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The due dates for all items checked out before July 6, 2020,  have been extended to August 1, 2020.

Saint Paul Public Library is fine free. Learn more at sppl.org/fine-free.

Digital items, like e-books and e-audiobooks will be returned automatically when they are due.

Items checked out on or after July 6 will be be checked out to patrons for 4 weeks (exceptions: hotspots (1 week) and Book Clubs in a Bag (6 weeks)).

Contactless pickup of held items is available at some library locations. For more information, please see sppl.org/contactless.

Items on hold before the library closed will be held through July 27, 2020. Items not picked up by that date will be moved on to the next patron in line or returned to the collection.

If you received a notice that your holds were being cancelled before July 27, please disregard the notice.

Yes, up to 20 holds per card.

Most book drops are now open!

Please return your items to Dayton’s Bluff, George Latimer Central, Hamline Midway, Hayden Heights, Highland Park, Merriam Park, Rice Street, Riverview, Rondo, St Anthony, Sun Ray or the West 7th library branches.

All accounts nearing their expiration dates have been renewed until February 1, 2021.

While library locations are temporarily closed to the public, we are uniquely positioned to continue supporting our community with online resources and services.

The library's collection of digital resources gives you online access to e-books, audiobooks, magazines, learning tools, homework help, and more.

Saint Paul students can access these resources using Library Go, the library's virtual card program.

Learn more about the library’s digital offerings at sppl.org/digital-library.