Transforming Libraries – Hayden Heights | Saint Paul Public Library

Hayden Heights

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

Update on Hayden Heights Library

August 3, 2026 Update

Construction on renovations continues at Hayden Heights Library building, transforming it into a resource-rich community hub. The masonry wall that will support the adult changing station has been installed and saw-cutting for the new hold lockers and book drop is also complete. The upgraded hold lockers can be filled from inside the building, allowing staff to restock materials more efficiently.

Planning for a new roof is underway to support a large solar array. The new roof will be white, which will help reduce heat absorption, contributing to lower urban heat effects in the area.

Call for Artists

Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL) is seeking talented artists and/or artist teams to create original, community-centered artwork to be installed permanently in the renovated Hayden Heights Library building. Selected artists will collaborate with SPPL to design permanent works that reflect the diversity, culture, and values of Saint Paul residents, especially those historically excluded from public libraries and civic spaces.

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), not a call for design proposals. Concept drawings and full proposals are not required to submit your intent! View the full RFQ here.

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Hayden Heights Library is temporarily closed.

Alternative libraries near you:

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

Sun Ray (2.8 mi.)

Arlington Hills (2.9 mi.)

North Saint Paul, Part of the Ramsey County Library system (2.5 mi.)

Maplewood Library, part of the Ramsey County Library system (3.8 mi.)

Holds:

Starting March 10, Hayden Heights will no longer be an option to select when choosing a location to pick up your holds.

Materials placed on hold can be directed to any Saint Paul Public Library location. Visit the Holds page in your account to change the pick-up location for your current holds.

Hold lockers are available at nearby Sun Ray Library.

If you do not change the pick-up location, holds will be held for you at Sun Ray.

Mobile Library:

The Mobile Library will be adding a new stop at Iowa Hi-Rise starting June 12. It will continue to make stops in the greater eastside neighborhood, including at Ames Lake Neighborhood and Edgerton Hi-Rise.

See the schedule for more information.