PERPICH ARTS LIBRARY
The Perpich Arts Library is a resource for Perpich Arts High School students and the Minnesota public alike.
The library is open for curbside service. You can contact the librarian at library@pcae.k12.mn.us or 763-279-4170.
For Public Patrons
Borrow books, DVDs, CDs, teaching kits and more!
WHAT ARE WE?
Our lending library of arts and education materials is free to all residents of Minnesota and geared toward teaching artists and educators.
WHAT DO WE HAVE?
Our collection of more than 13,000 items includes a diverse representation of arts and education areas. It includes special collections on:
- Multicultural and Diversity
- Professional Development and Research
- Dance Education
- National Gallery of Art Teacher Resources
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?
- Offer access to an easy-to-use online catalog.
- Provide print, multimedia and electronic resources on arts education, arts-integrated education, arts in cultural context and professional development
- Make presentations on library materials and their usage in the classroom
- Create bibliographies for arts education, professional resources, arts in cultural context, or customized for specific needs
- Help you find materials to suit your needs
- Provide summer meeting space and wireless internet access
HOW DO I BORROW ITEMS?
- Library membership is free. Just sign up by filling out our electronic membership form.
- You can visit the library during open hours or borrow items via mail if you contact us .
- Return items to the 24-hour drop box at the main entrance or via mail.
For Students
Hang out! Watch movies! Use computers! Borrow books, DVDs, CDs!
WHAT DO WE HAVE?
We have more than 13,000 items to support your academic and arts classes, and your leisure reading, listening, and viewing. Our library includes:
- CDs — Minnesota Music
- DVDs — documentaries and feature films
- Graphic Novels
- Arts and news magazines
- Databases
- Computers, printer, and wi-fi access
- Rudy and Lola viewing rooms
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?
- Offer access to an easy-to-use online catalog
- Provide research help
- Help you find library and online resources to meet your needs
- Borrow materials from other libraries
- Provide book recommendations
HOW DO I BORROW AND RETURN ITEMS?
Your school ID is your library card. Items may be returned in the library, at the drop box in the dorm, at the drop box right outside the library, or to the 24-hour drop box at the main entrance.
Questions
Perpich News
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Kate Vinson Presents at Association for Experiential Education Conference
February 23, 2021
Kate Vinson, Visual Arts Instructor, recently presented a workshop at the Association of Experiential Education (AEE) South East Regional Conference. The workshop, titled Art, Making & Experiential Education: Creating Connections focused on deliberate connections, intersections, and the benefits of using art, and art-making,…
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Black Poets for Black History Month
February 18, 2021
“Poetry is language at its most distilled and most powerful.” -Rita Dove
This is a selection of some of the amazing poetry collections by black poets in the Perpich Library Collection, curated by our Perpich librarian, Anne Dennison. The items listed below are…
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Lunar New Year Arts Resources
February 12, 2021
Lunar New Year 2021 is February 12 and this is a Year of the Ox.
According to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, “People born in the Year of the Ox are strong, reliable, fair and conscientious, inspiring confidence in others. They…
