Special-Edition Library Cards

This card celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Southeast Asian resettlement in Saint Paul. It aims to highlight representation, connection, and belonging for Southeast Asian communities, particularly residents who participate less in library programs, while inviting everyone to engage with the library’s resources.

Local artist and storyteller Kao Lee Thao created the design. Her work honors Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, and Vietnamese communities and reflects their stories, resilience, and contributions to Minnesota.

Check out her other art here.

No, this is a special-edition card, which is a little different than a limited-edition card. While it's true this card is only available while supplies last, it won’t be removed from our shelves on a specific date.

Yes. As with all of our library cards, you must be a Saint Paul resident to get a Saint Paul Public Library card. However, staff can help you get set up with a library card from your city/county of residence at any of our library locations.

No, getting a library card is always free!

For Saint Paul residents, visit any Saint Paul Public Library location to get your library card and bring either:

• Current picture ID (government or business) with name, date of birth, and current address

OR

• Current picture ID (government or business) plus any combination of documents that provide proof of name, date of birth, and current address.

Need more info? Not a Saint Paul resident? Read our library card policies here.

While you can replace your current library card with a special-edition library card, you should know that you will be issued a new account number. This means that the account number associated with your current card will be deactivated. Deactivation will impact your SPPL account, as well as e-resources such as Libby. Staff can help transfer your borrowing history and account details to your new card and update your e-resource accounts.

No, it does not cost you anything to get a replacement card. Please note, if you are replacing your current library card, the account number associated with your current card will be deactivated. Deactivation will impact your SPPL account, as well as e-resources such as Libby. Staff can help transfer your borrowing history and account details to your new card and update your e-resource accounts.

No, this library card campaign is focused on increasing new library card sign-ups, so we do not currently have cover-all stickers or other merchandise.

No, this launch does not include stickers or other merchandise. The goal of this library card campaign is focused on new library card sign-ups.

If you are able, library cards must be picked up in-person at an SPPL location.

All library locations will have a supply of special-edition library cards. If your library location is out, we encourage you to check other library locations! Once they are gone at a library location, they are gone for good!