St. Paul libraries see a boost after going fine-free
Carlos Espitia, branch manager and librarian at St. Paul’s Riverview Library, said
Winter Wellness at the library
January 9, 2020
All library locations are hosting free workshops for adults to help de-stress and connect. Stop in to a meditation, dance, or arts class.
Several branches also
Friends of the St. Paul Public Library, envy of librarians everywhere, kicks off 75-year celebration
December 11, 2019
Friends of the St. Paul Public Library, envy of librarians everywhere, kicks off 75-year celebration
SPPL named a Leading Innovator for Fine Free
October 29, 2019
Saint Paul Public Library named a Leading Innovator for its elimination of daily late fines in early 2019.
MPR: In Minnesota libraries, community is part of the collection
October 24, 2019
Among the many ways in which libraries are different these days, here’s one: They’re not very quiet. For example, Rondo library, just off Dale Street in St. Paul, is a busy place on a weeknight. Kids run around; meeting rooms are full of people taking ESL classes or getting homework help. Patrons browse rows of books, DVDs and vinyl, and others use the computers to play games, research or get work done.
After dropping late fees, St. Paul libraries see a boost
October 16, 2019
Nine months in, the Saint Paul Public Library's fine-free experiment appears to be thriving.
Publishers, please don’t limit e-book access
October 16, 2019
Macmillan Publishers' new restrictions will hurt readers, libraries, authors and booksellers.
Winners Announced for the 2019 Minnesota Author Project
October 10, 2019
This year’s winners of the Minnesota Author Project contest for self-published writers are Sarah Hanley and Steve South.
WSJ: Finally, Feel Free to Return That Library Book You Checked Out in 1981
October 3, 2019
Since St. Paul killed overdue fines, some branches have seen a double-digit percentage increase in circulation. Citywide, circulation is up nearly 2%, a surprising plot twist after years of steady declines.
Knight Foundation invests $100,000 in Nicholson Workforce and Innovation Center
September 9, 2019
Six St. Paul initiatives focused on building community through arts, culture, education and outreach will share $2.15 million in grants from the Miami-based Joh
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