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Walter Library East Bank	10 a.m. to 8 p.m. all Walter hours
Wilson Library West Bank	noon to 6 p.m. all Wilson hours
Health Sciences Library East Bank	noon to 6 p.m. extended U Card hours all HSL hours
Magrath Library St. Paul	noon to 6 p.m. extended U Card hours all Magrath hours
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Upcoming events

Jan 31

UMN Book Club Discussion: The Will of the Many 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wilson Research Collaboration Studio
Feb 3

Dive Into Virtual Reality 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center)
Feb 5

Toaster Makerspace Workshop: Loom Weaving 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Toaster Makerspace (Walter Library Basement)
Feb 5

Pilates at Wilson Library Study Break 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Wilson Library
Feb 5

ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero (collect, organize and cite PDFs) 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Virtual Event

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Library news

Attendees walk through "The Circle Unbroken," an exhibit celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Givens Collection. (Photo/Craig Bares)

‘A candle in the dark’: The Givens Collection celebrates its 40th anniversary

The collection documents the cultural achievements and contributions of African Americans, containing over 8,000 books that span over 250 years of American history.

Spring 2026–Search to Synthesis: Library Research Workshops for Graduate Students
We’re excited to continue with “Search to Synthesis: Library Research Workshops for Graduate Students” in…
The University Libraries Creation and Innovation Hubs: What we were up to this semester!
We had a busy fall 2025 semester at the University Libraries Creation and Innovation Hubs! Here’s a look back from the Makerspaces, the Virtual Reality Studio, and our media services program.
The Tradition of a Holiday Edition
Like many cherished holiday traditions, the Minnesota Daily has long marked the season with a special edition published each December, timed to coincide with the close of the academic term and the start of winter break.

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