Saint Paul Public Library

Winter Maker Break 2018

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

Eliminating Late Fines

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

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.

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.

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Alien Virus Love Disaster

The Accidental Beauty Queen

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Look Alive Twenty-five

How Tragedy Sparked A Movement

Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot

Gidwitz, Adam

Counting to Perfect

LaFleur, Suzanne M.

Ways To Hide In Winter: A Novel

St.Vincent, Sarah

Thug-A-Licious: An Urban Erotic Tale

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Hittin’ The Bricks: An Urban Erotic Tale

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Hood: An Urban Erotic Tale

Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy, 1945-1975

Hastings, Max

A Cloud In The Shape Of A Girl: A Novel

Thompson, Jean

So You Want To Talk About Race

Oluo, Ijeoma

Convenience Store Woman

Murata, Sayaka

The Winter Soldier

Mason, Daniel

Frederick Douglass: Prophet Of Freedom

Blight, David W.

Why Religion?: A Personal Story

Pagels, Elaine

Lands Of Lost Borders: A Journey On The Silk Road

Harris, Kate

Evergreen Tidings From The Baumgartners

Anthony, Gretchen

Heavy: An American Memoir

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The Moon's Time to Shine

Emmons, Scott

Daniel Learns to Ride A Bike

Helpers in your Neighborhood

Evans, Shira

Syd Hoff's Danny and the Dinosaur The Big Sneeze

Hale, Bruce

Mighty Truck

Barton, Chris

Louise and the Class Pet

Driscoll, Laura

A Puppy for Helen Keller

Frazer, Coral Celeste

John Lewis

Doeden, Matt

An Unlikely Ballerina

Goddu, Krystyna Poray

Where Is Our Solar System?

Sabol, Stephanie

And There Was Evening and There Was Morning

Helfand, Harriet

Racial Profiling

Behnke, Alison

I Love You, Little Pookie

Pattison, Rosie Gowsell

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Queen of Air and Darkness

Clare, Cassandra

Seduction

Longworth, Karina

Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful

Dayton, Arwen

Cómo funciona el cuerpo humano

Monstress

Liu, Marjorie M.

The Amazing Spider-Man

Spencer, Nick

The Storyteller

Chee, Traci

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl

The Amazing Spider-Man : Renew your Vows

Houser, Jody

ESports

The Ultimate Gamer's Guide

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When It Comes to Family There Is No 1%

Long Forgotten Fields

Nathan for You

The Complete Series

Welcome Home

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Higher Ground

Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

The Christmas Shepherd ; Dashing Through the Snow

Await Further Instructions

Winter's Dream

The Perfect Catch ; One Winter's Weekend

Pumpkin Pie Wars

Love on A Limb ; Harvest Moon

A Dream of Christmas

The Mistletoe Inn ; With Love, Christmas

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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.

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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!

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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!

Lifelong Learning

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

Digital Content

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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...

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Vogue -- available in RBDigital Vogue -- available in RBDigital

Setting the standard for over 100 years has made Vogue the best selling fashion magazine in the world.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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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