Saint Paul Public Library

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!

Ice Cream Socials

Live music, voter registration, activities for all ages

Check out a Nature Smart backpack!

Available at six library locations. Lots of themes to choose from – and our librarians can help get your exploration started!

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.

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

More Than Meets the Eye

Witemeyer, Karen

Apocalypse Nyx

Hurley, Kameron

All These Beautiful Strangers

The Lost Queen of Crocker County

Leiknes, Elizabeth

The Year's Best Science Fiction

Thirty-fifth Annual Collection

The Kiss of the Spindle

Allen, Nancy Campbell

The Gamer's Guide to Coding

McComb, Gordon

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The Death of Mrs. Westaway

Ware, Ruth

The President Is Missing

Unicorn Rescue Society, Books 1-2

The President Is Missing

Something in the Water

Mirza, Fatima Farheen

Creatures of Will and Temper

Tanzer, Molly

No Time to Spare

Le Guin, Ursula K.

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Reptiles and Amphibians

Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer

McCall Smith, Alexander

Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe

Hackl, Jo

My Year in the Middle

Weaver, Lila Quintero

The Starlight Slippers

Schmid, Susan Maupin

The Rhino in Right Field

DeKeyser, Stacy

Skating Shoes

Streatfeild, Noel

The Princess and the Pit Stop

Angleberger, Tom

When the Cousins Came

Yamasaki, Katie

Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code

Bruchac, Joseph

Quan su qian jin

Reynolds, Peter H.

Maomao + gou + shi tou - shi tou

Wo ting dao suan huang gua

Isadora, Rachel

Ai xin shu hui ben guan : huo niao

Copeland, Misty

Dian dian dian

Tullet, Hervé

¡Que vivan los dentistas!

Kenan, Tessa

Joke & Riddle Bonanza

Pellowski, Michael

It's Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr!

Sebra, Richard

Stormtrooper Class Clowns

Landers, Ace

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Always Never Yours

Wibberley, Emily

A Thousand Beginnings and Endings

The Water Dragon's Bride

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl

North, Ryan

The Loneliest Girl in the Universe

James, Lauren

The Amazing Spider-Man

A Quick & Easy Guide to They/them Pronouns

Bendis, Brian Michael

Guardian

Hartley, A. J.

Notes From My Captivity

Parks, Kathy

The Teen's Guide to Debating and Public Speaking

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Chemistry and Our Universe

How It All Works

The Industrial Revolution

Lean on Pete

Vikings

The Collection

The Science of Gardening

Chalker-Scott, Linda

Ancient Civilizations of North America

Barnhart, Edwin

Do-it-yourself Engineering

Ressler, Stephen J.

Zoology

Moore, Donald E.

Thinking About Religion and Violence

I dream in another language

Falling Angels

A Nuclear Family Film

Assassin's Code

Civilizations

From the Ancient to the Modern

A ciambra

Blue desert

Inland Empire

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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

Women Rock! Women Rock!

recommended by SPPL_Jonathan

Some history books have whittled it down to just Janis Joplin. Here are more than 50 other women who rock.

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New and Upcoming - July 10, 2018 New and Upcoming - July 10, 2018

recommended by SPPL_Featured

Here's what is new and upcoming in July 2018!

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New & Upcoming for Kids - July 2018 New & Upcoming for Kids - July 2018

recommended by SPPL_Katy

Check out these brand new books for kids!

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Must-Read Teen Books for Pride Month 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.

Digital Content

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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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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.