Quick Summary
The Palette™ Furniture Collection by Russwood® offers flexible, engaging pieces like desks, tables, and shelving designed to promote creativity and collaboration in learning environments. Through a partnership with The Library Store Inc., Minitex connects libraries with high-quality, discounted products and design support for classrooms, media centers, and more. Libraries can take advantage of up to 55% off retail pricing and free shipping on stocked items by ordering through Minitex’s Cooperative Purchasing program.
Explore shelving, tables, desks, and much more!
The Palette™ Furniture Collection is designed to allow students and instructors to collaborate in an interactive learning environment. These fun and creative pieces can be arranged in a variety of different ways in an instant. Whether it's for your classroom, media center, or learning commons area, the Palette™ series by Russwood® is sure to inspire creativity and student engagement.
At Minitex, we’re proud to work with trusted partners like The Library Store Inc., a company that has supported libraries across the country for nearly 40 years. What began as a supplier of essential library materials has grown into a full-service provider, offering more than 40,000 products.
With a combined 100,000 square feet of manufacturing, warehousing, and office space located in Central Illinois, The Library Store ships stocked items within 48 hours, ensuring fast and reliable delivery. Their Creative Spaces design team works closely with libraries to bring their vision to life—whether furnishing a library, collaborative space, or classroom. From design and ordering to shipping and installation, every step is handled with care and expertise.
Minitex is proud to connect libraries with partners like The Library Store to help turn ideas into reality—efficiently, affordably, and beautifully.
How to Order
Order online via The Library Store website. Please reference bid code # Minitex on all orders and correspondence.
View your discounts online:
- Sign in / Log in to The Library Store
- Enter your bid code # Minitex
- See your discounts while you shop
Discounts
Up to 55% off retail discount including FREE SHIPPING on stock products. Effective January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Exceptions to Discounts
- Minimum order of $100 to receive discount.
- Discount cannot be combined with any other special offers, promotions, coupons, or web exclusive/sales.
Please feel free to contact Dana Kocienda with any questions you may have at minitexproducts@umn.edu.
If you have other library product needs
Minitex understands the financial challenges libraries face, and we’re committed to helping you stretch your budget further. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip your library with the best products while enjoying the benefits of cost savings by purchasing through Minitex, today! Minitex is proud to support libraries in making smart, cost-effective purchasing decisions. By ordering through CPERS, libraries can reduce administrative burdens and save both time and money — all while receiving the high-quality products they need.
To order, visit the Shop Minitex website or contact Dana Kocienda.
Email: minitexproducts@umn.edu
Fax: 612-624-4508
Products Phone: 612-625-9527 or 800-462-5348
Direct Phone: 612-625-5014
Cooperative Purchasing is brought to you by Minitex, supported by funding from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
