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Talking With Children and Teens About Immigration

Immigration actions impact people of all ages. Use these resources to help guide conversations with young people about immigration activity.

SPPL Staff's Favorite Reads of 2025

SPPL is proud to present the best books our staff read this year!

February 2026 Debuts

New titles from debut novelists arriving in February 2026

February 2026 Nonfiction

New nonfiction titles arriving in February 2026.

Digital Library resources

Consumer Reports

Expert, unbiased product reviews from the nonprofit product-testing organization. Compare price, performance, and reliability.

LinkedIn Learning Library

Easy-to-use video tutorials to help you learn business, technical and creative skills -- anytime, anywhere. Free with your library card.

Transparent Language Online

Learn 120+ languages (including English). Available for free with your library card!

JobNow!

One-to-one help from online job experts, including live interview coaching, resources, resumé assistance, templates, and more.

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Fireside Reading Series

The Fireside Reading Series highlights some of Minnesota’s finest writers who have published new work. Wednesdays in January, 6:30 p.m.

Ken Takata Ensemble: Musical Settings for Literature

Jan 31st | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
In this show, we celebrate literary works from William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Paul Verlaine, and other authors!

Lab After Dark: Tiny Book Necklace

Jan 21st | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Make a truly personalized necklace and learn simple jewelry techniques by creating a tiny book pendant with real pages!

Open House and Ribbon Cutting

Join us for a short program at 3:30 p.m. Explore the space, learn more about library services, meet library staff, and enjoy music and food.

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