MnDOT Library Visit - Announcement and RSVP

Hello everyone,

We're excited to announce our first in-person event of Fall 2024, a guided tour of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Library in St. Paul, MN! 

This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the state's record-keeping and to view many of the historic artifacts, maps, and photos of the collections firsthand. There will also be time to ask resident librarians about their personal experiences with working in the MnDOT library, so come with an inquiring mind!

If you are interested in attending this event with SLA-SG, please RSVP here by October 13th. The size of tour groups is limited, so we cannot guarantee a spot to anyone who arrives without advance notice.

Date: Friday, October 18th.

Time: 3:30-4:30pm

Where: 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155-1800

Who: Everyone is welcome, but please remember to RSVP!

We will plan to meet as a group outside of the library's main entrance before proceeding inside together. There are many ways to travel to the venue, including by car or via public transportation.

If you elect to use public transportation to get to the venue, the Metro Transit Trip Planner can be used to identify the best way to get there (you can use either 395 John Ireland Blvd. or 424 Rice St.).

If you opt to drive or carpool to the event, parking is available on both the east side of the building (metered- John Ireland Blvd.) and the west side of the building (Ramp F). The GPS address for the ramp (Ramp F) is 424 Rice St., the west side of the Transportation Building. Instructions for using Ramp F are as follows:

• The 1st Level (street level) of Ramp F is available for metered visitor parking. Make note of your parking space number, and pay at one of two kiosks upon entrance. 
• The two pay stations are located on the 1st Level of Ramp F; one in the elevator lobby and one by the vehicle entrance. Payment options include Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards, $1 and $5 bills, as well as coins. Parking is paid at a rate of $2.00 per hour or $8 for an all-day rate.

Once you arrive at the building, if you enter from the parking ramp or west side of the building, you will be on the 1st floor. The library is located just past the Information Desk and before the stairs. If you arrive via John Ireland, or the east side of the building, you will enter on Ground Floor. You will need to take the stairs or elevator up one level to the library on the 1st Floor (located at the top of the stairs / elevator across from the library).

If you have any further questions, feel free to email us at stkatesla@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!