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Summer fun and learning at the library

Join in the fun by attending free programs at your library and earning prizes by completing reading and activity challenges!

Call for Submissions: New book in Karen

The Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL) seeks to support Karen-speaking families in our community by publishing one children’s picture book.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Ask the Passengers
Boy Meets Boy
Carol
Gabi, A Girl in Pieces
Her Body and Other Parties
I Say A Little Prayer
In One Person
Less
Moving Forward Sideways Like A Crab
Saving Montgomery Sole
The Rules Do Not Apply
A Single Man
Stonewall
Two Boys Kissing
We Are Okay

Pride Month listens

recommended by SPPL_Jessica

Pride Month, National Audiobook Month - all on one fabulous list!

Celebrate Pride Month at the library

The library will host three Drag Story Hours for families in June and July in celebration of Pride.

Catalogue Carousels

  • New Books

Kids & Teens

Video

WATCH: Live Penguin at Riverview WATCH: Live Penguin at Riverview

Summer Spark and Como Park Zoo & Conservatory presents Penguins! at Riverview Library. Learn about Cupid, the African penguin.
Summer Spark and Como Park Zoo & Conservatory presents Penguins! at Riverview Library. Learn about Cupid, the African penguin.
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Summer Reads Summer Reads

Keep kids reading throughout the summer with Summer Reads! Children will meet with a summer buddy in weekly sessions to practice reading.
Keep kids reading throughout the summer with Summer Reads! Children will meet with a summer buddy in weekly sessions to practice reading.
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Reading Tree with the Saints Reading Tree with the Saints

The Saints will bring along some special guests, like their pink fluffy mascot, Mudonna, a Saints player and a children's book author.
The Saints will bring along some special guests, like their pink fluffy mascot, Mudonna, a Saints player and a children's book author.
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Free Summer Meals at the Library Free Summer Meals at the Library

By Cmaxwell
Saint Paul Public Library is partnering with Saint Paul Public Schools this summer to offer free snacks and meals at several locations.
Saint Paul Public Library is partnering with Saint Paul Public Schools this summer to offer free snacks and meals at several locations.
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Maker Camps (July 9 - August 24) Maker Camps (July 9 - August 24)

Maker Camps are an opportunity for youth to be engaged and inspired by science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Camps run July 9
Maker Camps are an opportunity for youth to be engaged and inspired by science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Camps run July 9
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Lifelong Learning

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Art at Rondo Art at Rondo

Transforming Rondo Community Library's facade with engaging public art inspired by the community.
Transforming Rondo Community Library's facade with engaging public art inspired by the community.
Online Resource

Learn a New Language Learn a New Language

Use Transparent Language Online to learn 90+ languages (including English) -- available for free with your library card!
Use Transparent Language Online to learn 90+ languages (including English) -- available for free with your library card!
Online Resource

Learn New Skills with Lynda.com Learn New Skills with Lynda.com

Lynda.com features online instructional videos covering software, technology, creative, and business skills. Free with your library card.
Lynda.com features online instructional videos covering software, technology, creative, and business skills. Free with your library card.
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Staff Picks

Staff List

New and Upcoming - June 19, 2018 New and Upcoming - June 19, 2018

recommended by SPPL_Featured
Here's what's new and upcoming to the library for June 19, 2018.
Here's what's new and upcoming to the library for June 19, 2018.
Staff List

June is Audiobook Month at the Library! June is Audiobook Month at the Library!

recommended by SPPL_Jessica
A list of audiobook narrators that are so good I'll listen to whatever they read, even if it is outside my comfort zone.
A list of audiobook narrators that are so good I'll listen to whatever they read, even if it is outside my comfort zone.
Staff List

New & Upcoming for Kids -- June 2018 New & Upcoming for Kids -- June 2018

recommended by SPPL_Katy
Check out these brand-new and forthcoming books for kids!
Check out these brand-new and forthcoming books for kids!
Staff List

New & Upcoming for Teens - June 2018 New & Upcoming for Teens - June 2018

recommended by SPPL_Katy
Check out these brand-new books for teens!
Check out these brand-new books for teens!
Staff List

The Rainbow Connection The Rainbow Connection

recommended by SPPL_BirthToK
Celebrate Pride with great LGBTQIA books for the 0-6 set!
Celebrate Pride with great LGBTQIA books for the 0-6 set!
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Digital Content

Online Resource

Have You Heard A Good Book Lately? Have You Heard A Good Book Lately?

Audiobooks to stream or download to your computer or mobile device.
Audiobooks to stream or download to your computer or mobile device.
Blogpost

Audiobooks now available in cloudLibrary Audiobooks now available in cloudLibrary

By John Larson
You might already use cloudLibrary to read e-books, but did you know that the collection also includes e-audiobooks?
You might already use cloudLibrary to read e-books, but did you know that the collection also includes e-audiobooks?
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.
Use your library card to get free or reduced admission to Twin Cities museums, theater companies. and more.
Online Resource

Download Digital Magazines Download Digital Magazines

Full digital copies of magazines for your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Full digital copies of magazines for your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Online Resource

Meet Libby! Meet Libby!

The new, easy-to-use OverDrive app, available for iOS, Android, and Windows 10.
The new, easy-to-use OverDrive app, available for iOS, Android, and Windows 10.
Online Resource

Download Free Music Download Free Music

Download up to 5 music tracks per week. Free with your library card!
Download up to 5 music tracks per week. Free with your library card!
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.
Tutorials and practice tests, covering job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building, license exams, and more.

The Friends

Event

Behind the Curtain: Park Square Theatre Behind the Curtain with Park Square Theatre

Jun 27th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Saint Anthony Park
Join The Friends and Park Square Theatre for an evening with cast members from the upcoming production of Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes…
Join The Friends and Park Square Theatre for an evening with cast members from the upcoming production of Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.
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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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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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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

News

Drag Story Hour slays in St. Paul Drag Story Hour slays in St. Paul

BY HANNAH JONES, CITYPAGES The room was steamy, and not just because there was a summer rain finishing up outside, but also because the…
BY HANNAH JONES, CITYPAGES The room was steamy, and not just because there was a summer rain finishing up outside, but also because the…
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photo of husband Tom McGregor, Jerri Jo, Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, and Phasoua Vang
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Volunteer of the Year: Jerri Jo Brandt Volunteer of the Year: Jerri Jo Brandt

Jerri Jo Brandt has been volunteering at Riverview Library since 2009.
Jerri Jo Brandt has been volunteering at Riverview Library since 2009.
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SPPL launches new website and catalog SPPL launches new website and catalog

SPPL will launch a new website, online catalog, and integrated events calendar on Tuesday, May 15.
SPPL will launch a new website, online catalog, and integrated events calendar on Tuesday, May 15.
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SPPL open during Rice Park construction SPPL open during Rice Park construction

Getting to downtown Saint Paul—and the George Latimer Central Library—may be a challenge this summer!
Getting to downtown Saint Paul—and the George Latimer Central Library—may be a challenge this summer!
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