-up Month! Did you know you don’t have to be a student to get a free library card at Metro State Library? Anyone can come in and use our resources. The month may almost be over but any day is a great day to stop in and get your free community borrower card!
Whether you attended Get Organized 101 or couldn't make it, join us on 9/24 from 12-1 p.m. for “Stay Organized." We’ll have October stickers and other supplies. Bring your journal! 📓🖋️Stickers will be at the Info Desk on 9/25. Printable versions will be here: libguides.metrostate.edu/GetOrganized
September 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Whether you attended Get Organized 101 or couldn't make it, join us on 9/24 from 12-1 p.m. for “Stay Organized." We’ll have October stickers and other supplies. Bring your journal! 📓🖋️Stickers will be at the Info Desk on 9/25. Printable versions will be here: libguides.metrostate.edu/GetOrganized
Banned Books Week is Oct 5–11! Celebrate by visiting our 2nd-floor display of banned books. You’re also invited to join the Banned Book Reading Challenge. Name a title of any banned book you’ve read & you’ll be entered to win a library prize package. Each book you log is another chance to win!
September 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Banned Books Week is Oct 5–11! Celebrate by visiting our 2nd-floor display of banned books. You’re also invited to join the Banned Book Reading Challenge. Name a title of any banned book you’ve read & you’ll be entered to win a library prize package. Each book you log is another chance to win!
Our digital collection offers a wealth of titles for #HispanicHeritageMonth to highlight an often overlooked part of history. These are just a few of the many e-books you can find at library.metrostate.edu. Each one can be accessed 24 hours a day from anywhere with your StarID and password.
September 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Our digital collection offers a wealth of titles for #HispanicHeritageMonth to highlight an often overlooked part of history. These are just a few of the many e-books you can find at library.metrostate.edu. Each one can be accessed 24 hours a day from anywhere with your StarID and password.
Thank you to everyone who attended Coffee & Connections yesterday! 🐶☕ We had a wonderful time drinking coffee and hanging out with Murphy the therapy dog and our Metro State community. If you couldn't make it this time, our next event is on Monday, October 20, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended Coffee & Connections yesterday! 🐶☕ We had a wonderful time drinking coffee and hanging out with Murphy the therapy dog and our Metro State community. If you couldn't make it this time, our next event is on Monday, October 20, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
September 17th is Constitution & Citizenship Day!
Constitution & Citizenship Day is an observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution & those who have become U.S. citizens. Stop by to explore our display of books/videos. You can also pick up a free pocket constitution!
Constitution & Citizenship Day is an observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution & those who have become U.S. citizens. Stop by to explore our display of books/videos. You can also pick up a free pocket constitution!
September 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
September 17th is Constitution & Citizenship Day!
Constitution & Citizenship Day is an observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution & those who have become U.S. citizens. Stop by to explore our display of books/videos. You can also pick up a free pocket constitution!
Constitution & Citizenship Day is an observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution & those who have become U.S. citizens. Stop by to explore our display of books/videos. You can also pick up a free pocket constitution!