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Library Hours

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

Bennie Book Club

October
1st – Rock Painting
3rd – The Life of a Showgirl Album Release Party
7th – Magnet Making!
8th – Author Talk with CSB Alumna Beth Leipholtz
9th – Perler Beads!
9th – Free Popcorn ant Clemens Library
17th – Fall Puzzle Competition

Event Details

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.**

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*

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 cornhole board with a red beanbag on top sits on green grass in a park-like area with trees under a blue sky with scattered clouds. — The perfect outdoor activity for a Fall day! The Libraries have Corn Hole boards and bean bags available for check out at Alcuin and Clemens. Click here.

Book cover for "James" by Percival Everett, featuring large yellow text with a small figure climbing the "J." Two award badges for the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award are displayed above the title. — This week’s book pick!
Click here to check it out.

A round red and white pin reading "Homecoming 1929" is attached by a red ribbon to a gold medal featuring an embossed football player in action. — Check out Br. Eric’s article on the 100th Anniversary of the first Homecoming game! Click here!!

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.

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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