Saint Paul Public Library

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.

World Cup 2018!

recommended by SPPL_Cate

No matter what you call it, its the world's game! Find books and movies that celebrate the sport while the world watches the World Cup.

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!

Celebrate Pride Month at the library

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

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Must-Read Teen Books for Pride Month

recommended by SPPL_Teens

Celebrate Pride Month with these must-read books that explores the lives of LGBTQ+ teens.

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

Waking the Rainbow Dragon

West, Tracey

See You on A Starry Night

Schroeder, Lisa

The Plot to Destroy Democracy

Nance, Malcolm W

On the Brink of Everything

Palmer, Parker J.

The Winner Is

Harper, Charise Mericle

Cussler, Clive/ Burcell, Robin

It's All About the Duke

The Map of Salt and Stars

Joukhadar, Jennifer Zeynab

From Twinkle, With Love

Ellie Steps up to the Plate

Barkley, Callie

Harlequin Kimani Romance

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The Death of Mrs. Westaway

How to Change your Mind

The Cabin at the End of the World

Tremblay, Paul

The Sun Does Shine

Hinton, Anthony Ray

The Secrets Between Us

Leadership on the Line (revised)

Heifetz, Ronald A.

The Social Life of Information

Brown, John Seely

Dual Transformation

Anthony, Scott D.

How to Be Happy at Work

Johnstone, William W.

The Road to San Giovanni

Calvino, Italo

Too Far Down

Connealy, Mary

Conspiracy of Silence

Kendig, Ronie

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Waking the Rainbow Dragon

West, Tracey

See You on A Starry Night

Schroeder, Lisa

The Winner Is

Harper, Charise Mericle

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Rowling, J. K

Mary Anne Saves the Day

Martin, Ann M.

My Weird School Special

School Days According to Humphrey

Pip Bartlett's Guide to Sea Monsters

Pearce, Jackson

Dinosaurs, Dodos, and Wooly Mammoths

Gutman, Dan

Dogs, Cats and Dung Beetles

Gutman, Dan

Hurricane Katrina Rescue

Messner, Kate

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Neverworld Wake

Pessl, Marisha

A Reaper at the Gates

Hulk: Return to Planet Hulk

Pak, Greg

The Bird and the Blade

Bannen, Megan

The Fragile Ordinary

Young, Samantha

The Amazing Spider-Man

Houser, Jody

The Bride Was A Boy

Chii

Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe

Norton, Preston

The Art of Escaping

Callahan, Erin

Bringing Back Our Tundra

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Digimon Adventure Tri

Loss

Soldier and the Lady

In Plain Sight (Television Program)

Then, Now, Forever : the Evolution of WWE's Women's Division

Plonger

The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection

The Escape of Prisoner 614

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Kids & Teens

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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!

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

Staff List

The Rainbow Connection The Rainbow Connection

recommended by SPPL_BirthToK

Celebrate Pride with great LGBTQIA books for the 0-6 set!

Digital Content

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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.

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Audiobooks now available in cloudLibrary Audiobooks now available in cloudLibrary

By Jlarson

You might already use cloudLibrary to read e-books, but did you know that the collection also includes e-audiobooks?

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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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Download Digital Magazines Download Digital Magazines

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

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Meet Libby! Meet Libby!

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

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Download Free Music Download Free Music

Download up to 5 music tracks per week. Free with your library card!

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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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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.