The Andersen Horticultural Library collection is a rich resource for everyone from the weekend gardener planning a perennial border to the professional horticulturist. Its vast collection of nearly 20,000 books and 300 subscriptions to magazines, newsletters, and scientific journals provides information and inspiration--from the literature of horticulture, botany, landscape architecture, and local natural history to children's books and specialized horticultural research.

Tucked within the grounds of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, a visit to the Library is an experience all its own. The high ceilings, large bay windows, and wood paneled walls of Minnesota architect Edwin Lundie's design provide a fitting surrounding for the custom-built furnishings of renowned American woodworker George Nakashima--making it an inviting and comfortable retreat for reading, reflection, and research.

Learn more and plan your visit at www.arboretum.umn.edu/library.aspx.

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Need more time and space to study as the semester winds down? Select library locations will have extended hours to help you get through finals week. Magrath Library will be hosting therapy dogs on Monday and Tuesday, May 9 & 10. Details below.

Bio-Med
Where: A portion of the 2nd floor in the Bio-Medical Library in Diehl Hall
When: Open 24/7 from April 29 until 6:00 p.m. on May 14
What's Available: study tables, group study rooms, public computers, wireless for laptops, self-service printer, self-service photocopier, print Reference collection
What's Not Available: circulation, reserve, reference, or IT support

Magrath
Where: Study area adjacent to the main Magrath entrance
When: Extended hours from May 7 through May 13: 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Monday - Thursday; 7:00 a.m. - midnight Friday; 10:00 a.m. - midnight on Saturday, May 7; and noon - 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 8.
What's Available: study space, group study rooms, wireless for laptops
What's Not Available: circulation, reserve, reference, or IT support
Don't Miss: Take a few minutes to visit with Maggie and Gopher, two therapy dogs visiting Magrath Library on Monday and Tuesday, May 9 & 10, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Time spent with certified therapy dogs has been shown to relieve stress, decrease heart rate and blood pressure, and to increase a general sense of well-being.

Walter
Where: 2nd floor Great Hall
When: Open 24/7 from May 8 until 6:00 p.m. on May 14
What's Available: study space, the copy machines, and Value Port
What's Not Available: access to collections, services or Library workstations
Don't Miss: Exam Jam from 1:00 to 5 p.m. in the SMART Learning Commons (204 Walter Library)

Wilson
Where: Basement level
When: Open 24/7 from 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 8 through 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14
What's Available: public computers, self-service printing and copying, microfilm scanners, group study rooms, individual study tables; limited access to collections between midnight and 8:00 a.m.
What's Not Available: circulation, reserve, reference, or IT support

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