Spaces
Locations
The Twin Cities have 5 main library locations and 7 branch locations.
East Bank
- Walter Library 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Health Sciences Library8 a.m. to 6 p.m. U Card required
- Architecture & Landscape Architecture Library9 a.m. to 6 p.m. U Card required.
- Journalism Library (Eric Sevareid) Closed
- Mathematics Library 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
West Bank
- Wilson Library 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Elmer L. Andersen Library 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Law Library Check their site for hours
- Music Library 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
St. Paul
- Magrath Library 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Natural Resources Library 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Off campus
- Andersen Horticultural Library 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Itasca Biological Station Library
Study spaces
Consider the Libraries for group study, individual study, quiet study, collaborative study, or just a place to relax between classes.
Reservable group study rooms
Libraries have a variety of reservable spaces for groups to study together.
Open study spaces
Libraries have a large number of open spaces for individual quiet study and collaborative group study.
Research collaboration studio
Collaborative open spaces.
Reservable carrels
Graduate students and faculty may request a private study carrel per semester.
Policies
Tech spaces
Explore, create, and innovate in tech spaces that have equipment, materials, and tools to prototype and problem-solve.
The Breakerspace
Explore, tinker, prototype, learn and share. The Breakerspace in Walter Library is a free-to-use, student run makerspace providing access to a variety of hands-on tools and materials such as craft kits, a sewing machine, 3D printer, button makers, VR Headsets, and more. All majors, years, and skill levels welcome.
Makerspace
The Makerspace in the Health Sciences Library is a free-to-use, student run makerspace providing access to crafting/prototyping supplies as well as 3D printers, sewing machines, laser cutter, hand tools and much more. Our staff teach workshops and provide hands-on help to get started. All students, faculty, staff, and skill levels are welcome.
The Toaster Innovation Hub
Free to use for all UMN students, the Toaster offers reservable spaces for group meetings, workshops, and events; a maker space with hands-on equipment and supplies; and access to all things UMN innovation and entrepreneurship.
1:Button Studios
The 1:Button Studios are fully automated HD video recording spaces with professional studio lighting and sound equipment. They are set up to record high-quality video projects without any knowledge of lights and cameras.
Media viewing rooms
A space that accommodates a group of people viewing media together.
Virtual reality studio
The Virtual Reality Studio is a space that facilitates the use and exploration of virtual worlds for education, research, and patient care. The space is free to all U of M Twin Cities faculty, students, and staff.
Coffee shops
The Libraries have coffee shops inside some spaces where food and beverage, chat, and study come together.
Wise Owl Cafe
Walter Library, East Bank
Academic Blend
Wilson Library, West Bank