Dayton’s Bluff
Hours & Information
Open today until 5:30pm
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!
Spring Break 2024
Fun and learning for kids and teens.
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Get exclusive, advance copies of unpublished young adult books and meet once a month and discuss them over pizza.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!
Spring Break 2024
Fun and learning for kids and teens.
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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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
Spring Break 2024
Fun and learning for kids and teens.
Additional Laser Loon Library Cards are Now Available
Feb 29, 2024
We've made more copies of our free, limited-edition Laser Loon library card for Saint Paul residents!
Limited-Edition Laser Loon Library Card Available
Feb 13, 2024
Free limited-edition Laser Loon library cards available at all library locations while supplies last.
Join the Read Brave citywide book club
Feb 06, 2024
SPPL launched Read Brave 2024, its annual citywide book club that invites teens and community members to read the same young adult book.
