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Swiftie Study Break (TS12 Edition) at Walter Library

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Do you consider yourself a Swiftie? A casual fan? Do you like bracelet making? Or do you need a present for a friend or family member? Take a study break to make friendship bracelets, TS 12 souvenirs, buttons and other crafts in honor of Taylor’s new album The Life of a Showgirl's release on Friday, October 3rd.

Stop by at any time during the event in Walter Library on Friday, October 3 from 3-4:30. Free. Bring your squad or come solo. Supplies, soundtrack (Taylor, of course) and snacks will be provided. 

Free

Intro to Sewing and Embroidery

HSL Makerspace (5-101 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Learn how to use sewing and embroidery machines to make anything involving fabric! During this workshop you can expect to learn how to operate and thread the machines, create custom designs, and make your very own Block M pillow! Feel free to stay after to make one for yourself!

Free
Featured Featured Event Series Friends of the Andersen Horticultural Library Book Sale

Friends of the Andersen Horticultural Library Book Sale

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, MacMillan Auditorium 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, United States

Shop gently used books of all genres, DVDs, and puzzles. This sale, organized by the Friends of the Andersen Horticultural Library, typically raises over $15,000 for the library. Both cash and credit cards are accepted at the book sale.

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UMN Book Club Discussion: Beautiful World, Where Are You?

Wilson Research Collaboration Studio 309 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join the UMN Book Club for the Summer book discussion August 16th from 1 to 3PM. We will be discussing Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney. All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book!

Free
Featured Featured Event Series Friends of the Andersen Horticultural Library Book Sale

Friends of the Andersen Horticultural Library Book Sale

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, MacMillan Auditorium 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, United States

Shop gently used books of all genres, DVDs, and puzzles. This sale, organized by the Friends of the Andersen Horticultural Library, typically raises over $15,000 for the library. Both cash and credit cards are accepted at the book sale.

Libraries at the Homecoming Block Party 2025

Homecoming 2025 is almost here. The UMN Libraries will host a few tables at the the new Homecoming Block Party at the U on the Mall in front of Walter Library on Monday, October 6 starting at 4pm.

The UMN Libraries will have a button-making craft station with the Toaster Innovation Hub. We will showcase campus and Homecoming history from the UMN Archives including images and yearbooks. View historic photos of Homecoming decorations, Parade, the Marching Band, football and more.

Free

ONLINE: Data Snack: How to select a repository for data sharing

Virtual Event

Both funders and journals frequently require data sharing, but selecting the data repository in which to place your data is a vast and often confusing process. This session will walk you through a tool to help you select a repository and alert you to policies and repository characteristics you should be aware of before depositing your data.

Free
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Banned Books Week Pop-Up Exhibit

Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120 222 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join us for an Archives and Special Collections pop-up exhibit for Banned Books Week. See books, maps, newspapers, and other materials that have been restricted, censored, challenged, and banned across the last 500 years!

Free

Anatomy Study Tools in Virtual Reality [Drop-In Hour]

HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Got 15 minutes to spare? Come learn how you can use Primal VR at home with a borrowed headset to study anatomy in 3D virtual reality. Attendees can come and go at any point during the hour.

Free

Intro to Vacuum Forming

HSL Makerspace (5-101 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Learn how to use a vacuum former to make a chocolate bar mold! During this workshop you can expect to learn the basics of mold making and its applications. Feel free to stay after to make a mold of your own!

Free

Yoga at Wilson Library Study Break

Wilson Library 309 19th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Need a relaxing study break? In collaboration with RecWell, Wilson Library on west bank will be hosting yoga on Friday’s from 12-12:30 on the first floor. This class is great for beginners and those seeking the mental benefits of yoga. All fitness levels are welcome.

Free

Toaster Makerspace Workshop: Intro to Crochet

Toaster Makerspace (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Ever wanted to learn to crochet, but weren't sure where to start? Join us as we teach you the basics of crochet and guide you in creating a simple introductory project! We'll provide the hooks, yarn, tapestry needle, and pattern; just come ready to learn. Everyone will leave with a crochet kit to keep the crafting going!

Free

3D Modeling with Gravity Sketch VR [Drop-In Hour]

HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Drop in anytime during the hour to learn about Gravity Sketch VR, a 3D modeling program where you sketch in virtual and mixed reality. These sketches can be exported to CAD software, Unity 3D projects or 3D printed. This workshop is for anyone interested in design or virtual reality.

Free
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