Transforming Libraries | Hamline Midway

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

An Update on Hamline Midway Library

Last updated May 19, 2025

The City of Saint Paul has officially started construction on the new Hamline Midway Library building! The general contractor for the project, Stahl Construction, has assembled a team of specialized subcontractors to construct the new building. Construction is expected to take 16-18 months.

In preparation for construction, the City and Library successfully salvaged elements of the former building, like the stone archway and cornerstone, to be incorporated into the new library as a reflection of our history. The salvaged items were safely put in storage and removal of the former building was completed in April. Since then, the Library has worked with City colleagues—Department of Safety and Inspection, Public Works, Office of Financial Services, and Parks and Recreation—and the architect team to complete the permitting process required to break ground.

Stahl Construction will begin by surveying the site to prepare for the installation of utilities, like a geothermal heating and cooling system, and laying the building’s foundation.

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 mi)

Rondo Community (2.5 mi)

Saint Anthony Park (2.6 mi) - closed April 7 - mid-June 2025

Rice Street (3.6 mi)

Holds:

While its 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.

Hold lockers are available at nearby Rondo Community, Rice Street, and George Latimer Central libraries.

Mobile Library:

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