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VIDEO: When Saint Paul Reads Brave

Watch the short film, "When Saint Paul Reads Brave." When we all read the same books, we have a common experiences through which to engage.

Eliminating Late Fines

The Library and Mayor Carter are proposing eliminating late fines. Learn more about this proposal.

Winter Maker Break 2018

Free, hands-on activities for kids ages 7-11 over Winter Break, December 26-30, 2018.

Evicted
How to Kill A City
Unassisted Living
The Smart Growth Manual
$2.00 A Day
Nomadland
Squeezed
The Color of Law
Ghetto
The Girl's Guide to Homelessness
Homeless Is Not Hopeless
Catching Homelessness
Heartland
High-risers
Stories From the Shadows
Breaking Night

Housing: Where do we live and how did…

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Learn about these timely housing issues varying from homelessness to aging at home.

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Kids & Teens

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Brave Art: Teen Art Workshops Brave Art: Teen Art Workshops

All teens, ages 12-18, are welcome in this interactive and informative art workshop. Led by local artist, Sarah Nelson of Inverted Arts.
All teens, ages 12-18, are welcome in this interactive and informative art workshop. Led by local artist, Sarah Nelson of Inverted Arts.
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New & Upcoming for Kids -- November 2018 New & Upcoming for Kids -- November 2018

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Check out these brand-new books for kids!
Check out these brand-new books for kids!
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New & Upcoming for Teens in November New & Upcoming for Teens in November

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Check out these new and upcoming books for teens!
Check out these new and upcoming books for teens!
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Lifelong Learning

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Housing and Community Resource Day Housing and Community Resource Day

Dec 22nd | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rice Street
Chat with social workers and community advocates who can connect you with services related to housing, health care, chemical dependency
Chat with social workers and community advocates who can connect you with services related to housing, health care, chemical dependency
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Northstar Digital Assessment 2.0 Northstar Digital Assessment 2.0

By Tmscherbel
Saint Paul Public Library is excited to partner with the Northstar Digital Literacy Project version 2.0. The updated version launched in…
Saint Paul Public Library is excited to partner with the Northstar Digital Literacy Project version 2.0. The updated version launched in…
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Study and Practice for Tests Online Study and Practice for Tests Online

By Jlarson
You can study for and practice tests online, free with your library card! The Learning Express Library gives you access to nearly 1,000…
You can study for and practice tests online, free with your library card! The Learning Express Library gives you access to nearly 1,000…
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Staff Picks

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Oh the Weather Outside Is Frightful Oh the Weather Outside Is Frightful

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How to survive a Minnesota winter in 10 easy steps.
How to survive a Minnesota winter in 10 easy steps.
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New and Upcoming for December 2018 New and Upcoming for December 2018

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Here's what's new and coming soon in December.
Here's what's new and coming soon in December.
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Read Brave for School Age Read Brave for School Age

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Read Brave Saint Paul is a citywide, inter-generational reading program set around a common theme relevant to the city. The 2019 Read Brave…
Read Brave Saint Paul is a citywide, inter-generational reading program set around a common theme relevant to the city. The 2019 Read Brave…
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Greatest Kung Fu Movies of All Time Greatest Kung Fu Movies of All Time

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New and Upcoming DVDs - December 2018 New and Upcoming DVDs - December 2018

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A few highlights from the December DVD order.
A few highlights from the December DVD order.
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Digital Content

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Town & Country -- available in RBDigital Town & Country -- available in RBDigital

Town & Country features the latest in luxury, from beautiful homes, sumptuous dining to exotic locations.
Town & Country features the latest in luxury, from beautiful homes, sumptuous dining to exotic locations.
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Freegal Music Service Ending December 28 Freegal Music Service Ending December 28

By Jlarson
December 28 will be the last day to download music from Freegal. Due to high costs and declining usage, the Library's subscription to the...
December 28 will be the last day to download music from Freegal. Due to high costs and declining usage, the Library's subscription to the...
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The Online Pioneer Press Gets an Update! The Online Pioneer Press Gets an Update!

By Jlarson
Online access to the archives of the Saint Paul Pioneer Press has gotten an update.  The new look features a streamlined interface and…
Online access to the archives of the Saint Paul Pioneer Press has gotten an update.  The new look features a streamlined interface and…
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A Dyslexia-Friendly E-book Font A Dyslexia-Friendly E-book Font

By Jlarson
Standard typefaces are often difficult to read for people with dyslexia as the letters are hard to differentiate and words tend to jumble…
Standard typefaces are often difficult to read for people with dyslexia as the letters are hard to differentiate and words tend to jumble…
Online Resource

Discover Your Family's Story Discover Your Family's Story

This comprehensive genealogy resource includes U.S. Census records, passenger lists, and genealogical charts. Find it at all SPPL locations.
This comprehensive genealogy resource includes U.S. Census records, passenger lists, and genealogical charts. Find it at all SPPL locations.
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Visit a Theater or Museum Visit a Theater or Museum

Use your library card to get free or reduced admission to Twin Cities museums, theater companies. and more.
Use your library card to get free or reduced admission to Twin Cities museums, theater companies. and more.
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The NEW Britannica Library The NEW Britannica Library

The Award-Winning Resource for Children and Adults. Easy to use, and easy to find trusted information. Choose a level to get started.
The Award-Winning Resource for Children and Adults. Easy to use, and easy to find trusted information. Choose a level to get started.
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Get Homework Help Get Homework Help

Live online help from expert tutors, available every day, 1-11 p.m., with other homework services available 24/7.
Live online help from expert tutors, available every day, 1-11 p.m., with other homework services available 24/7.
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NoveList Plus NoveList Plus

Search popular fiction and nonfiction titles to find new books to read, book lists, book discussion guides, and more.
Search popular fiction and nonfiction titles to find new books to read, book lists, book discussion guides, and more. You can create an account to save your lists and search preferences, share folders with others, and create alerts for yourself.
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Achieve Your Educational & Career Goals Achieve Your Educational & Career Goals

Tutorials and practice tests, covering job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building, license exams, and more.
Tutorials and practice tests, covering job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building, license exams, and more.

The Friends

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Video: Young Mentors Group at Sun Ray Video: Young Mentors Group at Sun Ray

The Friends profiles Sun Ray's Young Mentors, a group of young people from East Side that convene to connect and support each other.
The Friends profiles Sun Ray's Young Mentors, a group of young people from East Side that convene to connect and support each other.
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Who Funds the Library, anyway? Who Funds the Library, anyway?

By Friends Of SPPL
The short answer is, you do. Saint Paul Public Library is part of the City of Saint Paul, so a portion of your tax dollars goes towards keeping SPPL branches running. But even in a city that loves its libraries, public funding isn’t enough...
The short answer is, you do.
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Cultural Programs for Curious People Cultural Programs for Curious People

For 25 years, The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library has offered programs that entertain, enrich, and nourish curious minds. See...
For 25 years, The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library has offered programs that entertain, enrich, and nourish curious minds. See what’s coming up.
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Support the Library You Love Support the Library You Love

When you give to The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, you help make resources available to everyone.
When you give to The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, you help make resources available to everyone. This is how lives change, and this is how our communities get stronger. Invest in your community. Invest in your Library.
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News

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Saint Paul set to eliminate late fines Saint Paul set to eliminate late fines

St. Paul residents stand on the cusp of amnesty for library late fees. On Wednesday, the St. Paul City Council is set to approve the…
St. Paul residents stand on the cusp of amnesty for library late fees. On Wednesday, the St. Paul City Council is set to approve the…
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Finalists selected for Art at Rondo Finalists selected for Art at Rondo

Finalists announced to install a permanent public artwork on the library’s façade
Finalists announced to install a permanent public artwork on the library’s façade

A tweet by: Mayor Melvin Carter

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