George Latimer Central Library
Hours & Information
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Browsing access to three floors of items located in the back stacks is available five afternoons a week.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Labor DaySunday, September 1, 2024 - Monday, September 2, 2024Closed All Day
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All locations closed for staff trainingThursday, October 10, 2024Closed All Day
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Veterans DayMonday, November 11, 2024Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 28, 2024Closed All Day
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ChristmasTuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
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All locations close at 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, December 31, 2024Closes early: 5:30pm
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New Year's DayWednesday, January 1, 2025Closed All Day
Central Library Programs
Saturday Vibe
Library After Dark
Innovation Lab
About George Latimer Central Library
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- After-hours Book Return
- Charging Locker
- Computers
- Handicapped Accessible
- Hold Pick-Up Lockers
- Lucky Day Collection
- Meeting Room
- Tabling & Exhibits
- Wi-Fi
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The library is accessible to the Skyway system via the RiverCentre Connection tunnel between RiverCentre and Landmark Towers.
Metrotransit Routes
- Green Line, opens a new window - Central Station, opens a new window
- Many bus routes serve downtown Saint Paul. Please visit the Metrotransit, opens a new window for maps and details.
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The Science Museum ramp, opens a new window is closest to the library.
The RiverCentre ramp, opens a new window is accessible by skyway and the RiverCentre Connection tunnel.
Metered (street) parking information, opens a new window. The library is in the Xcel Energy Center event zone.
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Browsing access to three floors of items located in the back stacks is available five afternoons a week.
To check out a special access pass, visit the information desk in the Youth Services Department, 1st floor.
Staff will assist you with elevator access to your chosen floor.
A limit of five, one-hour passes may be in use at a time. After one hour, visitors may request additional time.
Hours
Tuesday: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
During non-special access times, all items in the back stacks remain available upon request. Library staff are ready to retrieve items for you during regular business hours.
Map
New at George Latimer Central Library
Reading and Learning fun for Kids and Teens All Summer Long
Discover Your Library Passport
Free Workshop Series with Local Artists
Out Loud at the Library
History of the George Latimer Central Library
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