ABOUT
Building off the library’s 2022 Strategic Direction, the Facilities Direction presents a vision and recommendations for Saint Paul Public Library’s facilities.
The Facilities Direction includes recommendations for system-wide technology and play-based learning.
The Facilities Direction focuses on three branches that have not been renovated in more than 30 years: Hamline Midway, Hayden Heights, and Riverview libraries.
A community engagement process reached 1,680 people by online survey and over 53 community members at three neighborhood forums.
The Facilities Direction is not a detailed implementation plan or branch-by-branch facility design.
Read the Direction
Download the Facilities Direction Fact Sheet (PDF)
NEXT STEPS
2019
- Community engagement to inform SPPL facilities direction
2020
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Share community-informed facilities vision and recommendations with City leaders + community
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Make limited, budget-approved mechanical and electrical improvements and other repairs
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Community engagement to inform decisions on future project proposals
2021-2025
- Funding secured for design work for Hayden Heights renovation and a limited number of additional MEP upgrades
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Work with The Friends + City partners on capital fundraising strategy
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Submit project proposals for CIB and other funding