Hidden Stories · 08

Ireland Library Oasis

by Matt “Sass” Spring

Listen to the Story

We wander into the otherworldly Ireland Library where the franticness of modern life melts away.


About the Setting

Archbishop Ireland Memorial Library interior

Archbishop Ireland Memorial Library

Tucked into the quieter south campus, Archbishop Ireland Memorial Library offers a distinctive setting for reading, research and reflection. Its sun-filled reference room, private study spaces and outdoor areas overlooking the Grotto make it a peaceful alternative to the bustle elsewhere on campus.


About Hidden Stories

Hidden Stories was created in partnership with Wonderlust Productions and with the support of the College of Arts and Sciences. The plays were generated through story circles with students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the University of St. Thomas.

Production Credits

  • Produced by Wonderlust Productions
  • Conceived by Alan Berks, Leah Cooper, Amy Muse and Kristina Wenzel Egan
  • Directed by Alan Berks and Leah Cooper
  • Written by Matt “Sass” Spring
  • Performed by Megan Kim, Casey Lewis, Madison O’Neal and Taj Ruler
  • Overall Sound Design by Peter Morrow
  • Sound Design by Theo Langason
  • Audio Engineering by Mik Finnegan and Peter Morrow
  • Stage Management by Samantha Fairchild
  • Project Coordination by snem DeSellier and Abigail Elfner
  • Aquinas the Squirrel Illustration by Andrew Fox
  • Print Map Design by Alex Hawks
  • This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Agreement.

Find the Story on Campus

Hidden Stories are inspired by places across the St. Paul campus. Visit the Archbishop Ireland Memorial Library to experience this story in the place that helped bring it to life.

Visit the Ireland Library

View the Hidden Stories Map (PDF)