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.

Photograph of 4 books related to Amelia Earheart and her important contributions to aviation.
Graphic with a cream-colored background and photos of crop art. Text reads, “East Side Seed Library presents Intro to Crop Art. Learn the basics of crop art and how to make your own in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for beginners and aspiring state fair exhibitors! Wednesday, July 29. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Library and Learning Center, 645 E 7th St., Saint Paul.” The Metro State, Saint Paul Public Library, and Urban Roots logos are included.
Person in a green sweater wearing glasses and a purple bow tie in front of a bright blue background.
Photo of a library book display with materials on the history of toys and games.
Photograph of several library books on the topic of soccer.
Graphic including a watercolor bookstore in shades of teal with bands of dark teal across the top and bottom of the graphic. Text reads INFS 338: The Craft and Commerce of Book Publishing; Fall 2026, 4 credits.
Photo of a library display featuring books and DVDs related to the history of the United States.
Graphic on a sky-blue background with the text "Beat the Heat @ your library!" On the left, an illustration shows a person relaxing on a yellow chaise lounge while reading a book next to a potted plant. On the right, a cartoon sun with a flushed, overheated expression is paired with a red thermometer.
Photograph of a puppet show with attendees sitting in the grass.
Graphic with a blue and white striped background and American flag-themed balloons and streamers. Red and blue text reads, “Metro State Library is closed on Independence Day weekend. Friday, July 3, 2026 – Saturday, July 4, 2026. Normal hours return on Monday, July 6, 2026. Digital services are 24/7.” The Metro State logo is included below.
Graphic with text reading: Community Fun Day! Live puppet show-food-lawn games-crafts for tweens-face painting-giveaways. Saturday, June 27. Activities begin 2 p.m. Show starts 4 p.m. Metro State Library Community Labyrinth. 645 East 7th Street, Saint Paul. Included is a colorful promotional illustration for Tucker’s Robot, a Community Fun Day puppet show by Open Eye Theater, as well as logos for Metro State University and Saint Paul Public Library. Graphic’s background is alternating rays of muted color gradients.
Graphic with a purple background and an open bullet journal. Text reads, “Stay Organized. Libguides.metrostate.edu/getorganized. Drop-in bullet journaling sessions! Bring your journal and prep for the upcoming month with us. Supplies and monthly log stickers provided! Last Wednesday of the month, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Library and Learning Center, first-floor lounge. June 24.” The Metro State logo is included.
Photograph of the seed library.
Graphic with a black background, white text, and a border with red, yellow, and green colors. Text reads: “Metro State Library is closed on Juneteenth, Freedom Day. Friday, June 19th, 2026. Normal hours resume Saturday, June 20, 2026. Online services are 24/7.” The Metro State logo is included in white below.
Graphic with text reading: Community Fun Day! Live puppet show-food-lawn games-crafts for tweens-face painting-giveaways. Saturday, June 27. Activities begin 2 p.m. Show starts 4 p.m. Metro State Library Community Labyrinth. 645 East 7th Street, Saint Paul. Included is a colorful promotional illustration for Tucker’s Robot, a Community Fun Day puppet show by Open Eye Theater, as well as logos for Metro State University and Saint Paul Public Library. Graphic’s background is alternating rays of muted color gradients.
Photograph of a book display featuring immigrant communities across Minnesota.
Photograph of a book display on the topic of LGBTQ+ identity and voice in honor of Pride Month.
Graphic of an analog clock with the time set to 5:30. Text reads, "Closing early this Friday! The Metro State Library will be closing at 5:30 p.m."
Graphic with a purple background and an open bullet journal. Text reads, “Stay Organized. Libguides.metrostate.edu/getorganized. Drop-in bullet journaling sessions! Bring your journal and prep for the upcoming month with us. Supplies and monthly log stickers provided! Last Wednesday of the month, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Library and Learning Center, first-floor lounge. May 27.” The Metro State logo is included.
An illustration in gray and silver hues with a person running up the stairs of a dream-like, fictional library.
Colorful graphic with flowers and pollinators reading 20 May-World Bee Day-Bee together for people and the planet. A partnership that sustains us all.
Graphic with an American flag in the background. Red and blue text reads, “Metro State Library is closed on Memorial Day Weekend. Saturday, May 23, 2026 – Monday, May 25, 2026. Normal hours return on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Digital services are 24/7.” The Metro State logo is included below.
Graphic with a beach background and colorful flowers in the top corners. Text reads, “Welcome to Summer 2026. Metro State University Library is your summer spot for staying cool this semester. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to visit us for IDs, research help, study spaces, Wi-Fi, printing, and much more!” The Metro State logo is included below.
Graphic with text reading: Community Fun Day! Live puppet show-food-lawn games-crafts for tweens-face painting-giveaways. Saturday, June 27. Activities begin 2 p.m. Show starts 4 p.m. Metro State Library Community Labyrinth. 645 East 7th Street, Saint Paul. Included is a colorful promotional illustration for Tucker’s Robot, a Community Fun Day puppet show by Open Eye Theater, as well as logos for Metro State University and Saint Paul Public Library. Graphic’s background is alternating rays of muted color gradients.
Photograph of a display featuring beginner-friendly gardening guides as well as books on native plant resources, pollinators, and sustainable growing practices.
Graphic with a purple background and a microphone that reads, “Haute Dish presents Open Mic Night: Page to Stage. Come to share, stay to listen! Poetry. Prose. Short stories. Thursday, May 14, 1st Floor Fireplace Lounge, 6pm – 8pm. For more information: hautedish.metrostate.edu.” The sign-up link and the Metro State logo are included.
Photograph of 4 books related to bicycling.
Photograph of a person reading near the new bookshelves at Metro State Library.
Photo of the Community Labyrinth on a nice spring day. The trees are blooming with white blossoms.
Photo of a library display with titles featuring stories by and about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Photo of a library book display featuring field guides and titles related to identifying natural species.
Photo of a sad-looking stuffed bear lying on its side. Meme-style text reads, “How it feels when you don’t return your library materials.”
Graphic with a purple background and an open bullet journal. Text reads, “Stay Organized. Libguides.metrostate.edu/getorganized. Drop-in bullet journaling sessions! Bring your journal and prep for the upcoming month with us. Supplies and monthly log stickers provided! Last Wednesday of the month, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Library and Learning Center, first-floor lounge. April 29.” The Metro State logo is included.
Photograph of a poetry book display and of a white board with magnetic poetry on it.
Photograph of a colorful prize wheel with prizes written on the wheel wedges.
Graphic with a dark blue background and a stack of books with a small red flag on top. Text reads, “Show up for our libraries.”
Colorful graphic with a walking, waving book and people hanging out near a pink bookmobile. Text reads: Outreach Brings Library Joy, National Library Outreach Day, April 22, 2026.
Photo of smiling library staff members standing in front of the reference desk.
Graphic with a variety of colors depicting people being joyful at a library to celebrate National Library Week with this year's theme "Find Your Joy!!"
Photo of Jasper the therapy dog lying on a blanket in the library Fireplace Lounge.
Official graphic with artwork of a library building and patrons outside. A banner hangs outside saying, "Find your joy!" Text to the side reads, "Celebrate National Library Week April 19-25, 2026." The American Library Association logo and the ALA Library Champions logo are included.
Graphic with a grey background and art of two coffee cups with eyes high-fiving each other. Text reads, "Coffee and Connections in the library first-floor lounge. Monday, April 20. Featuring Jasper the therapy dog! 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Enjoy free coffee from Elite Espresso and connect with your Metro State community! If you need disability accommodations, including parking, to make this event accessible, please contact the Center for Accessibility Resources, 651-793-1549 or accessibility.resources@metrostate.edu." Jasper's picture and the Metro State logo are included.
Photo of people seated in the second-floor Fireplace Lounge, listening to someone speak at the lectern in front of the fireplace.
Graphic with a green background and a hand tending to seeds and saplings. Text reads, "Community Seed Circle at the East Side Seed Library. Wed., April 15: 5-6 p.m. Sort seeds and connect with neighbors. Dayton's Bluff Library, 645 7th St. E, Saint Paul." The Metro State, SPPL, and Urban Roots logos are included below.
Graphic with blue background and image of a hand holding a pen writing in a notebook. Text reads: 70/70 Annual Poetry Reading. Wed., April 15 from 2-3 p.m. Join us for readings from members of the Metro State community who participated in the 70/70 challenge. Also included, the Metro State University logo.
Photograph of three books related to inspiring young writers. Titles include Literacy's Beginnings: Supporting Young Readers and Writers by Lea McGee; Creating Young Writers by Vicki Spandel; and The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers by John Gardner.
Photos of people in the Fireplace Lounge at Open Mic Night. Audience members are seated and listening to a person reading at a lectern.
Graphic with green background, a hand holding a seedling, and a sun. Text reads: Seed Library Open House. Saturday, April 18, 1-3 p.m. Free and open to the community. Get free seeds & gardening resources. Where: East Side Seed Library at Dayton's Bluff & Metro State Libraries. Speak to Urban Roots representatives. Also included are the logos for Saint Paul Public Library, Metro State and Urban Roots.
Photo of a library book display featuring titles related to LGBTQ+ athletes in sports.
Photo of a library book display with poetry titles. A white board in the shape of an arrow is pointing to it. Word magnets are all over the white board.
Graphic with a blue background and a microphone that reads, “Haute Dish presents Open Mic Night: Page to Stage. Come to share, stay to listen! Poetry. Prose. Short stories. Thursday, April 9, 1st Floor Fireplace Lounge, 6pm – 8pm. For more information: hautedish.metrostate.edu.” The sign-up link and the Metro State logo are included.
April 2, 2026. Opening late due to extreme weather. Regular library operations are expected to resume at 12:30 p.m.
Photograph of a miniature stuffed moose, wearing a Metro State University jersey, clinging to a library book cart.
Photo of Jasper, the therapy dog, lying on the floor at today's Coffee and Connections event.
Photographs of books by women authors: The Fraud by Zadie Smith; Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; and Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng.
Photograph of a book display with titles related to mass incarceration.
Photo of a library book display. Each title is related to the theme of fairy tales.
Graphic with a grey background and art of two coffee cups with eyes high-fiving each other. Text reads, "Coffee and Connections in the library first-floor lounge. Mondays this semester, March 30, April 20. Featuring Jasper the therapy dog! 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Enjoy free coffee from Elite Espresso and connect with your Metro State community! If you need disability accommodations, including parking, to make this event accessible, please contact the Center for Accessibility Resources, 651-793-1549 or accessibility.resources@metrostate.edu." Jasper's picture and the Metro State logo are included.
Graphic of an open notebook with a purple background. Text reads, "Stay organized. libguides.metrostate.edu/getorganized. Drop-in bullet journaling sessions! Bring your journal and prep for the upcoming month with us. Supplies and monthly log stickers provided! Last Wednesday of the month, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Library and Learning Center first-floor lounge. March 25." The Metro State logo is included.