Walter Library
117 Pleasant St. SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
612-624-0224
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
612-624-0224
Walter Library is located on the East Bank of the University of Minnesota--Twin Cities' Minneapolis campus. The building is on the west side of "the mall," two buildings down from Northrup Auditorium [see map].

Traveling by Bus

Traveling by Car

NOTE: Disability Parking is available at the following locations (see the U of M Disability Parking Map):
- Parking lot behind Smith Hall on the Pleasant Street side, accessible from Pleasant Street (4 disability parking spots).
- Street parking behind Fraser Hall on East River Road (1 disability parking spot).
- Street parking west of Wesbrook Hall on Pleasant Street (9 disability parking spots).
- To park in the Church Street Garage (1 block from Walter Library):
- Take I-35W North to the University Avenue SE Exit (EXIT 18).
- Turn RIGHT onto University Avenue. Take University Avenue one-half mile to the intersection of Church Street and 17th Avenue.
- Turn RIGHT onto Church Street and go 2 blocks to the Church Street Garage where public parking is available.
- From the garage, walk west in front of Northrop Auditorium. Walter Library is on the west side of the mall between Johnston Hall and Smith Hall.
- For Persons Needing Disabled Parking And Wheelchair Access:
- Take I-35W North to the University of Minnesota Exit (EXIT 17C).
- Follow the signs for the East Bank. Proceed across the Washington Avenue Bridge and take the 1st exit on the right (EAST RIVER PARKWAY).
- Turn RIGHT at the stop sign and follow the East River Road up the hill to Arlington Street.
- Turn RIGHT onto Arlington and go 1 block, turn RIGHT onto Pleasant, go 1 block to Smith Hall which will be on your left.
- There are 4 free disabled parking spaces behind Smith Hall.
- Go into Smith Hall and take the tunnel to Walter Library which is right next door.
- To park in the Church Street Garage (1 block from Walter Library):
- Take I-35W South to the 4th Street-University Avenue SE Exit (EXIT 18).
- Turn LEFT onto University Avenue at the 2nd stoplight. Take University one-half mile to Church Street.
- Turn RIGHT onto Church Street and go 2 blocks to the Church Street Garage where public parking is available.
- From the garage, walk west in front of Northrop Auditorium. Walter Library is on the west side of the mall between Johnston Hall and Smith Hall.
- For Persons Needing Disabled Parking And Wheelchair Access:
- Take I-35W South to the 4th Street-University Avenue SE Exit (EXIT 18).
- At the 2nd Stoplight, turn LEFT onto University Avenue and follow it one-half mile to Pleasant Street SE.
- Turn RIGHT onto Pleasant and follow it about 3 blocks to Smith Hall which will be on your left.
- There are 4 free disabled parking spaces behind Smith Hall.
- Go into Smith Hall and take the tunnel to Walter Library which is right next door.
- To park in the 4th Street Ramp (10 minute walk from Walter Library) or Church Street Garage (1 block from Walter Library):
- Take I-94 West to the Huron Blvd./University of Minnesota East Bank Exit (EXIT 235B).
- The exit will connect with Huron Boulevard SE. Stay on Huron as it curves north/northwest into 4th Street SE.
- Continue on 4th Street to 17th Avenue SE. Public parking is available in the 4th Street Ramp.
- From the ramp it is about a 10 minute walk to Walter.
- If you want to park closer to Walter, turn LEFT onto 17th Avenue and go 3 blocks to the Church Street Garage (1 block from Walter Library). 17th Avenue becomes Church Street as it crosses University Avenue. Public parking is available in the Church Street Garage.
- From the garage, walk west in front of Northrop Auditorium. Walter Library is on the west side of the mall between Johnston Hall and Smith Hall.
- For Persons Needing Disabled Parking And Wheelchair Access:
- Take I-94 to the University of Minnesota Exit (Exit 235B).
- Follow the exit to Fulton Street. Continue on Fulton to the East River Road and turn RIGHT.
- Follow the East River Road under the Washington Avenue Bridge to Arlington Street.
- Turn RIGHT onto Arlington, go 1 block and turn RIGHT onto Pleasant St.
- Follow Pleasant about 1 block to Smith Hall which is on the left side of the street.
- There are 4 disabled parking spaces behind Smith Hall.
- Go into Smith Hall and take the tunnel to Walter Library which is right next door.
- To park in the Church Street Garage (1 block from Walter Library):
- Take I-94 East to I-35W.
- Take I-35W North to the University Avenue SE Exit (Exit 18).
- Turn RIGHT onto University Avenue and follow it one-half mile to Church Street.
- Turn RIGHT onto Church Street and go 2 blocks to the Church Street Garage where public parking is available.
- From the garage, walk west in front of Northrop Auditorium. Walter Library is on the west side of the mall between Johnston Hall and Smith Hall.
- For Persons Needing Disabled Parking And Wheelchair Access:
- Take I-94 East to I-35W. Take I-35W North to the University Avenue SE Exit (Exit 18).
- Turn RIGHT onto University Avenue and follow it one-half mile to Pleasant Street SE.
- Turn RIGHT onto Pleasant and follow it about 3 blocks to Smith Hall which is on the left side of the street.
- There are 4 disabled parking spaces behind Smith Hall.
- Go into Smith Hall and take the tunnel to Walter Library which is right next door.
- To park in the 4th Street Ramp (10 minute walk from Walter Library) or Church Street Garage (1 block from Walter Library):
- Take University Avenue West to the Minneapolis East Bank campus.
- Bear to the RIGHT as University Avenue curves and turns into 4th Street.
- Turn LEFT onto 4th Street. Go 3 blocks to 17th Avenue SE.
- Public parking is available in the 4th Street Ramp (RIGHT on 17 Ave. SE). From the ramp it is about a 10 minute walk to Walter.
- If you want to park closer to Walter, turn LEFT onto 17th Avenue and go 3 blocks to the Church Street Garage. 17th Avenue becomes Church Street as it crosses University Avenue. Public parking is available in the Church Street Garage (1 block from Walter Library).
- From the garage, walk west in front of Northrop Auditorium. Walter Library is on the west side of the mall between Johnston Hall and Smith Hall.
- For Persons Needing Disabled Parking And Wheelchair Access:
- Take University Avenue West to the Minneapolis East Bank campus.
- Turn RIGHT onto Oak Street and go 1 block to 4th Street SE.
- Turn LEFT onto 4th Street. Go 5 blocks to 15th Avenue SE, Turn LEFT on 15th Avenue SE.
- 15th Avenue SE runs into Pleasant Avenue. Continue for 3 blocks on Pleasant Avenue until Smith Hall which will be on your left.
- There are 4 free disabled parking spaces behind Smith Hall.
- Go into Smith Hall and take the tunnel to Walter Library which is right next door.
- To park in the Church Street Garage (1 block from Walter Library):
- Take Washington Avenue East across the Washington Avenue Bridge.
- Cross the river and make an immediate right turn after the river bridge. (EAST RIVER ROAD PARKWAY).
- Turn RIGHT at the stop sign or East River Road. Follow East River Road up the hill. Turn RIGHT on Arlington Street.
- Turn LEFT on Pleasant Street. Go 2-3 blocks on Pleasant Street.
- Turn RIGHT on University Avenue. Turn RIGHT on Church Street.
- From the garage, walk west in front of Northrop Auditorium. Walter Library is on the west side of the mall between Johnston Hall and Smith Hall.
- To park in the Washington Avenue Ramp (3 blocks from Walter Library):
- Take Washington Avenue East across the Washington Avenue Bridge.
- Turn LEFT on Harvard Street. Parking Ramp is on corner of Washington and Harvard.
- From the ramp, walk west on Washington Avenue. Walk until the Mall. Walk towards Northrop Auditorium. Walter Library will be on your left, between Smith Hall and Johnston Hall.
- For Persons Needing Disabled Parking And Wheelchair Access:
- Take Washington Avenue East across the Washington Avenue Bridge.
- Cross the river and make an immediate RIGHT turn after the river bridge. (EAST RIVER ROAD PARKWAY).
- Follow East River Road up the hill. Turn RIGHT on Arlington Street.
- Turn RIGHT on Pleasant Street. Go 1 block on Pleasant Street to Smith Hall which will be on your left.
- There are 4 free disabled parking spaces behind Smith Hall.
- Go into Smith Hall and take the tunnel to Walter Library which is right next door.
- To park in the Washington Avenue Parking Ramp (3 blocks from Walter Library):
- Take Washington Avenue West. Parking Ramp is a RIGHT turn on Washington and Harvard.
- From the ramp, walk west on Washington Avenue. Walk until the Mall. Walk towards Northrop Auditorium. Walter Library will be on your left, between Smith Hall and Johnston Hall.
- To park in the Church Street Parking Ramp (1 block from Walter Library):
- Traveling West on Washington Avenue from St. Paul. Turn RIGHT on Harvard St. SE.
- Go 1 block turn RIGHT on Union Street SE.
- Turn LEFT on Church Street SE to Church Street Garage.
- From the garage, walk west in front of Northrop Auditorium. Walter Library is on the west side of the mall between Johnston Hall and Smith Hall.
- For Persons Needing Disabled Parking And Wheelchair Access:
- Traveling West on Washington Avenue from St. Paul. Turn RIGHT onto University Avenue and follow it one-half mile to Pleasant Street SE.
- Turn RIGHT onto Pleasant and follow it about 3 blocks to Smith Hall which is on the left side of the street.
- There are 4 disabled parking spaces behind Smith Hall.
- Go into Smith Hall and take the tunnel to Walter Library which is right next door.