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The primary election is just a few weeks away!
Voting in your primary election is your chance to help choose which candidates move forward, and which issues get the spotlight in the November midterm election. Be sure you are ready to vote by,

✅checking if you're registered to vote
✅researching your polling place location or other ways to vote
✅researching the candidates and issues on your ballot

Visit mnvotes.gov to access all the information above and other helpful resources!

This week's quote comes from The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

Moreno-Garcia's lush settings, captivating characters, and discussions of colonialism and feminism make for a great summer read.

It's looking pretty bleak outside. Need a spot away from the heat and all the smoky air?

The library is a great place for that, with air conditioning, wifi, and many books—and board games—to pass the time!

To see when the library's hours, visit https://library.metrostate.edu/

Who else loves to look at the trees in the summertime? 🙋‍♀️

We’ll be closed for Independence Day weekend, but our digital services are always open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our in-person services return on Monday, July 6, for normal hours. We hope you have a safe and fun holiday weekend!

Image Description: Graphic with a blue and white striped background and American flag-themed balloons and streamers. Red and blue text reads, “Metro State Library is closed on Independence Day weekend. Friday, July 3, 2026 – Saturday, July 4, 2026. Normal hours return on Monday, July 6, 2026. Digital services are 24/7.” The Metro State logo is included below.

This week is going to be a scorcher so why not come on down to your library and beat the heat in the AC? Find a cozy book nook, play a board game, use a computer, or just “chill out” and relax. We’re always happy to see you!

Image description: Graphic on a sky-blue background with the text "Beat the Heat @ your library!" On the left, an illustration shows a person relaxing on a yellow chaise lounge while reading a book next to a potted plant. On the right, a cartoon sun with a flushed, overheated expression is paired with a red thermometer.

In honor of Juneteenth, Metro State Library is closed on Friday, June 19. We hope everyone enjoys the holiday and comes back to visit us when we reopen on Saturday, June 20, at the normal time. All of our digital resources will remain available.

Image Description: Graphic with a black background, white text, and a border with red, yellow, and green colors. Text reads: “Metro State Library is closed on Juneteenth, Freedom Day. Friday, June 19th, 2026. Normal hours resume Saturday, June 20, 2026. Online services are 24/7.” The Metro State logo is included in white below.

It's a great time to brush up on your citing skills this summer!

Citation styles like APA, MLA, and Chicago style are common across disciplines. As you engage with the works from other authors, it's important to give credit by properly citing your sources.

At the Writing Center, we can help by reviewing your citations and helping you understand their guidelines so that you're ready for your papers!

Book a tutorial with us through the link in our bio.

Come one, come all to Metro State's VIRTUAL Open Mic for writers! Join us at 6:00pm on Thursday, June 11th for an evening of poetry, prose, and short stories. This event is open to all Metro State students, alumni, staff, and faculty. PLEASE NOTE: Both the June and July Open Mics will be taking place over Zoom. We will be taking August off to prepare for the Fall semester, but will be back for in-person Open Mics beginning in September!

💻 To join us on Zoom, scan the red and white QR code or find the link on our website.

📄 If you'd like to share your work, please scan the QR code or sign up at bit.ly/metroopenmic

🌐 For more information: hautedish.metrostate.edu

Taking summer classes? Applying for scholarships or jobs? Need some help? Rest assured, our tutoring services remain available throughout the summer!

The Writing Center and STEM+ Tutoring offer in-person and online help from Monday to Saturday. Visit the link in bio for our availability.