Transforming Libraries – Hamline Midway

Transforming Libraries

Hamline Midway

Saint Paul Public Library is co-creating, with the community, a vision to transform Hamline Midway Library.

Update on Hamline Midway Library

Last updated July 2, 2026

Hamline Midway Library grand opening community celebration
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Hamline Midway Library.

The celebration kicks off at 10:30 a.m. with a storytime. At 11:15 a.m., head outside to the garden for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The fun continues through the afternoon with guided building tours, building scavenger hunt, panel discussion with the public artists, and activities for all ages in the alley. Make sure to stop by The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library’s table to say hello, learn about how our community supports our libraries, and browse new merch for sale.

Previous updates about Hamline Midway Library.

Hamline Midway Library is currently closed.

Alternative libraries near you:

SPPL welcomes library users to visit one of the 12 other Saint Paul Public Library locations. Nearby locations include:

Merriam Park (1.6 miles)

Saint Anthony Park (2.6 miles)

Rondo Community Library at the Hallie Q. Brown Center (3.1 miles)

Rice Street (3.6 miles)

Holds:

While it is temporarily closed, Hamline Midway will not be an option to select when choosing a location to pick up your holds.

Visit the Holds page in your account to change the pick-up location for your current holds. If you do not change the pick-up location, holds will be held for you at the Rondo Community Library at the Hallie Q. Brown Center.

Mobile Library:

The Mobile Library will continue to make stops in the Hamline Midway neighborhood, including at Hamline Hi-Rise, Victoria/West Nevada, and Lyngblomsten senior residence. See the schedule for more information.

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News and Updates

Hamline Midway Library Grand Opening Celebration

Jul 18th | 10:30am - 2:30pm
Celebrate the grand opening of your new state-of-the-art library with a day of activities for all ages.

New, Hamline Midway Library on track for summer 2026 opening

Apr 14, 2026
Saint Paul Public Library today announced the Hamline Midway Library is on track to open by the end of summer 2026.

Meet the Artists Shaping the New Hamline Midway Library

We’re excited to announce the selected artists whose work will be integrated throughout the new Hamline Midway Library building.

St. Paul's Midway development: what's going up & coming down

Mar 15, 2026
From Allianz Field to the former CVS building and WestRock, there are a number of changes in the works for the area.
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