¡Puro Ritmo! – Check Out the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino Pop-Up Exhibit

From September 15 to October 15, 2026, Saint Paul Public Library is hosting ¡Puro Ritmo!, a Salsa Music Pop-Up Experience from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino.   ¡Puro Ritmo!  traces salsa’s evolution from its Afro-Caribbean roots to its rise as a defining sound in American music. This pop-up preview experience features a selection of musicians and objects, including iconic artists like Celia Cruz and Tito Puente, and includes more information on…
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Get Ready for the Great Minnesota Get Together with Pairings for Your Favorite State Fair Activities

State fair season is just around the corner! Get ready for the Minnesota State Fair with Saint Paul Public Library by checking out a new book or CD to pair with your favorite parts of the Great Minnesota Get Together. For the Butter Sculpture Lovers and Dairy Industry Appreciators Do you love butter? Us, too…
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10 Ways to Go Analog at Your Local Library

10 Ways to Go Analog at Your Local Library By: Alicia B., Highland Park Library Physical media is making a comeback and Saint Paul Public Library is the perfect place to discover or return to analog objects. For millennials, Gen-Z, and Gen-Alpha, what’s old is new again. Staring at a screen loses novelty when it is the only option from sunrise to…
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Step Out of Your Bubble: Fun, Free Programs for Adults at the Library

One of the best things about a library is that it’s a place where you can try something new without a lot of pressure. Many of us stick to what’s familiar. We check out the same genres, follow the same routines, spend time with the same circles. That’s normal — life is busy and we…
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Talking with kids about ICE

Current immigration actions impact people of all ages. Often, we wonder how to have age-appropriate conversations with children and teens about challenging events in our community. Use these resources to help guide conversations with young people about immigration activity. Talking With Children and Teens About Immigration List created by SPPL_YouthServices Current immigration actions impact people…
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