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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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NPR @npr.org · 02/10/2026
Move over, beach reads. With the fall equinox behind us, we can now curl up with cozy autumn books. There are new titles coming from Barbara Kingsolver, Chad Harbach, Jasmine Guillory and more. n.pr/4xWERJU
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10 books we are looking forward to this fall
Move over, beach reads. With the fall equinox behind us, we can now curl up with cozy autumn books. There are new titles coming from Barbara Kingsolver, Chad Harbach, Jasmine Guillory and more.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 20h
We're happy to be hosting this book display of Black authors as part of MAIR's Read and Rest event. Each title can be checked out, and you can write your favorites on the board to help other people find their next read! 📚📖 Read and Rest event details are here: www.metrostate.edu/calendar/rea...
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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Banned Books Week will take place next week, October 4–10, 2026! The theme of this year’s event is Let Books Be — Protect the Freedom to Read. Learn more and find ideas on how to participate here: bannedbooksweek.org @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social
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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Join us to celebrate our new cookbook and its contributors! See link in comments to learn more and register. 📆 Saturday, October 24 🕐 1:00-3:00 PM 📍 Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub #Cookbook #CookbookLaunch #FoodStories
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
As the nights get darker, it’s the perfect time to share stories. We’re joining Haute Dish to hear what Metro writers come up with at Open Mic Night on Thurs., 10/8, at 6 pm in our Fireplace Lounge. Students, staff, and alumni can sign up to read their work here: forms.office.com/r/kicy8z8MJc
Graphic with a dark blue background and a beige frame, with a microphone in the center. A QR code is included for signing up. Text reads, “Haute Dish presents Open Mic Night. Page to Stage. Poetry. Prose. Short stories. October 8. First-floor library Fireplace Lounge. 6pm – 8pm. For more information, hautedish.metrostate.edu.” The Metro State logo is included.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We hope you can make it! 🌱
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The end of the month means another meeting of Stay Organized! Bullet journalists of all experience levels can enjoy our art supplies and monthly log stickers tomorrow in the Fireplace Lounge from 12-1. Our online bullet journaling resources are available 24/7: libguides.metrostate.edu/getorganized
Graphic with a green background and an open bullet journal. Text reads, “Stay organized. Drop-in productivity sessions! Bring your bullet journal and prep for the upcoming month with us. Supplies and monthly log stickers provided!” The Metro State logo is included.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Join us Thurs., Oct. 1, at 5 pm to learn about native plants and sustainable seed collecting! Local experts will demonstrate seed collecting from native flowers and grasses. This event is free and open to the public! For complete information please visit: library.metrostate.edu/seed-collect...
Graphic with grasses, flowers and seeds against a pale blue sky. Text reads: Native Plant Seed Collection Workshop. WHEN: Thursday, October 1, 5-6 pm. Also included are logos from Metro State University, Saint Paul Public Library, and Urban Roots
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
💥 POW! 💥 It’s National Comic Book Day! Celebrate the heroes, villains, artists, writers, and unforgettable stories that make comics and graphic novels so much fun. Your library has plenty to explore—so grab a comic, graphic novel, or book about the world of comics and get reading!
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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Twin Cities Book Festival is on Saturday, November 7th! Come to Union Depot in Saint Paul from 10am-5 pm. Featuring keynotes from children’s author Kate DiCamillo & United States Poet Laureate Arthur Sze, a book fair, author panels, children’s activities, and more! twincitiesbookfestival.com
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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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School Library Journal @slj.com · 24/09/2026
23 Charming and Spooky Books for Young Readers www.slj.com/story/23-Cha...
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23 Charming and Spooky Books for Young Readers to Celebrate Halloween
October 31 is just around the corner, and these board books,  picture books, and graphic novels will get kids in the Halloween spirit.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Beat the rush & reserve your study room online! The library has several private study rooms that Metro students can reserve up to 2 weeks in advance. Go to the library’s website & click Reserve a Study Room. Pick a date, select your time slot, then click Book It! Pick up the key on the 1st floor.
Graphic with navy silhouettes of people studying and bright green accents including a “Book it!” tab. Text reads: "Did you know? Library study rooms can be reserved up to 2 weeks in advance!"
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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Did you know that now is a perfect time to plant a tree? 🌳 The weather has cooled and gotten wetter, which makes for a great environment to help a new tree get acclimated. Check out our blog for tips on picking the right tree and setting it up for success. 👉 comments for 🔗 #TreePlanting #Minnesota
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Star Party is back! Look up & explore the night sky at the Metro State Library Community Labyrinth! The program will begin inside Metro State Library’s 1st-floor fireplace lounge at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7. Stargazing will take place until 9:00 p.m. For more info: tinyurl.com/7kyhdw4m
Text and graphics in white and yellow, including the moon, stars, and a telescope, on a black background. Text reads: Star Party with Mike Lynch. Wednesday, October 7. Program begins at 6:45 pm. Stargazing starts at 9 pm. Metro State Community Labyrinth. FREE and open to the community!
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Your library card is the kind of companion that’s always there when you need it. Sept. is Library Card Sign-Up Month so stop by & get yours! You don't have to be a Metro student to get a card. Just bring in a photo ID & fill out a form. You’ll have access to computers, study rooms, books & more!
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City of Minneapolis @minneapolismn.gov · 17/09/2026
Rain is in the forecast Friday, and some areas could see flash flooding. Remember: turn around, don’t drown. • Tune into local news for updates • Be ready to move to higher ground • Never drive or walk through floodwater A few extra minutes of caution can help keep you safe.
Graphics with a blue background and icons indicating rain is in the forecast. Text reads “Flash flooding risk Friday, Sept 18. Heavy rainfall could pose a flooding risk. Be weather aware and prepared to take action.”Graphics with a blue background and text reads “Be prepared: A flood watch means flooding is possible. Get the latest weather updates from radio, TV and weather.gov, take shelter indoors and be ready to seek higher ground. Use caution while driving”Graphics with a blue background and text reads “Take action: A flood warning means flooding is happening or will happen soon. Prepare for flooded roads, move to higher ground, never drive through flooded roads, stay weather ready.”
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today is Constitution Day, commemorating the signing of this founding document in 1787. Stop by the library’s 2nd-floor book display to pick up your free pocket constitution! To learn more about the Constitution online visit the library’s Constitution guide: libguides.metrostate.edu/consti.../we...
Graphic in red, white, and blue including a US flag and a capitol dome. Text reads: "Know your rights! Constitution Day-September 17. Pick up your free pocket Constitution in the library."
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Community Seed Circle is back! 🌱 We’ll be sorting seeds and talking about gardening in the Dayton's Bluff Library on Wednesday, September 16, at 5:30 p.m. Help us and @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social restock the Seed Library and enjoy some free tea while meeting your neighbors. 🍵
Graphic with a green background and images of leaves and a hand planting a seed. Text reads, “Community Seed Circle at the East Side Seed Library. Third Wednesday of the month. September 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Dayton’s Bluff Library, 645 E 7th St., Saint Paul. Sort seeds and connect with neighbors.” The logos for Metro State, Saint Paul Public Library, and Urban Roots are included.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the library for our first Coffee & Connections of the fall semester! We hope you were able to visit with colleagues, meet therapy dog Godiva, & work on one of the fun crafts we had available. Please save the date for our next get-together: Mon, Oct 12, at 11am
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
September 17 is Constitution Day. Stop by the library’s 2nd floor this week to explore our display of books and videos about the U.S. Constitution, its history, deficiencies, and lasting impact. There’s plenty to discover! And while you’re here, pick up a FREE pocket Constitution!
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Community Seed Circle is back! 🌱 We’ll be sorting seeds and talking about gardening in the Dayton's Bluff Library on Wednesday, September 16, at 5:30 p.m. Help us and @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social restock the Seed Library and enjoy some free tea while meeting your neighbors. 🍵
Graphic with a green background and images of leaves and a hand planting a seed. Text reads, “Community Seed Circle at the East Side Seed Library. Third Wednesday of the month. September 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Dayton’s Bluff Library, 645 E 7th St., Saint Paul. Sort seeds and connect with neighbors.” The logos for Metro State, Saint Paul Public Library, and Urban Roots are included.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Thank you to everyone who shared your work with us and Haute Dish at Open Mic Night! You wrote some wonderful pieces and we loved hearing them. ❤️ We hope everyone can make it to our next event on October 8 at 6:00! Sign up to read your work here: forms.office.com/r/kicy8z8MJc
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We're excited to be there! 😃 Hope you can come by our table and see us.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Free, fast, and confidential HIV testing is available here in the library until 1:00 p.m., thanks to Minnesota Community Care. No insurance is needed. Can't come today? They'll be back on October 15 from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Learn more about Minnesota Community Care: www.mncare.org
Photo of a table in the library with staff members from Minnesota Community Care. There are items on the table related to sexual health and wellness.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Thank you for joining us at today’s Get Organized workshop! Even if you couldn’t make it today, check out our Stay Organized get-togethers throughout the semester. You’ll get free monthly supplies and tips from fellow bullet journal enthusiasts. Read more here: libguides.metrostate.edu/GetOrganized
Colorful bullet journals laid out on a table in preparation for a workshop on organization.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Coffee & Connections is back monthly on Mondays! We’ll kick it off Mon., Sept. 14 at 11am with free coffee from Elite Espresso. Don’t miss Godiva, the chocolatey therapy dog. Visit the Coffee & Connections page for full schedule and complete info: library.metrostate.edu/coffee-conne...
Graphic with high-fiving coffee cups, a Metro State logo, and an image of Godiva, the therapy dog. Text reads: Coffee & Connections in the library! Enjoy free coffee from Elite Espresso and connect with your Metro State community! Monday, September 14, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Open Mic Night returns! 🎤 We’ll be with Haute Dish in the first-floor Fireplace Lounge on Thursday, September 10, at 6:00 p.m. to listen to poems and short stories written by Metro students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Want to read your work? Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/kicy8z8MJc
Graphic with a dark blue background and a beige frame, with a microphone in the center. A QR code is included for signing up. Text reads, “Haute Dish presents Open Mic Night. Page to Stage. Poetry. Prose. Short stories. September 10. First-floor library Fireplace Lounge. 6pm – 8pm. For more information, hautedish.metrostate.edu.” The Metro State logo is included.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Everyone has a story to tell. What’s yours? Whether it’s funny, heartbreaking or somewhere in between, stories help us make sense of ourselves & connect with others. Explore our collection of books about storytelling, memoir, personal experiences & the many ways stories shape our lives!
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Metro State Library will be closed on Saturday, September 5, and remain closed until Tuesday, September 8, when we’ll reopen for our normal hours. Databases, e-books, and other digital services will still be accessible 24/7. Enjoy the Labor Day weekend! 😀
Graphic with a pale blue background and clipart of work-related items on the borders. White text in a dark blue box reads, “Metro State University Library is closed on Labor Day weekend. Saturday, September 5 – Monday, September 7. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, September 8. Digital resources are 24/7.”
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Open Mic Night returns! 🎤 We’ll be with Haute Dish in the first-floor Fireplace Lounge on Thursday, September 10, at 6:00 p.m. to listen to poems and short stories written by Metro students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Want to read your work? Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/kicy8z8MJc
Graphic with a dark blue background and a beige frame, with a microphone in the center. A QR code is included for signing up. Text reads, “Haute Dish presents Open Mic Night. Page to Stage. Poetry. Prose. Short stories. September 10. First-floor library Fireplace Lounge. 6pm – 8pm. For more information, hautedish.metrostate.edu.” The Metro State logo is included.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Did you know that community members can get a Metro State library card? September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, so stop by the library today and get yours! Learn more about Community Borrower services and resources here: library.metrostate.edu/community-me...
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
National Recovery Month is observed each September to celebrate individuals in recovery from substance use. Stop by to check out these materials related to addiction, treatment and recovery. If you need additional support visit Metro’s Collegiate Recovery Program: www.metrostate.edu/.../collegia...
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Metro State Library will be closed on Saturday, September 5, and remain closed until Tuesday, September 8, when we’ll reopen for our normal hours. Databases, e-books, and other digital services will still be accessible 24/7. Enjoy the Labor Day weekend! 😀
Graphic with a pale blue background and clipart of work-related items on the borders. White text in a dark blue box reads, “Metro State University Library is closed on Labor Day weekend. Saturday, September 5 – Monday, September 7. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, September 8. Digital resources are 24/7.”
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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Beyond books: How public libraries are changing, via @mprnews.org www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
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Beyond books: How public libraries are changing
Libraries aren’t just places to find a good book. They’re places to create, learn, connect and access technology and other resources. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests explore how public libra...
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City of Saint Paul @cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Bring along a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy movies under the stars! Movies in the Parks provides a wide range of outdoor films at parks and recreation centers around town. Events are FREE, pet friendly, and begin at dusk. 🎥🍿 See "Encanto" tonight, at 6 p.m. at El Rio Vista Recreation Center
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
With a new semester starting, it’s great to be organized. Register to attend our next Get Organized 101 Workshop. Learn the Bullet Journaling method for improved focus and productivity. You’ll even get a complimentary journal! Registration is required. RSVP here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xgdshPA8c8
Graphic with office supplies and an open journal on a blue background. Text reads: Get Organized 101. Learn Bullet Journaling. Hands on workshop. Free Journals. Included are two Metro State graphics.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We’re tackling our Fall to-dos tomorrow at Stay Organized, our monthly bullet journal meetup. Everyone is welcome to decorate their journals with us at 12pm in our first-floor lounge. 📓 Learn more about bullet journaling by signing up for Get Organized on 9/9: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xgdshPA8c8
Graphic with a green background and an open bullet journal. Text reads, “Stay organized. Libguides.metrostate.edu/getorganized. Drop-in productivity sessions! Bring your bullet 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. August 26.”
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Need a boost to keep up with the busy first days of a new semester? Your library is here for you! Stop by the library’s second floor near the skyway for complimentary snacks and beverages. Let’s tackle this new semester together, Metro!
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Ready for Fall 2026? We are! 😃 Visit the library for your student or staff ID, research help, a place to study, and many more services and resources. We serve students, faculty, and staff six days a week from morning to evening. Learn more about us at our website: library.metrostate.edu
Graphic with a cream-colored background and autumn foliage in the corners. Text reads, “Welcome to Fall 2026. Metro State Library is here to help you have a strong start to the new semester! We offer free Wi-Fi, student IDs, study spaces, and much more. New and returning students, faculty, and staff are always welcome to visit!” The Metro State logo is included below.
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Metro Transit (Official) @metrotransitmn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🚍 The METRO Gold Line is expanding west from St. Paul to Minneapolis in early 2027. A new I-94 & Snelling station will provide a one-seat ride from Woodbury to Minneapolis, replacing Route 94 and improving connections, reliability and travel times. More at www.metrotransit.org/gold-line-ex...
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City of Saint Paul @cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Ready to explore? 🗺️✨ Discover all 39 stunning public art locations (and so much more!) right in your backyard. Find your next adventure here: stpaul.gov/parkspublicart 🗺️👇
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
If you're still looking to plant, the East Side Seed Library is open all year long! There are free seeds and plenty of gardening books. 🌱📚
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
We're excited to be tabling there! 😀 Hope you can come by and see us. 😊
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Finish the summer strong by returning any library materials that may be due at the end of the semester. All items can be returned at the 1st-floor desk, and books and DVDs can be placed in our book drops. If you have any questions about when something is due or whether it can be renewed, just ask!
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
IDs by mail can take up to 7-10 days for mailing and processing, and the cards can take up to 24 hours to fully activate once they're made. Allowing plenty of time to get your student ID will help you have a smooth and easy start to the new semester. 🪪 Come on in, we're happy to help! 😃
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MPR News @mprnews.org · 11/08/2026
If you were mailed an absentee ballot but haven't yet returned it, skip the post office and turn it in by 5 p.m. at the office that sent it. If you vote in person, you have a little more time; polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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It's Primary election day in Minnesota
If you were mailed an absentee ballot but haven't yet returned it, skip the post office and turn it in by 5 p.m. at the office that sent it. If you vote in person, you have a little more time; polls a...
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Get your student ID now and skip the long lines later! 🪪 We can make you one at our first-floor desk as soon as you’re registered for classes. Just bring a photo ID and your StarID! You can also get your ID by mail by putting in a request on our website: library.metrostate.edu/id/
Graphic with a light blue background and art of people waiting in a long line. Text reads, “Skip the Line: Get Your ID now! Save time by getting your Student ID before Fall. If you’re registered for classes, we can make you one anytime we’re open. Just bring a photo ID and your StarID to the 1st-floor library desk. You can also request an ID by mail at library.metrostate.edu/id. Our public hours are Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.” The Metro State logo is included.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Dinosaurs ruled the world long before humans did, and now they’ve taken over our downstairs display! These books can tell you what we know about these fascinating creatures, how we know it, and who made the discoveries. Feel free to check them out! 🦕🦖
Photo of a library display with books about dinosaurs.
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
These dog days of summer are a great time to walk the community labyrinth! Bring your pup, a friend, or simply yourself for a peaceful stroll to clear your mind and enjoy some quiet time in the sun. If you would like to learn more, visit the community labyrinth site: shorturl.at/6sXfh
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The show must go on--to our display! This month, we're putting plays and theatre in the spotlight. These stage-worthy stories from diverse playwrights can make you laugh, learn, and cry. Your Metro State ID or community borrower card is free admission to some of history's greatest shows. 🎭
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