Weavers Guild of Minnesota Library
The Weavers Guild of Minnesota Library includes an extensive swatch collection, periodicals, and rare and current fiber art books. The balance of the Guild's book collection is maintained as part of the Textile Center's combined library.
Textile Center Library
WGM Members have full check out privileges with the Textile Center Library.
You can search the Textile Center Library Catalog from your own computer. Search for books, check to see when your books are due and explore the collection online.
Library Hours
| Monday & Thursday: Tuesday: Wednesday & Friday: Saturday: |
9am - 1pm & 5pm - 7pm 9am - 7pm 9am - 1pm 12pm - 4pm |
Library Collection & Services
- 15,000+ circulating and reference items on quilting, knitting, weaving, needle arts, beading, spinning, fiber, dyeing, embellishments, surface design and more
- Supports colleges and universities nationwide with textile research needs
- Home to the largest textile exhibit catalog collection
- Home to collections from the Chicago Textile Arts Center's, Ellen Errede Wells Gallery and the Northern Lights Chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America
- Current national and international periodicals, including back issues and out-of-print publications
- Rare and hard-to-find books
- DVD's and instructional videos
- Textile art slide collection
- Ongoing used book sale
- Courtesy calls to remind patrons when books are due
- Online catalog
Library Staff & Volunteers
The Textile Center Library is staffed by a professional librarian, responsible for the stewardship of this unique collection.
Library volunteers are essential partners in keeping our Library open and functional. Volunteers receive training on checking books in and out, reshelving books, researching patron's requests and special projects coordinated by the Librarian. Volunteers may serve as few as 2 hours per month. Please contact the Librarian to learn more about volunteering.
Check Out Policy
Anyone may visit and use the Library to do research. Members of the Textile Center and Participating Member Organizations have full check out privileges. All items may be checked out for a period of 35 days. A maximum of 10 items per member may be checked out.
Renewal Policy & Fines
Books may be renewed once, in person or by phone (612-436-0464 Ext.108) Materials renewed on or before the due date will be renewed for 35 more days from the date they are renewed. When materials are renewed after the due date, fines will accrue from the due date to the renewal date, and you must return the materials and pay the fine before checking out more materials.