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Library News
City Prevails Following 16 Months of Litigation
Nov 01, 2024
The Second Judicial District Court rules the city may build a new Hamline Midway Library, city will leverage $8.1 million already allocated.
SPPL Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Oct 21, 2024
Saint Paul Public Library invites residents of all ages to join in honoring and celebrating Native American arts, culture, and stories.
Free programs for kids and teens during fall break
Oct 16, 2024
Saint Paul Public Library invites kids and teens to spend fall break at the library with free hands-on events and workshops.
Reading and Learning fun for Kids and Teens All Summer Long
Jun 06, 2024
Saint Paul Public Library invites kids and teens to make the Library their destination for summer reading.
Celebrate AAPI Month with dance performances and visual arts
May 21, 2024
SPPL invites residents of all ages to join in celebrating the arts, culture, and stories of the Asian American Pacific Islander community.
Free Workshop Series with Local Artists
Apr 25, 2024
Free creative workshops led by local artists Kashimana Ahua, Desdamona, Sun Yung Shin, and Kyle Tran Myhre.
Music Mosaic, a Free Classical Music Concert Series April
Mar 28, 2024
Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL) and Saint Paul Conservatory of Music (SPCM) is hosting a series of pop-up classical concerts in April.
Additional Laser Loon Library Cards are Now Available
Feb 29, 2024
We've made more copies of our free, limited-edition Laser Loon library card for Saint Paul residents!
New Mobile Library Launches in May
Feb 27, 2024
Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL) today announced it is unveiling a new, state-of-the-art Mobile Library in May.
Limited-Edition Laser Loon Library Card Available
Feb 13, 2024
Free limited-edition Laser Loon library cards available at all library locations while supplies last.
Join the Read Brave citywide book club
Feb 06, 2024
SPPL launched Read Brave 2024, its annual citywide book club that invites teens and community members to read the same young adult book.
Fine-free libraries: St. Paul reflects after five years...
Jan 29, 2024
It’s been five years since St. Paul Public Library dropped overdue fines, and patrons are still finding relief at the front desk.
SPPL offers Hispanic Heritage Celebración programs this Fall
Oct 13, 2023
Celebrating the arts, culture, and stories of the Hispanic and Latine community in Saint Paul with events at local libraries this fall.
MN Libraries Offer A Chance to Check out the Great Outdoors
Oct 03, 2023
The Department of Natural Resources launched the Minnesota State Park Library Program two years ago. 99 libraries offer 175 passes.
SPPL's Summer Spark Program Keeps Kids Reading
Aug 04, 2023
Kelsey Johnson-Kaiser, SPPL's Youth and Family Services Manager, share ideas on on how to keep kids reading all summer long.
SPPL Offers Free Reading, Learning Fun For Kids All Summer
Jul 06, 2023
Summer Spark encourages kids, teens ages 0-18 to read for fun all summer long with hands-on exploration, reading challenges, and free books.
