Explore Minnesota!

Planning a Minnesota getaway this summer? The library display case for July is featuring great books on Minnesota destinations. Whether you’re heading for the cabin, north shore, or prairie we have a wonderful selection of books that will inspire you to explore our beautiful state. Do you know where the Green Giant, Ole the Viking, and Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are located? Find out with our tour guides and vacation planners. Make some Minnesota memories this summer with help from the library!

Historic Newsreels added to Films on Demand

Our Films on Demand database has added over 250 historic newsreels from United News. Focusing on World War II, these films offer an intriguing glimpse into American life during turbulent times. Useful as a primary source for historical and cultural research, each newsreel is segmented by subject for convenient searching and viewing, and can be integrated into custom playlists.

To get to Films on Demand, go to our Databases A-Z list and choose Films on Demand. To view these newsreels, in the "View By Subject" bar, click on the link "Archival Films & Newsreels" to browse over 1,200 newsreel segments, or use Advanced Search for keyword searches by selecting "Archival Films & Newsreels" in the "Subject" drop-down menu.