Events
Upcoming events and workshops, along with current exhibits, from University of Minnesota Libraries.
Featured events
First Fridays, November: ‘Unburied’ and ‘A Plain Pine Box’
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Elmer L. Andersen Library, 222 21st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455
The curators and exhibit designer present, “Unburied: Death and Mourning in the Archives”; and Kate Dietrick presents, “A Plain Pine Box: Jewish Burial Practices.”
The ALSC/ALA Children’s Literature Lecture with Cynthia Leitich Smith, ‘Indigenous Voices: On the Page & Behind the Bylines’
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Elmer L. Andersen Library, 222 21st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Join us in person or online for the 2026 ALSC/ALA Children’s Literature Lecture: “Indigenous Voices: On the Page & Behind the Bylines.”
Archives After Dark: ‘Silences in the Archives’
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Elmer L. Andersen Library, 222 21st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Registration has reached capacity and is now closed.
Hungarian Refugees and the United States: Legacies and Lessons
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Elmer L. Andersen Library, 222 21st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455
A lecture with Professor Carl Bon Tempo (SUNY-Albany). Please register if you plan to attend
First Fridays, December: ‘Human Rights’ and ‘Love of Country and Honey’
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Elmer L. Andersen Library, 222 21st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Kayla T. Jackson presents, “Human Rights at Home and Abroad,” and Kent Gerber presents, “For Love of Honey and Country.” Please register to attend in person or online.
Embracing Our Roots with Debra J Stone and Junauda Petrus
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Elmer L. Andersen Library, 222 21st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Embracing our Roots: Rooted and Rising pairs artists and arts activist Elders with next-generation arts leaders in conversation.
Upcoming workshops
ONLINE: Data snack- Effective file naming & folder organization
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Zoom
Final.csv and Final_ThisOne.csv can be file names, but there are more useful options that will be discussed at this data management camp workshop. We will pack a punch of good practices you can immediately integrate into your own workflow or when collaborating with a co-author or an entire group. We will talk through folder structures as well as folder and file naming. Forming good practices now will help you save time down the road and free up time for other fun things.
Register for Nov 4
Getting started with Undergraduate Research and UROP: First-Gen student edition (with Pizza)
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Walter Library
Want to know more about getting started with undergraduate or faculty-sponsored research? Are you thinking of applying for a Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) in the spring? Not sure where to start? Have questions on next steps?
Join us to learn more.
ONLINE: BrowZine and Alerts – Keeping Up on Research
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Zoom
Learn how to use BrowZine, a tool to create your own virtual reading room of your favorite journals. You’ll also learn how to set up database and journal alerts to keep up on published scholarship in your field.
Register for Nov 6
UMN Book Club October 2026 Discussion
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Wilson Library - 309 S 19th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Join the University Book Club on Saturday, November 7th from 1-3 p.m. at Wilson Library (west bank) to discuss our October read, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab. Light refreshments and thematic snacks will be provided. All are welcome, even if you haven’t read the book!
The University of Minnesota Book Club is an inclusive community of Golden Gopher students who love all things book-related. Sign up for our email list and join our GroupMe to stay up to date on book club news and happenings.
Stress Reduction: A Toaster VR Workshop
Toaster Innovation Hub @ Walter Library
Every student experiences stress, and it’s important to find your strategies for taking care of yourself. In this workshop, we will use virtual reality to take us through guided meditation exercises.
ONLINE: Introduction to EndNote and EndNote Online
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Zoom
Learn about using the citation management software, EndNote, to import citations, customize your account, and format your bibliographies and in-text citations. We’ll also discuss using EndNote in conjunction with EndNote Online, a web-based version of EndNote freely available to current University of Minnesota students, faculty, and staff.
Current exhibits
Unburied: Death and Mourning in the Archives
The exhibit is open Oct. 12, 2026 through Jan. 29, 2027, weekdays only at Elmer L. Andersen Library.
Flora and Fauna: The Artistry of Nature
This is exhibit is open at the Minnesota Zoo in the Hanifl Nature Center, Oct. 13, 2026 through Jan. 3, 2027.
Art of Flying: A to Z Story Stroll
The exhibit is open at the Minnesota Zoo along the Treetrop Trail, Oct. 17, 2026 until November 2026.
The Right of the People: Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
The exhibit is open through Jan. 15, 2027, weekdays only.
The Right of the People: Anti-Fascist Propaganda, 1914-1945
The exhibit is open through Feb. 26, 2027, weekdays only, at Elmer L. Andersen Library.
Echoes and Equations: The Art and Archiving of Harriet Bart
The exhibit is open through Sept. 25, 2026, weekdays only, at Elmer L. Andersen Library.