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City of Minneapolis @minneapolismn.gov · 23h

Find a local food shelf using the Hunger Solutions map at https://www.hungersolutions.org/find-help/ or by calling 1-888-711-1151.

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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 1d

Whether you're going out or staying in and getting cozy, we hope you have a Happy Halloween! 🎃👻Our collection is full of spook-tacular horror books and movies for all ages for you to enjoy tonight and all year round.

What's the scariest story you've ever read or watched? 👀

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MPR News @mprnews.org · 2d

👻 Spooky season is here! We want to see the coolest, scariest most creative Minnesota yards. Know someone who has the best decorations on your block? Is it you? Email us at [email protected] with your photo and city.

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Urban Roots @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social · 2d

There's one more Community Seed Circle coming up on Wednesday, November 19, 6-7pm at Dayton's Bluff Library in St. Pau! 🌱

Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 22d

Our next Community Seed Circle is coming up on Wednesday! 🌱 Everyone is welcome to join us, @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social, and Saint Paul Public Library to replenish the Seed Library and talk about gardening. We'll have tea for everyone and an orientation for volunteers. 🍵

Graphic with a green background of a hand holding a seed and plant leaves. Text reads "Community Seed Circle at the East Side Seed Library. Third Wednesday of the Month. September 17, October 15, November 19, 6-7 p.m. Sort seeds and connect with neighbors. Dayton's Bluff Library, 645 7th St. E, St. Paul, MN, 55106." The Saint Paul Public Library, Urban Roots, and Metro State logos are included below.

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NPR @npr.org · 3d

As the federal government shutdown drags on, tens of millions of people are at risk of losing food and nutrition aid as a result. The NPR Network wants to hear from you about the potential loss or delay of these food benefits. n.pr/47w3It4

Are you worried about your SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story

As the federal government shutdown drags on, tens of millions of people are at risk of losing food and nutrition aid as a result. The NPR Network wants to hear from you about the potential loss or delay of these food benefits.

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MPR News @mprnews.org · 3d

Has someone performed an act of kindness or courage that made your life or your community a little better? We want to hear your story for our Thank You, Stranger series, big or small! Bonus points if it's connected to trick-or-treating. 🍬 Email us at [email protected].

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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you to everyone who participated in our reading challenge and helped us celebrate the freedom to read! We asked you to write a sentence about the book you read any why it deserves to to be in libraries. Your answers were so impressive, we just had to share!

"...To understand why freedom of thought and expression is important and to understand the dangers of unchecked power." A reader's comments on he book, 1984.

"...gives LGBTQ+ people representation and provides an honest look into the world." A reader's comments on All Boys Aren't Blue.

"...well-written, adventurous window into a difficult time in US history and how different racial, cultural, socio-economic groups functioned." A reader's comment on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

"It's an excellent exploration of fascism, patriarchy and religious nationalism. A reader's comment on The Handmaids Tale.

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City of Saint Paul @cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social · 12d

Celebrate sustainability and the Spooky Season at our Costume and Party Supply Swap. Find a costume or accessory, or donate your unneeded items - All FREE!
Public Works Waste and Recycling, 60 W. Sycamore St., 55117.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22
Saturday, October 25
Wednesday, October 29

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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you to all who attended Coffee & Connections with us and Metro State Tutoring earlier today! Elite Espresso and Murphy the therapy dog will return on Monday, November 17. We hope you can make it to our last Coffee & Connections of the semester! 🐶☕

Photo of Murphy the therapy dog lying on his side.

Photo of a smiling library staff member with Murphy the therapy dog.

Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 16d

Metro State Library and Metro State Tutoring are thrilled to welcome everyone back to Coffee & Connections in the Fireplace Lounge on Mon., 10/20. From 11:30 – 1:00, we’ll have free coffee from Elite Espresso, and Murphy the therapy dog will offer friendly, furry companionship. All are welcome! 🐶☕

Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 16d

Did you know that Metro State students, fac/staff can reserve study rooms up to 2 weeks in advance? Visit library.metrostate.edu to book. When it’s time for your reservation, stop by the 1st floor desk to check out the key.

Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 17d

Disability history is often overlooked despite being essential to the human story. Our new display highlights disabled history makers, the continuing fight for access, and resources for disabled patrons and their loved ones. Use your Metro State ID or community borrower card to check them out!

Photo of a library display with materials on disability history topics.

Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 22d

Banned Books Week may be coming to a close but any time is a great time to fight censorship by reading banned books. Stop by and check out our display of banned and challenged books today!

Plus, there's still time to enter our reading challenge for a chance to win a library gift pack!

Photograph of 2 challenged books from the library's collection.

A black t-shirt imprinted with an open book underneath a rainbow and text reading "It's a beautiful day to read banned books."

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Pew Research Center @pewresearch.org · 22d

What do YOU want us to study? 🤔 This year, we're opening our research proposal process to include you, our audience. Pitch your ideas for our 2026 research agenda in the comments below. 🗣️⬇️

A suggestion box labeled Pew Research Center with a note reading 'Your Research Ideas!' being inserted into the slot.

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City of Saint Paul @cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social · 23d

Come explore and support local artists! The Saint Paul Art Crawl has been active since 1977 - the longest-running art crawl in the United States. You can enjoy and purchase art in galleries, lofts and other venues across the city, along with food and live performances.

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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 22d

Our next Community Seed Circle is coming up on Wednesday! 🌱 Everyone is welcome to join us, @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social, and Saint Paul Public Library to replenish the Seed Library and talk about gardening. We'll have tea for everyone and an orientation for volunteers. 🍵

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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 24d

Our staff is showing off Banned Books Week spirit! We hope you visit our displays and learn more about the importance of open access to information. You’re also welcome to enter our Reading Challenge for the chance to win a library prize pack. Details are here: library.metrostate.edu/banned-books...

Photo of library staff members standing in front of the library’s interactive banned books display on the first floor. The staff members are wearing matching T-shirts featuring a Harper Lee quote about book banning from To Kill a Mockingbird. The quote reads, “Until I feared I would lose it, I did not love to read. One does not love breathing.”

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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 25d

Banned Books Week has united readers, writers, & libraries in support of the freedom to read. Celebrate with us by checking out our banned and challenged books display on the 2nd floor. Don't forget to join our Banned Book Reading Challenge for a chance to win a library prize package!

Graphic with colorful letters reading BANNED BOOKS WEEK with the slogan: Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.

Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you to everyone who came to our Star Party and learned about the beauty of space with Mike Lynch. We loved stargazing with all of you! 🔭🌙🌠

Photo of people and a giant telescope in the Community Labyrinth.

Photo of an iPad with a picture of the surface of the moon.

Photo of people and giant telescopes in the Community Labyrinth.

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City of Saint Paul @cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social · Sep 30

Step into a floral wonderland this autumn at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory! The Fall Flower Show is a must-see spectacle, blooming now at Como Park Zoo until November 30th! Don't miss out! Learn more: comozooconservatory.org

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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · Sep 29

We're excited to stargaze with everyone at the Star Party on Thursday! 🌠🔭 The fun begins at 6:45 p.m. and goes until 9:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and get comfy! More event details are available here: library.metrostate.edu/star-party-w...

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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · Oct 2

Our downstairs display is full of facts and the people who report them! 📰 This month, we're highlighting journalists and the essential work they do in keeping the public informed. We also offer print newspapers and digital access to an array of publications and databases here: library.metrostate.edu

Photo of a library display that includes materials on journalism and news.

Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · Oct 1

Next week, Oct. 5-11th, is Banned Books Week. Join us is our reading challenge! Just fill out an entry form with the name of a banned book you've read or are currently reading and be entered to win a library prize pack!

Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · Sep 29

We're excited to stargaze with everyone at the Star Party on Thursday! 🌠🔭 The fun begins at 6:45 p.m. and goes until 9:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and get comfy! More event details are available here: library.metrostate.edu/star-party-w...

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · Sep 16

Save the date! The 25th Annual Twin Cities Book Festival will be held on Saturday, November 8th at Union Depot in St. Paul. Learn more here: twincitiesbookfestival.com

Twin Cities Book Festival

Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival is the annual Minnesota gathering for readers, writers, publishers, and purveyors of literature.

twincitiesbookfestival.com

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