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49th Annual Kerlan Award honoring Lisa Yee

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

Please join us for the 49th annual Kerlan Award, honoring Lisa Yee, the award-winning author of more than 20 books for children and young adults including her recent titles, Maizy Chen's Last Chance and The Misfits. The child of two public school teachers, Lisa Yee is a third-generation Chinese American. Born and raised in Los Angeles, her groundbreaking book, Millicent Min, Girl Genius, features one of the first Asian American protagonists in contemporary children's literature.

Free

Toaster Makerspace Workshop: Introduction to the Cricut

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

Get ready to dive into the world of Cricut with the Toaster Team! Discover the wonders of this incredible crafting machine that has the power to transform simple ideas into intricate designs. Whether it's crafting cute stickers or executing an elaborate project, Cricut has got you covered! Never used a Cricut before? No worries! This is the ideal jumping-off point for you. Our engaging workshop will guide you through the basics of maneuvering the Cricut Design Space and gradually elevate you to mastering advanced techniques such as uploading and editing your own images. Let's embark on this exciting crafting journey together!

Registration is encouraged. You are encouraged to bring your laptop so you can get started in the Cricut Design Space.

Free
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Exhibit opening: Disembodied Reembodied

Wangensteen Historical Library, 2-340 Phillips-Wangensteen Building (PWB) 516 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join us at the Wangensteen Historical Library on Thursday, October 24th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. to celebrate the opening of Artist-in-Residence Professor Jenny Schmid’s exhibition: Disembodied/Reembodied: The Gaze and Dysphoria of Medical Images of Women’s Bodies.

Media Workshop: Postproduction Video Editing

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

In this session, you will learn the fundamentals of editing your video in iMovie. Topics will include importing media, adding titles, transitions, text, photos, voice-over narration and music, trimming footage, and exporting your video project in preparation for publishing. Attending a Video Creation workshop beforehand will be useful, but not required. 

Free

Transfer Student Week: LEGO at the Library

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Celebrate National Transfer Student Week! Transfer students....build and take a free mini-LEGO kit and explore all that The Toaster has to offer! representatives from our academic support and tutoring resources will also be there to answer your questions about how to get academic support.

Free

Queer Creative Connections: Collage Buttons

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

Welcome to Queer Creative Connections, where LGBTQ+ individuals and allies can come together to explore the art of collaboration! Bring your ongoing project and enjoy the company, or join us as we embark on our latest endeavor: queer magazine collage buttons. We've got everything you'll need, so just bring yourself--and maybe a friend or two--to join in on the creative fun!

Free
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2024 Carl Sheppard Memorial Lecture in Medieval Art History

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

Join the University of Minnesota Center for Premodern Studies and the James Ford Bell Library on Thursday, Oct. 24 for the 2024 Carl Sheppard Memorial Lecture in Medieval Art History. Professor Elina Gertsman presents, “The Secret of Creation: Bestial Humanity in the Worms Mahzor.” Please register if you plan to attend.

Free

Intro to Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

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

Unlock your creativity with our Introduction to CAD Software in Fusion 360, where you'll learn to design and model your very own LEGO brick. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on course will guide you through the basics of 3D design, bringing your ideas to life one brick at a time.

Free

Toaster Makerspace Workshop: Tinkercad Keychain

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

Take your first steps into the world of 3D modeling with Tinkercad! Toaster Ambassador Daniel will lead you through creating a custom-designed keychain ready to 3D print. Bring your laptop to follow along -- no need to download software!

Free
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Make Mondays at the Toaster

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

Join us for Make Mondays at the Toaster, a crafting meetup for everyone! Bring your own work in progress, or we'll have a Make of the Week for you to try. Hang out and meet other crafters and makers each week in a chill, low-pressure environment. Recurs weekly; come when you can, for however long you can. All experience levels welcome!

Free

ONLINE: Publishing (with) data

Virtual Event

This session will help you form good practices as you prepare to submit your research to a journal and affiliated data to a repository. Attendees will learn how to make informed decisions about where to publish by learning how to select appropriate journals and how to advocate for yourself and your research throughout the publication process.

Free

Media Workshop: Vertical Vibes – Mastering the Scroll-Stopping Power of Short-Form Video

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

With the rise of vertical video on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, understanding how to create and optimize this format is essential for any successful social media strategy. In this workshop, we'll discuss the growing importance of vertical video content, why it drives engagement, and how you can leverage it to enhance your online presence and connect with your audience.

Free
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Dear Readers and Riders: The Life of Marguerite Henry

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

Join us for a literary event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Elmer L. Andersen Library and online. Lettie Teague will read from her new book “Dear Readers and Riders: The Beloved Books, Faithful Fans, and Hidden Private Life of Marguerite Henry.”

Free
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Pop up exhibit: Creepy Crawlies

Wangensteen Historical Library, 2-340 Phillips-Wangensteen Building (PWB) 516 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Celebrate Halloween at the Wangensteen's Creepy Crawlies pop up exhibit!

Free

Trick o’ Reading: A Dark Academic Reading Study Break

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Spend a cozy afternoon relaxing and reading in the unique Upson Room (room 102) at Walter Library! Bring a spooky book to read, select one from a pop-up library of fun books, try the Libby app for fun ebooks or audiobooks or just come hang out with fellow readers. 

Free
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