Minnesota libraries are trusted places where people go to find reliable information and connect with resources. That makes libraries an important partner in ensuring eligible Minnesotans have the info...

Join Metronet to network with your peers while learning about Minnesota's library landscape. Participants will work through the Minnesota Library Learning Network's (MLLN) Intro to Library Values and ...

Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival is the annual Minnesota gathering for readers, writers, publishers, and purveyors of literature.

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by New York Public Library • Kirkus Reviews • Booklist • Publishers Weekly In this gorgeous debut graphic novel, fairy tales are the only way one boy can communicate with his Vietnamese immigrant parents. But how will he find the words to tell them...

Libraries across the country are lending American Girl dolls, original artwork, musical instruments and ghost-hunting kits to help patrons save money and share resources.

The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information, now featuring 24 opportunities through November 2026. Visit mlln.o...

Register here for Library Leadership Forum on Wednesday, September 23 at 3:00pm (CST). TOPIC: SLOW Librarianship The concept of Slow Librarianship keeps popping up in our Library Leadership Forum sess...

Minitex Network for Open and Affordable Practices (MNOP): MNOP OER Pathfinder Grant Program: Home

The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network coordinates training for Minnesota library workers and their supporters, addressing essential skills and knowledge relevant to current library operations and s...

Metronet 1807 Field Ave St. Paul, MN 55116 651.646.0475 (Google Voice) info@metronet.lib.mn.us http://www.metrolibraries.net Metronet Continuing Education Scholarship Policy Metronet is a multico...

MARSHALL — Internet access has become a vital resource for public school districts and libraries. It’s something that goes beyond the classroom too, Marshall Public Schools staff said last week. Every...

Minnesota educators and library professionals will have an opportunity to deepen their media literacy expertise this fall when the Minnesota Council of Teachers of English hosts a full-day workshop wi...

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Generative AI continues to integrate into our daily lives, and public libraries can play an important role in helping their communities understand these technologies.

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...

Minitex is offering a new learning cohort option starting September 25 for staff in Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota who are enrolled in the self-paced Cataloging Foundations 1: Copy Catalogin...

Register here for Library Leadership Forum on Thursday, August 27 at 3:00pm (CST). TOPIC: Reading Professionally: Growing Your Expertise Via Books! Our August meeting is about sharing recommendations ...

Share Content Thank you for your interest in contributing to the Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN)! This form is your first step toward sharing a new learning opportunity, whether it’s a bri...

The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information, now featuring 26 opportunities through October 2026. Visit mlln.or...

Join us October 22 for our Library Journal Day of Dialog virtual event! Spanning a variety of genres, this free, day-long program will offer an in-depth look at the biggest forthcoming books for fall/...

Metronet Grant Program Guidelines FY27 The Metronet Board has renewed the mini-grant program for FY27 (July-June) to help libraries expand collections, offer innovative programming, assist program ex...

Join Minitex and presenter Melanie Hazelip (Outreach Director, Office of Minnesota Secretary of State) on Thursday, September 24, 12:00-1:00 pm for a Lunch and Learn on voter education and library out...

Have you ever wondered how you could encourage the young people you see in your library everyday to understand the value of using academic libraries at their future college...

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Celebrate the state's best books at the 38th annual Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony, sponsored by Education Minnesota. Readers, writers, and booklovers from

Minitex has a surplus l of shelving supplies available to interested libraries on a first-come, first-served basis available free of charge!

As a new school year begins, AASL In the Know highlights the latest resources to support your work. Explore new downloadable materials supporting the 2nd Edition of the National School Library Standards, discover the newest School Library ...

Date: August 9th Time: 1-3:30pm Location: Pohlad Hall at Minneapolis Central Library (300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401) Food is not allowed in Pohlad Hall but covered beverages are welcome. Br...

The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information, now featuring 21 opportunities through October 2026. Visit mlln.or...

Join the Public Library Association (PLA) and PressReader for a webinar exploring key findings from the new report, News Access and Media Literacy in Public Libraries.

Register here for Library Leadership Forum on Thursday, August 27 at 3:00pm (CST). TOPIC: Reading Professionally: Growing Your Expertise Via Books! Our August meeting is about sharing recommendations ...

Metronet Grant Program Guidelines FY27 The Metronet Board has renewed the mini-grant program for FY27 (July-June) to help libraries expand collections, offer innovative programming, assist program ex...