Metro State University Library and Learning Center

06/16/2026

In honor of Juneteenth, Metro State Library is closed on Friday, June 19. We hope everyone enjoys the holiday and comes back to visit us when we reopen on Saturday, June 20, at the normal time. All of our digital resources will remain available.

Image Description: 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.

06/15/2026

Don’t forget to join us for Community Fun Day Saturday, June 27 with family-friendly festivities starting at 2 p.m.

Enjoy Tucker’s Robot, an original puppet show performed by Open Eye Theatre, at 4 p.m. Other free activities include a Story Stroll near the labyrinth featuring an oversized version of Dreamers by Yuyi Morales; face painting; free books; crafts and lawn games; snacks and so much more! Additional information can be found here: https://libguides.metrostate.edu/CommunityFunDay

We encourage you to bring your own lawn chairs and picnic blankets to sit back and relax. If the weather doesn't cooperate, the show and festivities will be held inside the libraries.

If you need disability related accommodations, including parking, to make these events accessible, please contact the Center for Accessibility Resources, 651-793-1549 or [email protected].

Image Description: 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.

06/15/2026

There is a detail in Drinal Foster’s story that stops you: her mother cleaned the floors of a bank. Drinal Foster grew up watching a woman do blue-collar work inside

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

🎓 Fall 2026 Registration is OPEN!
International students — don't wait! Register for your fall courses before the August 1 deadline through eServices.
📍 Need help? Visit ISS at Founders Hall, FH 139

06/11/2026

Greetings!

We hope your summer is going well. We know summer can be a busy time and are reminding you of our support!

We have All Recovery meeting tonight from 4:30-5:30 PM. We will be ONLINE only today.

Prefer to meet one-on-one? Email us at [email protected] .

Summer 2026 All Recovery Meetings (IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL)
• Thursday, June 11th, 4:30PM -5:30PM - ONLINE ONLY
• Thursday, June 18th, 4:30PM -5:30PM
• Thursday, June 25th, 4:30PM -5:30PM
• Thursday, July 9th, 4:30PM -5:30PM

Zoom Link: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92321316599
In Person Location: Founders Hall 117 (CRP Drop In Space)

DROP IN SPACE
Also, don’t forget, the CRP Drop In Space is available 10am-4:30pm, Monday-Thursday. Feel free to drop by anytime!

06/11/2026

Taking summer classes? Applying for scholarships or jobs? Need some help? Rest assured, our tutoring services remain available throughout the summer!

The Writing Center and STEM+ Tutoring offer in-person and online help from Monday to Saturday. Visit the link in bio for our availability.

06/10/2026

Curious about a graduate degree that lets you explore ideas across disciplines? Join us Friday, June 12 at 12 p.m. for an online info session about Metro State’s Master of Liberal Studies program.

The MLS program is designed for curious thinkers who want to deepen their understanding of the liberal arts through interdisciplinary study, personalized research, and a self-directed capstone project.

Learn how you can build advanced skills in research, critical thinking, and communication while pursuing topics that matter most to you.

Sign up today!🔗https://bit.ly/4gdrlMN

06/09/2026

Come one, come all to Metro State's VIRTUAL Open Mic for writers! Join us at 6:00pm on Thursday, June 11th for an evening of poetry, prose, and short stories. This event is open to all Metro State students, alumni, staff, and faculty. PLEASE NOTE: Both the June and July Open Mics will be taking place over Zoom. We will be taking August off to prepare for the Fall semester, but will be back for in-person Open Mics beginning in September!

💻 To join us on Zoom, scan the red and white QR code or find the link on our website.

📄 If you'd like to share your work, please scan the QR code or sign up at bit.ly/metroopenmic

🌐 For more information: hautedish.metrostate.edu

06/09/2026

Join Urban Roots and Saint Paul Public Library for a weekly storytime and garden activity at the Urban Roots Children’s Garden at the Rivoli Bluff Farm and Restoration Site! 📚🌱

📅 Thursdays, June 11-August 27
🕥 10:30-11:30am
📍 749 Arkwright St, St. Paul

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