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Bethany Lutheran College Memorial Library Bethany Lutheran College Memorial Library is an academic library promoting books, libraries, informa

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Bethany is a place of nourishment for the soul AND the body. This Flashback Friday, we're looking back at previous versi...
10/16/2026

Bethany is a place of nourishment for the soul AND the body. This Flashback Friday, we're looking back at previous versions of the BLC Dining Center, also known as the Refectory, Cafeteria, or as many call it today, "The Caf," where students, staff, and faculty continue to gather to share food and fellowship.

For more photos, check out our digitized College Archives from the Library's website!

During this National Newspaper Week, our celebrates Bethany’s own newspaper, The Scroll. This October marks The Scroll...
10/09/2026

During this National Newspaper Week, our celebrates Bethany’s own newspaper, The Scroll. This October marks The Scroll’s 100th year of serving the college and community as the source of on-campus news, opinions, comics, and much more. The very first article (pictured) ever published in The Scroll details the Norwegian Synod's purchase of the school and includes a list of the college's instructors.

These scans of the college’s past are courtesy of Bethany Lutheran College’s Archives; to see more of our digital collection, head to the Memorial Library's website! To view physical copies of all past Scroll issues, contact our college archivist.

What are you reading for Banned Books Week this year? Why not a copy of this month's Library Book Club read: Madeleine L...
10/05/2026

What are you reading for Banned Books Week this year? Why not a copy of this month's Library Book Club read: Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle In Time?

Since its publication in 1962, this book has regularly been challenged by both Christians and those opposed to Christianity for being both "Un-Christian" and "too Christian." Read the book, and join us for our discussion meeting to form your own opinion!

As the finale to our Flashback Friday series showcasing the BLC Library's history, we are happy to present the Bethany M...
10/02/2026

As the finale to our Flashback Friday series showcasing the BLC Library's history, we are happy to present the Bethany Memorial Library building as you know it today!

Once construction was completed for the new building in 1998, it was quite the task to organize all the books in their new home! Since that time, the Library has undergone several relatively minor changes to suit the changing needs of our students: see if you can spot some of the differences in comparison to present day!

Congratulations to our winner of the Then & Now Photo Challenge, Isabelle Gronfeld, who re-enacted Scott Douglas' "Betha...
09/29/2026

Congratulations to our winner of the Then & Now Photo Challenge, Isabelle Gronfeld, who re-enacted Scott Douglas' "Bethany City Jail" photo from 1985! Thank you to all who contributed to this event, whether the original subjects of the photos, our awesome re-creators, or the many people who voted for their favorites!

New books; hooray!Stop by the New Books Display near the Library's front entrance to snag these titles and many more bef...
09/28/2026

New books; hooray!

Stop by the New Books Display near the Library's front entrance to snag these titles and many more before someone else does! For a full list of our other recent acquirements, browse the "New Books" digital collection on our Library website:

https://mnpals-blc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=01MNPALS_BLC:BLC&collectionId=8134518880004271&lang=en

Featured Titles:
1 - The Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us by Andy J. Merolla

2 - Coachable: How the Greatest Performers Reach Their Highest Potential by Ric Bucher

3 - The Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig

4 - Blightfall by Brandon Sanderson

After the BLC Library outgrew its home in Old Main, it migrated to the ORIGINAL Bethany Memorial Library, constructed in...
09/25/2026

After the BLC Library outgrew its home in Old Main, it migrated to the ORIGINAL Bethany Memorial Library, constructed in 1967. Located halfway between the current locations of the Library and the Trinity Chapel, this rendition of the library served until circa 1996 when it was demolished for structural and size reasons.

More photos of the construction process and dedication event will be available for browsing this Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM as part of Bethany's Centennial Fall Festival celebration; be sure to stop by!

The entries are in for our Then & Now photo challenge, and now it's time to vote on your favorite re-creation! Vote eith...
09/25/2026

The entries are in for our Then & Now photo challenge, and now it's time to vote on your favorite re-creation! Vote either digitally using the QR code or in-person at the Library. All votes are welcome; the participants need YOUR help to win the grand prize.

Stop by the Library to view the full-size photos posted on our timeline wall, and to check out our other Archive displays--this Fall Festival weekend only!

https://forms.gle/cLKWoMdk6hd4AggZ8

Our newest Flashback Friday features the very oldest version of Bethany's Library, originally located in Old Main. It in...
09/18/2026

Our newest Flashback Friday features the very oldest version of Bethany's Library, originally located in Old Main. It included books from J.A. Ottesen's personal library (pictured). Some of these books are still available for check-out from our Heritage Collection in the basement!

In honor of Bethany Lutheran College's Centennial school year, we are challenging YOU to re-create photos gathered from ...
09/11/2026

In honor of Bethany Lutheran College's Centennial school year, we are challenging YOU to re-create photos gathered from our 100-year history. It's easy to participate; just stop by to grab a photo and follow the directions!

Voting options for your favorite re-creation will be available over Fall Festival (September 25th-27th); be sure to keep an eye out!

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700 Luther Drive
Mankato, MN
56001

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 11pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 11pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 11pm
Thursday 7:45am - 11pm
Friday 7:45am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 11pm

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