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Monday-Thursday:
8:00 a.m. – 12 Midnight

Friday:
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday:
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
(Saturdays during Fall Semester @ Alcuin & Learning Commons)
9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday:
10:00 a.m. – 12 Midnight

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Upcoming Events

NOV

Make your own Snow Globe!

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

NOV

Free Popcorn!

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

NOV

Snowmen Diamond Dotz!

Thursday, November 13, 2025
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

NOV

Autumn Botanical Art with OLC and CSB+SJU Libraries

Monday, November 17, 2025
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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Event Details

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What’s New!!

A library interior with tall shelves full of books, four bright orange armchairs around a small round table in the foreground, and more seating visible in the distance. — Libraries & Archives Grants
A variety of funding opportunities are available for faculty and students through the Libraries & Archives.
**The application form is available now.**

Five college students sit around a small round table studying with laptops and notebooks in a cozy room decorated with a Christmas tree and holiday decor. They are smiling and talking together.

We’re decking out a space in Alcuin and two spaces in Clemens to create the ultimate study room for three lucky winners to enjoy on Study Day on Wednesday, December 10th! Enter here.

Two people stand shaking hands in front of a presentation screen displaying a scientific talk. One person is handing an object to the other. Red chairs are in the foreground, and the setting appears to be a lecture hall or conference room. — **Congratulations to the 2025 CSC Day Winners!**
Dr. Benjamin Durheim (School of Theology) & Dr. Brittany Merritt Nash (Professor of History)
Click here for photos!

A young woman with short brown hair smiles while looking slightly upward. She is wearing a black jacket, a dark shirt, earrings, and a silver chain necklace. The background is a plain dark blue. — Meet Kara Schleck
**Science, Health Sciences, and Data Literacy Librarian**

A young woman with light brown hair, wearing clear-framed glasses and a black sweater, stands indoors in front of a blurry window, smiling slightly at the camera. — Meet Jane Campbell
*Social Sciences and Data Literacy Librarian*

A transparent locker box with 20 numbered compartments, each holding keys with tags and some tools, sits on a wooden counter near a glass window in a public or office setting. — Give your phone a break while studying! Phone lockers are now available in The Study at Alcuin and behind the Circulation Desk at Clemens. Lock your phone away for as long as you need and receive a snack in return.

A bright yellow case labeled "MEIJIA" and "Ghost Hunting Kit" sits on a speckled surface in a library, with bookshelves and a staircase in the background. — Our NEW ghost hunting kit contains everything you’ll need for your next paranormal investigation! Use the EMF meter to detect spectral presences, catch some EVP (electronic voice phenomena) with the digital voice recorder, and use the spirit box to chat with your new spectral friends. Available at Alcuin, check it out here!

A flyer for an MPR Design Sprint event titled “VOICES FOR IMPACT” on Nov. 20, 4-6 PM, at St. Thomas campus. It promotes collaboration to improve MPR News for college students. All participants receive a $40 gift card. — **🎙️ Join *Voices for Impact* — An MPR Design Sprint at CSB+SJU**
Click here for more info!

Three young men are seated at a table working on a remote-controlled car. One is adjusting the car parts, while the others watch and work on a laptop. The table is cluttered with tools and electronic components.

A group of people are seated and standing around tables in a library or study area. They are engaged in various activities, with papers and personal items like phones on the tables. Bookshelves are visible in the background.

Makerspace

The Clemens Library Makerspace is a learning lab in which our community is encouraged to experiment, invent, explore ideas, and innovate whether it is for a class, for fun, or to explore entrepreneurial opportunities. Students are often asked to create in high stakes and high-risk moments such as graded course projects or assignments.

Makerspace Hours

Monday – Thursday:
1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday:
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday:
CLOSED

Sunday:
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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Tech and Tools

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University Libraries provide technology and tool loans as a courtesy to our patrons free of charge as long as items are returned on time and in good condition. We offer no warranty or guarantee that the items loaned are suitable for a particular purpose. We disclaim any liability for loss or damage of any kind related to the configuration and operation of borrowed items.

Technology and Tools can be loaned out from either the Information Desk at Alcuin Library, or the Library Information Desk at Clemens Library. Current items available for loan are listed on this page.

Laptops
Adapters
Speakers
Podcasting Kit
Video Games & Consoles
Ghost Hunting Kit

Check out items

A library counter with signs for technology checkout, including adapters, cables, a laptop, and a drawing tablet, all displayed behind a clear partition. A large sign promotes technology available for checkout.

Three college students interact in a common area. One student sits on a couch with a laptop, smiling up at the standing student who holds a book. The third student sits nearby, reading. The background shows a wall with photos, windows, and additional people.

The Network for Academic Success

Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s students have a suite of support services available to them! The Network for Academic Success includes offices that speak to a wide range of academic topics and experiences. All students are encouraged to engage with these services to excel in their academic studies.

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