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Author Talk with Meg Medina

Feb 20th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rondo Community Library

Join author Meg Medina for an author talk centered on her novel Burn Baby Burn, which is the 2019 Read Brave Saint Paul fiction book.

Typing Home: Teens Reflect on Home

Using vintage typewriters, Createch teens reflect on the meaning of home as part of the library's Read Brave Saint Paul program.

Black Enough
On the Come up
Piecing Me Together
Finding Yvonne
The Poet X
Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree
Long Way Down
Dreamland Burning
Tyler Johnson Was Here
Dread Nation
The Belles
Calling My Name
Swing

Black History Month - YA picks

recommended by SPPL_Teens

Books that are filled with beautiful and complex characters of color that are reflective of youth today.

New in 2019! Printable Event Calendars

View, download, or print monthly calendars of events and programs by library and for system-wide early learning programs, computer classes

Catalog Carousels

  • New Books

Kids & Teens

Staff List

Black History Month Reads for Families Black History Month Reads for Families

recommended by SPPL_Bri
Celebrate Black History Month with your child at the library!
Celebrate Black History Month with your child at the library!
Video

Read Brave Storytime with Mayor Carter Read Brave Storytime with Mayor Carter

Read Brave Storytime with Mayor Melvin Carter at Highland Park Library on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Mayor Carter read "Shelter."
Read Brave Storytime with Mayor Melvin Carter at Highland Park Library on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Mayor Carter read "Shelter."
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B-K Brave Reads B-K Brave Reads

recommended by SPPL_BirthToK
Even Saint Paul's youngest residents can get involved on our Read Brave discussions! Check out these great pictures books, read them…
Even Saint Paul's youngest residents can get involved on our Read Brave discussions! Check out these great pictures books, read them…
Blogpost

Top 5: Free Resources for Science Fairs Top 5: Free Resources for Science Fairs

By Cmaxwell
As we inch closer to spring, science fair season is almost here! Library staff have pulled together these top 5 resources for science fairs.
As we inch closer to spring, science fair season is almost here! Library staff have pulled together these top 5 resources for science fairs.
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Lifelong Learning

Event

Rethinking Eviction Options for Landlord Rethinking Eviction Options for Landlord

Feb 19th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sun Ray
Good housing is an important part of a good community and landlords have an important role to play.
Good housing is an important part of a good community and landlords have an important role to play.
Blogpost

Jan/Feb 2019 Innovation Lab newsletter Jan/Feb 2019 Innovation Lab newsletter

By Spplinnovationlab
The latest issue of the Innovation Lab newsletter has been published. Find out about new programs for the new year, meet Innovation Lab…
The latest issue of the Innovation Lab newsletter has been published. Find out about new programs for the new year, meet Innovation Lab…
Event

Tenants’ Rights Info Session Tenants’ Rights Info Session

Feb 11th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
George Latimer Central Library
Muria Kruger from the Volunteer Lawyers Network will explain the basics of tenants rights and legal responsibilities in Minnesota.
Muria Kruger from the Volunteer Lawyers Network will explain the basics of tenants rights and legal responsibilities in Minnesota.
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Staff Picks

Staff List

New and Upcoming Fiction and Nonfiction New and Upcoming Fiction and Nonfiction

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New Fiction and Nonfiction Titles for February 2019
New Fiction and Nonfiction Titles for February 2019
Staff List

Unfinished Business Unfinished Business

recommended by SPPL_Violet
"Civil rights is unfinished business. Make it your business." - Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (D-OH 11th District).
"Civil rights is unfinished business. Make it your business." - Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (D-OH 11th District).
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A Lexicon Around Intimacy A Lexicon Around Intimacy

By Cmaxwell
Read a Q&A with the Guthrie Theater's first-ever intimacy consultant for "As You Like It," followed by a recommended staff reading list.
Read a Q&A with the Guthrie Theater's first-ever intimacy consultant for "As You Like It," followed by a recommended staff reading list.
Staff List

New and Upcoming DVDs - February New and Upcoming DVDs - February

recommended by SPPL_Featured
New and upcoming DVDs available in February.
New and upcoming DVDs available in February.
Staff List

Jody's Picks Jody's Picks

recommended by SPPL_Featured
Jody is a long-time volunteer at the Merriam Park and Hamline Midway library branches. Her unique and expert voice on books, movies and TV…
Jody is a long-time volunteer at the Merriam Park and Hamline Midway library branches. Her unique and expert voice on books, movies and TV…
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Digital Content

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NEW!: Gale Interactive: Science NEW!: Gale Interactive: Science

By Jlarson
Science comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models covering biology, chemistry, and earth and space science.
Science comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models covering biology, chemistry, and earth and space science.
Online Resource

Old House Journal - Now Available! Old House Journal - Now Available!

For people who are passionate about old houses to repair, rehabilitate, update, and decorate. Covers classic American architectural styles.
For people who are passionate about old houses to repair, rehabilitate, update, and decorate. Covers classic American architectural styles.
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.
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

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.

The Friends

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2019 Minnesota Book Award Finalists 2019 Minnesota Book Award Finalists

The finalist for the 2019 Minnesota Book Awards were chosen on Saturday, January 28 by 27 judges from around the state.
The finalist for the 2019 Minnesota Book Awards were chosen on Saturday, January 28 by 27 judges from around the state.
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2019 Annual Fireside Reading Series 2019 Annual Fireside Reading Series

By Friends Of SPPL
The series featuring Minnesota authors returns to Hamline Midway Library in January.
The series featuring Minnesota authors returns to Hamline Midway Library in January.
News

Fireside Series features Sarah Stonich Fireside Series features Sarah Stonich

Built in 1930, the Hamline Midway Library in St. Paul is a lovely old brick building with bay windows, a grand front entrance and a…
Built in 1930, the Hamline Midway Library in St. Paul is a lovely old brick building with bay windows, a grand front entrance and a…
Video

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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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

Read Brave Takes on Tough Topics Read Brave Takes on Tough Topics

How can a community have brave, challenging conversations? That was the question St. Paul, MN Mayor Melvin Carter III posed to the library.
How can a community have brave, challenging conversations? That was the question St. Paul, MN Mayor Melvin Carter III posed to the library.
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Millennial explains career as librarian Millennial explains career as librarian

Whoever said libraries are lame was wrong.  Or maybe, they just haven't been to one in awhile.
Whoever said libraries are lame was wrong.  Or maybe, they just haven't been to one in awhile.
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Meg Medina wins Newbery Medal Meg Medina wins Newbery Medal

Meg Medina, the 2019 Read Brave Saint Paul author of Burn Baby Burn, was awarded the prestigious John Newbery Medal.
Meg Medina, the 2019 Read Brave Saint Paul author of Burn Baby Burn, was awarded the prestigious John Newbery Medal.
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SPPL social worker helps patrons in need SPPL social worker helps patrons in need

"The needs of the community show up in the library. The library is public space. Whatever is happening in the world shows up here.”
"The needs of the community show up in the library. The library is public space. Whatever is happening in the world shows up here.”
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Star Tribune: Library late fees scrapped Star Tribune: Library late fees scrapped

Patrons in St. Paul no longer have to pay late fees, and the policy gets rave reviews.
Patrons in St. Paul no longer have to pay late fees, and the policy gets rave reviews.
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