Spaces
Locations
The Twin Cities have 5 main library locations and 7 branch locations.
East Bank
West Bank
- Wilson Library to
- Elmer L. Andersen Library to
- Law Library Check their site for hours
- Music Library to
St. Paul
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.
Makerspaces
Free-to-use creative spaces for all students, faculty, staff, and skill levels, providing access to crafting/prototyping supplies, 3D printers, sewing machines, laser cutters, hand tools, and more. Our staff teach workshops and provide hands-on help to get started.
The Toaster Innovation Hub
Free to use for all UMN students, the Toaster in Walter Library has open study space, as well as reservable spaces for meetings, workshops, and events. We also have a makerspace with hands-on equipment and supplies, and provide 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 Wise Owl Cafe (Walter Library, East Bank) and Academic Blend (Wilson Library, West Bank) are closed for the summer.