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117 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, 55455 United States Get Directions

Walter Library received its name in 1959 in honor of Frank Keller Walter, who held the position of University Librarian from 1921 until his retirement in 1943.

More information about Walter’s visionary leadership at the University Libraries can be found on his biography page.

Built in 1922/23, Walter was first opened to the public as the University of Minnesota’s main library in 1924. The building went through a major renovation from 1999-2002 and remains one of the architectural treasures of the Twin Cities campus.

See our Building History & Facts page for more information about the building.

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Walter Library 100 Pop Up Exhibit

Walter Library 100 Pop-Up Exhibit

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Walter Library is turning 100 years old! Explore a mini-exhibit about the history and construction...

Free

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Get crafty: Valentines with the Libraries

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Have a special someone? Join us on Tuesday, February 13 and make a mini treat bag or valentine on the 2nd floor of Walter Library anytime from 3-4:30 p.m.

Free
Walter Library 100 Pop Up Exhibit

Walter Library 100 Pop-Up Exhibit

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Walter Library is turning 100 years old! Explore a mini-exhibit about the history and construction...

Free

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Books and Beverages – A reading study break

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Have you heard of a reading party? Spend a cozy afternoon relaxing and reading in...

Free

BizPitch — Entre Club @ the Toaster

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Watch students from across the University make their 90-second pitch and compete for a chance to win $1,000. Students will share their business ideas to a panel of entrepreneurs and investors and get live feedback in addition to potential cash prizes. Participants have gone on to launch their BizPitch ideas.

Radio K: Night Owl Story Slam

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

An owl carving in Walter Library. How do the spaces we inhabit influence our stories...

Walter Library

Walter Library 100 Pop-Up Exhibit

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

  Walter Library is turning 100 years old! Explore a mini-exhibit about the history and...

Walter Library 100 Pop-Up Exhibit

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Early construction of Walter Library begins in 1922. Walter Library is turning 100 years old!...

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