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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 June 2, 2026

Hamline Midway opening July 18!
We’re excited to share that the Hamline Midway Library will officially open on Saturday, July 18! Save the date and join us for a grand opening celebration at your new neighborhood library.

We have appreciated your patience and flexibility over the duration of this project — and we can’t wait to welcome you back to this beautiful, state-of-the-art space! If you checked out library materials for the duration of Hamline Midway’s temporary closure, please bring them back to Hamline Midway once it is open.

The library will be open to the public from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 18.

Regular building hours: Monday and Wednesday: 12 – 8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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.

Celebrate the grand opening of your new state-of-the-art library with a day of activities for all ages. Explore the building, discover new public art and sustainability features, visit with The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, and gather with neighbors over treats, music, and more. Ribbon cutting at 11:15 a.m. More details to come.

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.