George Latimer Central Library
Hours & Information
Browsing access to back stacks is available five afternoons a week.

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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All locations closed for staff trainingThursday, October 30, 2025Closed All Day
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Veterans DayTuesday, November 11, 2025Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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ChristmasWednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's EveWednesday, December 31, 2025Closes early: 5:30pm
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday, January 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Presidents' DayMonday, February 16, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial DaySunday, May 24, 2026 - Monday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Closed for staff trainingThursday, May 28, 2026Closed All Day
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All locations close at 5:30 p.m.Thursday, June 18, 2026Closes early: 5:30pm
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JuneteenthFriday, June 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence DayFriday, July 3, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor DaySunday, September 6, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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Closed for staff trainingThursday, October 29, 2026Closed All Day
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Veterans DayWednesday, November 11, 2026Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 26, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasThursday, December 24, 2026 - Friday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's EveThursday, December 31, 2026Closes early: 5:30pm
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed 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 Rooms
- Study Rooms
- 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.
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
Lightbox Photography
Karaoke Night
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4
FAQ: Library Services Affected by Digital Security Incident
Lightbox Photography
Karaoke Night
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4
FAQ: Library Services Affected by Digital Security Incident
History of the George Latimer Central Library
