George Latimer Central Library
Hours & Information
Regular Hours
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 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
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Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday, January 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Presidents DayMonday, February 17, 2025Closed All Day
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All locations closed for staff trainingThursday, April 24, 2025Closed All Day
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Memorial DaySunday, May 25, 2025 - Monday, May 26, 2025Closed All Day
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All locations close at 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, June 18, 2025Closes early: 5:30pm
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JuneteenthThursday, June 19, 2025Closed All Day
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All locations close at 5:30 p.m.Thursday, July 3, 2025Closes early: 5:30pm
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Independence DayFriday, July 4, 2025Closed All Day
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Labor DaySunday, August 31, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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All locations closed for staff trainingThursday, October 23, 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
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.