Dayton’s Bluff

Closed until 10:00am today
MondayÂ
12:00PM - 8:00PM
TuesdayÂ
10:00AM - 8:00PM
WednesdayÂ
12:00PM - 8:00PM
ThursdayÂ
10:00AM - 8:00PM
FridayÂ
10:00AM - 5:30PM
SaturdayÂ
10:00AM - 5:30PM
SundayÂ
Closed
645 E 7th St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
tel: (651) 793-1699
email: daytonsbluff@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Located in the Metropolitan State University Library and Learning Center building.

Storytime at Dayton's Bluff Library
Storytime is an interactive learning opportunity for you and your child to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun.
FunLab: STEAM for ages 7-11
FunLab is STEAM programming for kids ages 7-11. Fun drop-in sessions with crafts, engineering projects, science experiments, and more.
Game Night
Play a variety of video games on Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4, or try one of our board games!
SPPL's Summer Spark Program Keeps Kids Reading
Aug 04, 2023
Kelsey Johnson-Kaiser, SPPL's Youth and Family Services Manager, share ideas on on how to keep kids reading all summer long.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
A safe space for both experts who want to join a campaign and newcomers who want to learn the game.
Teens Know Best
Get exclusive, advance copies of unpublished young adult books and meet once a month and discuss them over pizza.
Teen Writers' Guild
For teens to encourage each other in their writing and grow as writers. Join us for tea, snacks, and talk about writing!
Summer Meals for Kids
Meals are available at no cost for youth 18 years of age and under.
Dayton's Bluff Book Club
Neighborhood book club co-facilitated by librarians from Metropolitan State University and the Dayton's Bluff Library.
Dayton's Bluff District Forum
Published monthly in a paper edition that is mailed free to all addresses in Dayton's Bluff. Online archives go back to 2000.
Metro State Library Services for Community Members
The Metropolitan State University Library and Learning Center welcomes visitors and community members.
David Barton Community Labyrinth and Reflective Garden
Labyrinths have been used for centuries by many different cultures as places of reflection and meditation. The entrance faces 7th Street.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Veterans DayFriday, November 10, 2023 - Saturday, November 11, 2023Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 23, 2023Closed All Day
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Closed for Staff TrainingThursday, December 7, 2023Closed All Day
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ChristmasSunday, December 24, 2023 - Tuesday, December 26, 2023Closed All Day
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New Year's DayMonday, January 1, 2024Closed All Day
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Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday, January 15, 2024Closed All Day
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Presidents' DayMonday, February 19, 2024Closed All Day
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All locations closed for staff trainingThursday, April 18, 2024Closed All Day
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Memorial DaySunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024Closed All Day
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JuneteenthWednesday, June 19, 2024Closed All Day
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All locations close at 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 3, 2024Closed All Day
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Independence DayThursday, July 4, 2024Closed All Day
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Labor DaySunday, September 1, 2024 - Monday, September 2, 2024Closed All Day
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All locations closed for staff trainingThursday, October 10, 2024Closed All Day
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Veterans DayMonday, November 11, 2024Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 28, 2024Closed All Day
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ChristmasTuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
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All locations close at 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, December 31, 2024Closed All Day
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New Year's DayWednesday, January 1, 2025Closed All Day
About Dayton’s Bluff
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- After-hours Book Return
- Charging Locker
- Computers
- Handicapped Accessible
- Lucky Day Collection
- Meeting Room
- Parking Lot
- Wi-Fi
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Located in the Metropolitan State University Library and Learning Center building.
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The Library and Learning Center parking lot has a 2-hour limit, which is enforced by Metropolitan State University.
Do not park in areas that are marked as permit parking only.
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Open for reservations of 3-10 people Monday - Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 2:00Â - 4:00 p.m.Â
Request online, opens a new window
No study rooms are available in the public library space.
Map
New at Dayton’s Bluff
Coming to Your In-Box: Updated Email Notices
You will soon see an update to the email notices you receive from the library.
SPPL's Summer Spark Program Keeps Kids Reading
Aug 04, 2023
Kelsey Johnson-Kaiser, SPPL's Youth and Family Services Manager, share ideas on on how to keep kids reading all summer long.
Summer Meals for Kids
Meals are available at no cost for youth 18 years of age and under.
Teen Lit Con 2023
On April 29th I helped at Teen Lit Con at Two Rivers High School in Mendota Heights through Dayton’s Bluff Library’s Teens Know…