Saint Paul Public Library

All locations closed November 22. Bookmobile and West 7th closed November 22-23. Dayton's Bluff closed November 22-25.

Mini Masterpieces 2018

Free art workshops for preschoolers this November.

Eliminating Late Fines

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

Star Party 2018

Marvel at the moon, constellations, planets, galaxies and more with Mike Lynch!

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.

Writers writing about writing

recommended by SPPL_Jessica

They say "write what you know" so it's only natural that so many writers have written books about writing. Here are some of those works,...

New Books
- New Books
- New Audiobooks
- New Kids' Books
- New Teen Books
- New DVDs

The End of the Moment We Had

Robert B. Parker's Blood Feud

Trethewey, Natasha D.

Van Doren, Yulia/ Goldirocks/ Raxworthy, Erika (PHT)

Tom Clancy Oath of Office

My Sister, the Serial Killer

Braithwaite, Oyinkan

Cooking From Frozen in your Instant Pot

Bernardo, Kristy

Gourmet Cooking for One or Two

Anderson, April

Martina's Kitchen Mix

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The Collector's Apprentice

All You Can Ever Know

The Colors Of All The Cattle

McCall Smith, Alexander

Carl Weber’s Kingpins: Houston

Hernandez, Treasure

For The Sake Of The Game: Stories Inspired By The Sherlock…

King, Laurie R.

The Enemy of My Enemy

Griffin, W. E. B./ Butterworth, William E./ Brick, Scott…

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¡Crece ya, David!

Shannon, David

Ten Little Toes, Two Small Feet

Mi gran libro de Spider-Man

Nate el grande vive a tope

Peirce, Lincoln

¡Agárrate, mono!

Neuman, Susan B.

La Princesa de Negro y los conejitos hambrientos

Hale, Shannon

El osito que no podía dormir

Mitología mexicana para niños

Santana, Gabriela

Pokémon Horizon Sun & Moon

D Is for Dragon Dance

Compestine, Ying Chang

Papa Francisco

Otheguy, Emma

Prayers for Young Children

Steinkühler, Martina

Clive Is A Librarian

Spanyol, Jessica

El lápiz mágico de Malala

Yousafzai, Malala

Colors

Reiss, John J.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Martin, Bill

Baby Happy Baby Sad

Patricelli, Leslie

Historia de dos gatitos

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The Light Between Worlds

Weymouth, Laura E.

Girls of Paper and Fire

The Perfect Candidate

Stone, Peter

Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts)

An Assassin's Guide to Love and Treason

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The Untold Story of the Grateful Dead

Planetary

America's Founding Fathers

How Winston Churchill Changed the World

Shelden, Michael

Knitting 101

A Children's Guide to Folklore and Wonder Tales

Harvey, Hannah B.

Investigating American Presidents

Rosenzweig, Paul

The Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief

Understanding and Applying Self-defense Strategies

How to Become A Superstar Student

Introduction to Paleontology

Great Masters

Stravinsky, His Life and Music

Great Masters

Tchaikovsky, His Life and Music

Claire's camera

Look Away

WWE

Greatest Royal Rumble 2018

Great Masters

Beethoven, His Life and Music

Great Masters

Brahms, His Life and Music

Great Masters

Haydn, His Life and Music

Great Masters

Liszt, His Life and Music

Great Masters

Mahler, His Life and Music

Great Masters

Mozart, His Life and Music

Great Masters

Robert and Clara Schumann, Their Lives and Music

Great Masters

Shostakovich, His Life and Music

High Voltage

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Kids & Teens

Staff List

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!

Blogpost

Top 5 Resources for History Day Top 5 Resources for History Day

By Cmaxwell

The Library has useful resources to get your History Day project started and take you all the way to the national competition in D.C.!

Staff List

SPPL/Bell Museum STEAM Storytime series… SPPL/Bell Museum STEAM Storytime series…

recommended by SPPL_Pam

Check out these great storytime titles about scientists and the scientific process.

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2018-2019 Star of the North Nominees 2018-2019 Star of the North Nominees

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The nominees for 2018-2019 Star of the North Picture Book Award. Part of the Minnesota Youth Reading Award. Voting for the winner will…

Lifelong Learning

Event

Create a Free or Low-Cost Website Create a Free or Low-Cost Website

Nov 19th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

George Latimer Central Library

Discover how to use open source resources to develop a free or inexpensive website for your small business, community organization,…

Resource

Financial literacy Financial literacy

Financial education is key to self-sufficiency. Discover tools & resources to make informed financial decisions for you and your family.

Blogpost

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…

Staff Picks

Staff List

New and Upcoming in November New and Upcoming in November

recommended by SPPL_Featured

New and upcoming adult fiction and nonfiction for November 2018

Staff List

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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Pitchfork's Story of Feminist Punk in... Pitchfork's Story of Feminist Punk in...

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We don't have all 33, but these will get you started.

Digital Content

Blogpost

Download Holiday Cooking Magazines Download Holiday Cooking Magazines

By Jlarson

Thanksgiving is fast approaching! If you are looking for recipes or inspiration for a holiday meal, RBDigital Magazines has you covered…

Online Resource

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.

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.

Online Resource

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.

Online Resource

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.

Online Resource

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.

Online Resource

Clean Eating -- Available in RBDigital Clean Eating -- Available in RBDigital

Each issue is filled with a variety of delicious, wholesome, low-fat, and easily made recipes that can be shared with friends and family.

Online Resource

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.

Blogpost

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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