Save the date! January 21, come Get Organized with us at the Metro State Library! We'll demonstrate bullet journaling as a way to get your life and schoolwork in order. Everyone who attends will receive a free bullet journal!

With increased federal immigration enforcement activity in the Twin Cities, it’s important to know your rights. If immigration agents come to your home, take steps to protect yourself and your family. Learn what to do and find trusted local resources at: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources

Spring semester has begun, and we’re ready to serve our new and returning students, faculty, and staff to help everyone get off to a good start. Visit us in person or online at library.metrostate.edu to learn about all the many resources Metro State Library can offer you. 📖💻

The Oscar noms will be announced Jan.22, 2026. Celebrate award-winning cinema with this selection of Academy Award–winning films & screenplays from our collection. These movies represent excellence in acting, directing, writing & more. There are dozens more in the AV stacks.

Metro State writers are welcome to share their work at Haute Dish’s Open Mic Night on Thursday, January 22, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni can read their work in the first-floor Metro State Library Fireplace Lounge. Sign up here: bit.ly/metroopenmic

With continued federal operations in our city, it’s very important to know your rights, be prepared, and contact an immigration attorney if needed. Resources are available. ➡️ https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/racial-equity/know-your-rights/

Ready for a fresh start in the new year? January 3 is International Mind-Body Wellness Day, a reminder of how closely our mental, emotional, and physical health are connected. This month, get inspired with our 1st floor book display featuring titles to help you find balance, reset, and reconnect.

If you plan to ring in the new year under a cozy blanket with a good book, we've got (more than) a few recommendations for you:

What's your favorite library memory from 2025? 😀📖

Each year, the MPR newsroom shares staff picks of the best books we read in 2025. From a familiar Minnesota romance author to Dust Bowl-era historical fiction with a dash of magical realism, here’s the books we couldn’t put down.

Metro State Library will be closed for winter break from Wed., Dec. 24, 2025 – Thurs., Jan. 1, 2026. Our normal hours resume on Fri., Jan. 2, 2026. Digital offerings like e-books, databases, and e-journals will remain available 24/7 during the closure. Have a safe and happy holiday season! ❄️

As we turn the page on 2025, we’re looking back at how we served our Metro State community throughout the year. It’s always a joy to see just how many people use our services, and we hope to see you again for more library experiences in 2026! 😄

We're all familiar with Little Free Libraries. But have you heard of Little Free Pantries? Metro's own Michelle Filkins has recently transformed hers into a Little Free Pantry as she sees the needs of her community change in these uncertain times. tinyurl.com/3frmm22t

Happy 250th birthday to Jane Austen! 🥳🎉 These titles can entertain you with a Regency romance or teach you about Austen’s incredible contributions to literature. Feel free to check them out with your Metro State ID or community borrower card. 📖💿

Check out the @nytimes.com's 100 Notable Books of 2025! This list of the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year is selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/b...

With continued reports of active federal operations in our city, it’s very important to know your rights, be prepared, and contact an immigration attorney if needed. Resources are available: ➡️ https://mylegalaid.org/in-the-community/community-clinics ➡️ https://www.vlnmn.org/help/clinics

Metro State Library will be closed for winter break from Wed., Dec. 24, 2025 – Thurs., Jan. 1, 2026. Our normal hours resume on Fri., Jan. 2, 2026. Digital offerings like e-books, databases, and e-journals will remain available 24/7 during the closure. Have a safe and happy holiday season! ❄️

Perfectly timed for the winter weather blowing in on Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Transportation kicked off its annual Name a Snowplow contest. It’s the agency’s sixth annual contest to name the beloved road-maintenance machines.

There’s no time like the holiday season to learn how to create something handmade! Our “Draw-cember” display offers an array of materials on all kinds of crafting. Check them out with your Metro State card and learn how to make something special for yourself or a loved one. 🎨🖌️

From birds and bugs to bears and beavers, our new display offers a treasure trove of knowledge on animals of all kinds! Visit the second floor to browse these books, board games, and DVDs, all of which are available for check out. 🐻🦒🐨🐯

We appreciate Metro Students and this week we're providing free hot beverages and snacks to support you during finals week! Self-care kits will also be available so stop by the 2nd floor entrance to fuel up!

Metro State Library will close at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, and will remain closed for the rest of the week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our in-person services return for normal hours on Monday, December 1. Digital services are still available 24/7. We hope everyone enjoys the break! 🦃

We’re feeling thankful for all of the patrons who visit and support us in our mission to fulfill the Metro State community’s informational needs. Thank you, today and every day, for all you do for the library! 😊

Metro State Library will close at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, and will remain closed for the rest of the week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our in-person services return for normal hours on Monday, December 1. Digital services are still available 24/7. We hope everyone enjoys the break! 🦃

Join us at the Seed Circle on Nov 19! 🌱

Don't forget to stop by the Community Seed Circle tonight at 6 p.m. at the Dayton's Bluff Library. Sort seeds and connect with neighbors! All are welcome to attend.

Some might say that if you haven’t read Margaret Atwood, you haven’t truly read at all. With today being her birthday, it’s the perfect time to dive into Atwood’s work! We’ve got you covered at the Metro State Library. Happy Birthday, Margaret!

Thank you to all the students, faculty, staff, and community members who attended Coffee & Connections today or any time during Fall 2025. We loved meeting all of you, enjoying the free coffee, and spending time with Murphy the therapy dog. Hope to see everyone again soon! 🐶☕

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!

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

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!

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: sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote ✅ Complete voting info: sos.mn.gov/elections-voting

Find a local food shelf using the Hunger Solutions map at https://www.hungersolutions.org/find-help/ or by calling 1-888-711-1151.

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? 👀

👻 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 [email protected] with your photo and city.

There's one more Community Seed Circle coming up on Wednesday, November 19, 6-7pm at Dayton's Bluff Library in St. Pau! 🌱

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

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 [email protected].

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!

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 Saturday, October 25 Wednesday, October 29

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! 🐶☕

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!

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!

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. 🗣️⬇️

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.

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. 🍵