How do you get busy UMN students, instructors and staff to check out books? Wrap ‘em up! We arranged over 330 Blind Dates With a Book last year.

From February 10-15, we are again acting as a matchmaker by connecting you with a book of your dreams. 

Here is how it works: 

• Stop by a participating library
• Pick a book
• Check it out and take it home
• Unwrap
• Read & enjoy!

 

Each of the books includes a hint to help guide your connection, but the true identity of your match won’t be revealed until after checkout when you unwrap your book.

Participating libraries

• Architecture/Landscape Architecture Library (East Bank)
• Bio-Medical Library (East Bank)
• Mathematics Library (East Bank)
• Walter Library (East Bank)
• Wilson Library (West Bank)
• Magrath Library (St Paul)
• Natural Resources Library (St. Paul)

Book Matchmaking

Want more recommendations? Our “book matchmaking” services will be available during Blind Date With a Book. Simply fill out a short online matchmaking form and we will send you customized book suggestions. This service has made 1,000+ successful connections for UMN students, instructors, and staff. 

Share your #BookLove

If you find true love with your book, share your story by posting your “date” on Twitter or Instagram and share it with #UMNBookDate and tag @umnlib.

More Valentine’s events

Valentine’s Day Card Making

Use a variety of supplies in the Walter Library Breakerspace including the Cricut maker to make handmade, heartfelt Valentines. All are welcome. 

Date: Thursday, February 13, 2020
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Breakerspace (Walter Library 204D)
Register

PAWS at Wilson Library

Join us at Wilson Library (West bank), for PAWS (Pet Away Worry & Stress) with registered therapy animal teams — including dogs, bunnies, chickens and other therapy animals. Sessions are FREE and open to the University of Minnesota community.

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2020
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Wilson Library, first floor