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Still Chilling: Censorship Beyond Banned Books
Challenges to nonbook resources are on the rise.
Pioneer Press: Unblocking cards boosted library use
Ditching library fines this winter resulted in the first circulation boost for the St. Paul Public Library system in years.
Northern Spark at Rondo Community Library
Rondo Library will be a satellite site for Northern Spark, a late night art festival that lights up the Twin Cities, June 14-15.
Saint Paul Public Library announces 2019 summer activities
y! Summer Spark, the library's flagship summer learning program, kicks off on June 1.
Our City, Our Budget
Help us move Saint Paul forward with a budget that meets our needs today and gives all of us the chance to thrive in the future.
Looking for books that reflect diverse students
Educators at several St. Paul schools with large Hmong populations struggled to find materials in their own language and with portrayals of…
Local artists selected to transform Rondo Library's exterior
Artists and collaborators Gita Ghei, Melvin Giles, and Aki Shibata have a vision for Rondo Community Library.
Seeking Home MN: Valerie's Story
Listen to Seeking Home MN, recorded at SPPL. This episode features Valerie, a woman who is currently experiencing homelessness.
Meg Medina wins Newbery Medal
Meg Medina, the 2019 Read Brave Saint Paul author of Burn Baby Burn, was awarded the prestigious John Newbery Medal.
Fireside Series features Sarah Stonich
Built in 1930, the Hamline Midway Library in St. Paul is a lovely old brick building with bay windows, a grand front entrance and a…
SPPL social worker helps patrons in need
"The needs of the community show up in the library. The library is public space. Whatever is happening in the world shows up here.”
Star Tribune: Library late fees scrapped
Patrons in St. Paul no longer have to pay late fees, and the policy gets rave reviews.
2018 in Photos: Top Moments
Happy New Year! 2018 was a transformational year for Saint Paul Public Library.
Saint Paul Paul Library goes fine-free
The St. Paul Public Library system has officially done away with overdue fines — but you’d still get charged for materials you don’t return.
Mayor Carter's plan to erase late fines
Melvin Carter has been at the lead in St. Paul for nearly a year. But rarely has Jana Shortal seen him as jazzed as he is about breaking…
Council expected to approve 2019 budget
The St. Paul City Council is expected to approve it's 2019 budget Wednesday.
