News from September 2026
See all upcoming Libraries events — including our featured events, workshops, and exhibits — on the UMN Twin Cities Events Calendar.
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
Take a stroll along an alphabet of birds! The exhibit is open at the Minnesota Zoo along the Treetrop Trail, Oct. 13, 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
This exhibit situates the Declaration of Independence in its historical moment and contextualizes the actions of the founders of the new republic.
The Right of the People: Anti-Fascist Propaganda, 1914-1945
This exhibit showcases a selection of anti-fascist posters from World War I and World War II. The exhibit is open through Feb. 26, 2027, weekdays only.
The libraries of the University of Minnesota announce new digital access to The New York Times for all students, faculty, and staff
The libraries of the University of Minnesota announce a new digital subscription to The New York Times available to all current UMN students, faculty, and staff. This subscription is a partnership between all of the libraries of the University of Minnesota and access extends to all students, staff, and faculty across all five UMN campuses.
Explore the newly relaunched BTAA Geoportal
The Geoportal provides access to well over 100,000 downloadable GIS datasets across hundreds of government agencies as well as scanned historical maps from university library collections.
Echoes and Equations: The Art and Archiving of Harriet Bart
This exhibit features the archive, artwork, and book arts of Harriet Bart, a leading Twin Cities artist, active from the 1970s to the present. The exhibit is open through Sept. 25, 2026, weekdays only.