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CANCELLED – Cozy Reading Party and Walter Library & Tutoring Open House

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Spend a cozy afternoon relaxing and reading in the unique Upson room (102) in Walter Library. There will be hot chocolate and snacks to enjoy. Bring a book to read, select one from a pop-up library of fun books or try out the Libby app for ebooks and audiobooks.

Free

Bullet Journaling for the New Year: A Toaster Makerspace Workshop

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Grab your notebook, pen, and aspirations for 2026! Learn how to set up bullet journal layouts and practice making your own. You can make bullet journaling work for New Year goals, semester planning, or yearly lists -- birthdays, holidays, reading, movies -- the sky is the limit. Join us on Tuesday, January 13 from 12-1pm. 

Free, no experience necessary. We'll provide dot grid paper or you can bring your own journal!

Free

Bullet Journaling for the New Year: A Toaster Makerspace Workshop

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Grab your notebook, pen, and aspirations for 2026! Learn how to set up bullet journal layouts and practice making your own. Join us on Wednesday, January 7 from 12 - 1:00 p.m. in the Toaster in the basement level of Walter Library. You can make bullet journaling work for New Year goals, semester planning, or yearly lists -- birthdays, holidays, reading, movies -- the sky is the limit.

Free, no experience necessary. We'll provide dot grid paper or you can bring your own journal! Register in advance.

Free

PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) at *Walter Library*

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Join us at Wilson Library (west bank) for PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) from UMN Boynton Health. Drop in at any time to meet registered therapy animal teams—including dogs, bunnies, cats, chickens, and other therapy animals. Sessions are FREE and open to the University of Minnesota community. All are welcome!

Free

Friday Finish at Walter Library

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

The Friday Finish at Walter Library is your time to get it done. Take time to relax, finish up work from the week, get a start on weekend homework or plan ahead for next week. All students are welcome. Study solo or bring a friend. Drop in to fast-track your finish with peer tutors for research, writing papers, MATH, CHEM, and more. We will have a creative study break each week like button making, bracelet making, and more or make something in the Toaster. Free snacks and treats. We will have fun reading books to read or check out.

Free

Halloween Reading Party at Walter Library

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 on Friday, October 31 from 2:30 - 4:00pm! Bring a spooky book to read, select one from a pop-up library of fun books, or try the Libby app for fun ebooks or audiobooks. Join fellow readers including students from the University Book Club and learn more about the book club or get a book recommendation. 

Free

Yoga at Wilson Library Study Break

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Need a relaxing study break? In collaboration with RecWell, Wilson Library on west bank is 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.

The event is free and open to all. You do NOT need to have a RecWell membership or be part of RecWell’s Fit pass program. Bring a yoga mat, if possible, or there will be some available to use. All are welcome including students, staff and faculty.

Free

National Transfer Student Week: LEGO @ The Library

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Come to Walter Library on Tuesday, October 21 anytime from 1-2:30. Build and take a free mini-LEGO kit and explore all that The Toaster and Walter Library 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

Friday Finish at Walter Library

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

The Friday Finish at Walter Library is your time to get it done. Take time to relax, finish up work from the week, get a start on weekend homework or plan ahead for next week. All students are welcome. Study solo or bring a friend. Drop in to fast-track your finish with peer tutors for research, writing papers, MATH, CHEM, and more. We will have a creative study break each week like button making, bracelet making, and more or make something in the Toaster. Free snacks and treats. We will have fun reading books to read or check out.

Free

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

UROP and Pizza at the Libraries

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Are you finishing up your Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) proposal application? Want fellow students to review your draft? Have questions on citations? Drop by Walter Library room 204 for work time and support. Bring your laptop and we will provide pizza, snacks and a space to work with fellow Gophers to get it done! 

Free

Academic Success and Peer Tutoring Fair in Walter Library

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Find out about the variety of FREE academic support services that are available to you—drop-in tutoring, academic coaching, research support and online videos and tutorials. Join us on Friday, September 26 anytime from 1:30-3:00pm in Walter Library room 101. Talk with tutors and representatives of these services from the East Bank, West Bank and St. Paul who are here to support your academic success.

Free

Getting started with Undergraduate Research and UROP (and Pizza)!

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Join us to learn more about getting started with undergraduate or faculty-sponsored research. We will host a panel with undergraduate student researchers who will share their experiences of doing research in the sciences, social sciences and humanities.

Free

Friday Finish at Walter Library

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

The Friday Finish at Walter Library is your time to get it done. Take time to relax, finish up work from the week, get a start on weekend homework or plan ahead for next week. All students are welcome. Study solo or bring a friend. Drop in to fast-track your finish with peer tutors for research, writing papers, MATH, CHEM, and more. We will have a creative study break each week like button making, bracelet making, and more or make something in the Toaster. Free snacks and treats. We will have fun reading books to read or check out.

Free

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