News from the Libraries
See all upcoming Libraries events — including our featured events, workshops, and exhibits — on the UMN Twin Cities Events Calendar.
Surprises at every turn: UMN Libraries brings large collection of pop-up books to the world
Earlier this year, Dennis Frahmann donated a collection of over 1,000 pop-up books to the Children's Literature Research Collections (CLRC). Learn more about how our Archives and Special Collections (ASC) Cataloging Unit has been processing the collection.
Archives After Dark
UMN Libraries expands access to a beloved lecture series.
What exactly do librarians do?: A Q/A with Anne Good, associate curator of the James Ford Bell Library
The last article of a three-part Q/A series that explaining the ins and outs of librarianship, and all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into supporting public knowledge. This interview features Anne Good, associate curator of the James Ford Bell Library, and of Special Collections and Rare Books.
Inside ASC's latest exhibit, death is at your door. But that isn't a bad thing
A feature and overview of ASC's newest cross-collection exhibit on death and mourning in the archives.
Blind Date with a Book — Halloween Edition
Trick or Treat? Want a bit of mystery this Halloween? Check out a Blind Date with a Book — Halloween edition...it's a downright spooky good time!
What exactly do librarians do?: A Q/A with Laura McElfresh, cartographic metadata librarian
The second article of a three-part Q/A series that explaining the ins and outs of librarianship, and all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into supporting public knowledge. This interview features Laura McElfresh, an associate cartographic metadata librarian.
What exactly do librarians do?: A Q/A with Emily Beck, curator of WHL
The first of a three-part Q/A series that explaining the ins and outs of librarianship, and all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into supporting public knowledge. This interview features Emily Beck, curator of the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine (WHL).
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.
Moving a library
A photo gallery marking Magrath Library's closure and the effort to move its holdings of nearly 500,000 books and other materials.
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.