Art Class: Romance Novel Gift Bags

Try a new art project each month at our Art Class for adults at Dayton's Bluff Library! This month, use retired romance novels from the library to decorate a gift bag! Use various papercraft techniques, paint, stamps, collage, and more to turn pages from romance books ......More

Try a new art project each month at our Art Class for adults at Dayton's Bluff Library! This month, use retired romance novels from the library to decorate a gift bag! Use various papercraft techniques, paint, stamps, collage, and more to turn pages from romance books into gift bag decorations. Not feeling romantic this month? Don't worry, we also have retired mystery novels available to use as well! Materials, instruction, and templates provided, just bring ideas! 

Teens Know Best

Join Teens Know Best at Dayton’s Bluff Library 2nd Tuesdays | 6:30-8 p.m. | Metro State Fireside Lounge Join Teens Know Best! TKB is for teens who want to influence the publishing industry, read lots of great books, and......More

Join Teens Know Best at Dayton’s Bluff Library 2nd Tuesdays | 6:30-8 p.m. | Metro State Fireside Lounge Join Teens Know Best! TKB is for teens who want to influence the publishing industry, read lots of great books, and meet other teens. TKB teens, ages 12-18, read and review YA books that aren’t available to the public yet. YA publishers read TKB reviews and use them to influence the future of the publishing industry. We’re a safe space to meet other teens from around the city who love books too. Visit sppl.org/teens-know-best/ to sign up. 645 E 7th St | Saint Paul, MN 55106 | (651) 793-1699 sppl.org/teens-know-best TKB is co-sponsored by Metropolitan State University and Saint Paul Public Library. Meetings are safe spaces.

Dayton's Bluff Book Club

Dayton's Bluff Book Club is a great fit for folks who love reading diverse books by local authors and discussing them with a group of dedicated readers. We meet once a month on a Wednesday in the months of October, November, December, February, March, and April at 6 p......More

Dayton's Bluff Book Club is a great fit for folks who love reading diverse books by local authors and discussing them with a group of dedicated readers. We meet once a month on a Wednesday in the months of October, November, December, February, March, and April at 6 p.m. We have a limited supply of free books for book club participants that will be available for pick up at the Dayton's Bluff Branch Library when selections become finalized. Participants will be notified by email. Books will also be available to borrow at the library. The Dayton’s Bluff Book Club is a collaboration of the Metropolitan State University Library and the Dayton’s Bluff Branch of Saint Paul Public Library whose members live, work or attend classes on the East Side. We prioritize our selection of titles to those written by Minnesota authors, that have a local setting, or that are written by people of color and other diverse authors. Book discussions usually include issues related to social justice, equity, and anti-racism. We encourage book club members to use both the university and public libraries in pursuit of lifelong learning and the joy of reading. Discussions are frequently facilitated by authors, Metropolitan State faculty, or other guests from the community. The House on Rondo Welcome - Dayton's Bluff Book Club - LibGuides at Metropolitan State University

FunLab! Valentine's Day

Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This STEAM drop-in program is designed for ages 7-11. FunLab! is every Saturday at Dayton’s Bluff Library from 2:30-4 p.m. 645 E 7th......More

Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This STEAM drop-in program is designed for ages 7-11. FunLab! is every Saturday at Dayton’s Bluff Library from 2:30-4 p.m. 645 E 7th St | Saint Paul, MN 55106 | (651) 793-1699 | [email protected] Located in the Metropolitan State University Library and Learning Center building. FunLab!s are safe spaces. Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This program is designed for ages 7-11.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Teen Dungeons & Dragons @Dayton’s Bluff Library 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Zone Learn the game Go on epic adventures Make friends Eat snacks Learn to be the Dungeon Master Dayton’s Bluff library hosts monthly Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) for teens!......More

Teen Dungeons & Dragons @Dayton’s Bluff Library 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Zone Learn the game Go on epic adventures Make friends Eat snacks Learn to be the Dungeon Master Dayton’s Bluff library hosts monthly Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) for teens! We are a safe space for both experts who want to join a campaign and newbs who want to learn the game. Learn how to DM (run the game), create your own character, be part of the team, and learn new skills. Meetings are safe spaces where respect is crucial and everyone's opinion is heard. D&D is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game where participants join forces to tell epic stories and go on amazing adventures together. We will provide everything you need to run/join a successful campaign. For teens 12-18 645 E 7th St | Saint Paul, MN 55106 | (651) 793-1699 | Visit sppl.org/teen-dungeons-dragons Located in the Metropolitan State University Library and Learning Center building.

Community Seed Circle

Join Urban Roots, Metro State Library, and St. Paul Public Library Dayton’s Bluff Branch to sort, process, and tidy up the East Side Seed Library.

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

We are starting D&D at the library for adults. Come and be part of the planning. Actual game play will start in March. Learn the game Go on epic adventures Make friends Be the Dungeon Master

Black History Month: Black To The Future! Kid's Black History Exploration

Black History Month: Black To The Future! Kid's Black History Exploration

Little Learners: Process Art Adventures

Now.Make.Art is back at the library with an interactive program that will have folks moving, singing, and creating through a rich play process! This program includes process art & play stations designed specifically for ages 6 and under that focus on expanding sensory ......More

Now.Make.Art is back at the library with an interactive program that will have folks moving, singing, and creating through a rich play process! This program includes process art & play stations designed specifically for ages 6 and under that focus on expanding sensory skills, building gross & fine motor skills, and creating connection between families. 

FunLab! Spy Day

Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This STEAM drop-in program is designed for ages 7-11. FunLab! is every Saturday at Dayton’s Bluff Library from 2:30-4 p.m. 645 E 7th......More

Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This STEAM drop-in program is designed for ages 7-11. FunLab! is every Saturday at Dayton’s Bluff Library from 2:30-4 p.m. 645 E 7th St | Saint Paul, MN 55106 | (651) 793-1699 | [email protected] Located in the Metropolitan State University Library and Learning Center building. FunLab!s are safe spaces. Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This program is designed for ages 7-11.

Teen Writers' Guild

Teen Writers’ Guild (TWG) is a group for teens to encourage each other in their writing, learn the craft of writing, and grow as writers. We’ll also occasionally host guest authors and we always have snacks and hot drinks. TWG meets once a month on the 4th Tuesday at ......More

Teen Writers’ Guild (TWG) is a group for teens to encourage each other in their writing, learn the craft of writing, and grow as writers. We’ll also occasionally host guest authors and we always have snacks and hot drinks. TWG meets once a month on the 4th Tuesday at Dayton’s Bluff Library from 6:30-8 p.m. For teens 12-18 Visit sppl.org/twg/ to sign up. 645 E 7th St | Saint Paul, MN 55106 | (651) 793-1699 Located in the Metropolitan State University Library and Learning Center building. Meetings are safe spaces.

Game Night!

Come play tabletop, card, and video games! Relax and enjoy! Game night is for gamers of all ages and interests. Metro State Library has a vast collection of games to choose from or bring your own to play.

Spring Seed Sowing

Come play in the dirt with the East Side Seed Library at our seed sowing workshop! Learn why we need to stratify seeds and participate in a step-by-step tutorial focused on annual flowers, vegetables, a......More

Come play in the dirt with the East Side Seed Library at our seed sowing workshop! Learn why we need to stratify seeds and participate in a step-by-step tutorial focused on annual flowers, vegetables, and native forbs. All participants will receive one seed sowing kit (milk jug green house, soil, and seeds).  Registration Required. This event is a collaboration between Urban Roots, Metro State University Library, and the Dayton’s Bluff branch of the Saint Paul Public Library. For information on this and other seed-related events, visit https://libguides.metrostate.edu/eastsideseedlibrary

Little Learners: Play with Clay!

Explore playful creation with polymer clay! COMPAS Teaching Artist Layl McDill will guide Little Learners to create creatures from their imagination. They can learn to layer clay to make textures, learn techniques to create legs or antenna, or build something entirely ......More

Explore playful creation with polymer clay! COMPAS Teaching Artist Layl McDill will guide Little Learners to create creatures from their imagination. They can learn to layer clay to make textures, learn techniques to create legs or antenna, or build something entirely new!

FunLab! Floral Design Day

Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This STEAM drop-in program is designed for ages 7-11. FunLab! is every Saturday at Dayton’s Bluff Library from 2:30-4 p.m. 645 E 7th......More

Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This STEAM drop-in program is designed for ages 7-11. FunLab! is every Saturday at Dayton’s Bluff Library from 2:30-4 p.m. 645 E 7th St | Saint Paul, MN 55106 | (651) 793-1699 | [email protected] Located in the Metropolitan State University Library and Learning Center building. FunLab!s are safe spaces. Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This program is designed for ages 7-11.