Spaces
Reservable spaces at the Saint Paul Public Library include meeting rooms, study rooms, Workforce and Innovation Center equipment, a piano, and tabling spaces.
Meeting Rooms
Large spaces for meetings or presentations.
You can reserve a meeting room 3 to 90 days in advance.
Frequency limit: 2 times per organization per month at each location.
Free of charge to non-profit groups. For-profit organizations are subject to a fee.
Please review the Facilities Use Policy and Regulations prior to requesting a meeting space.
Download step-by-step instructions for requesting a meeting room online.
Study Rooms
Small rooms or pods for individual or small group use, up to 4 people.
You can reserve study rooms 24 hours to 14 days in advance. Reserve study rooms in person, over the phone, or online.
Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis if a room is available.
Maximum time: 2 hours per day, 2 days per week at each location.
Study rooms are available free of charge.
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Room and Library Closures
Merriam Park meeting room closed May 1 - July 31, 2025
Rice Street meeting room closed April 24 - July 31, 2025
Saint Anthony Park library temporarily closed beginning April 7, 2025
Rooms Available at Saint Paul Community Centers
Meeting rooms are also available at these community centers, co-located with Saint Paul Public Library locations.
Please see rental rates and reservation information on the City of Saint Paul website for these rooms.
Arlington Hills Community Center
Community Room A
- $75/hour
- Capacity 100 (chairs/standing), 80 (with tables and chairs)
- Tables available: 11 round tables
- Chairs available: 100 chairs
- Video projector and microphone available
Community Room B
- $25/hour
- Capacity 25 (chairs/standing), 25 (with tables and chairs)
- Tables available: 5 rectangle tables
- Chairs available: 25 chairs
- Video projector available
- Conference phones available upon request
Highland Park Community Center
Activity Room
- 15 people maximum; room includes a white board and a sink.
Ford Parkway Room
- 20 people maximum; room includes a white board.
Village View
- 25 people maximum; room includes counter space and a sink.
Innovation Lab Equipment
The Innovation Lab at the George Latimer Central Library is a free community maker-space for adults.
Equipment and software is available for tinkerers, entrepreneurs, artists, hobbyists, inventors, and the curious.
Innovation Lab equipment is available by appointment only to Innovation Lab members. Learn how to become a member.
To schedule an appointment, request online, opens a new window or call 651-266-7000.
Piano (Saint Anthony Park only)
A piano is available in the meeting room on the lower level of the Saint Anthony Park Library.
The piano is available when no other meetings or events are booked in the room.
Request the piano online, opens a new window.
Saint Anthony Park library temporarily closed beginning April 7, 2025. Booking requests will be available when the building re-opens.
Tabling & Exhibits
Saint Paul Public library welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with individuals and organizations who wish to host a display, exhibit, or table in the library. Availability and space vary from library to library.
Learn more about exhibits and tabling at library locations.