Transforming Libraries – Hayden Heights

Transforming Libraries

Hayden Heights

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

Update on Hayden Heights Library

July 2, 2026 Update

Renovation work continues with contractors currently installing the electric rough-ins to provide an outline for locations of electrical wiring, circuits, and panels. Crews are framing new walls and soffits to shape the updated layout, and interior wall installation is underway, helping define the structure of the renovated areas.

 

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.

For project updates, please sign up for our e-newsletter and select Hayden Heights Library in your location's preferences.

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.

Renderings & Floorplans

How a transformed Hayden Heights Library might look.

News and Updates

Call for Artists: Public Art for Hayden Heights Library

Jun 26, 2026
Seeking artists to create original, community-centered artworks to be installed permanently in the new Hayden Heights Library

Hayden Heights Library to close March 25 for renovation

Mar 17, 2026
Big changes are ahead for one of St. Paul's most overlooked libraries. The Hayden Heights Library on White Bear Avenue will close March 25.
Hamline Midway Library exterior from across Minnehaha Avenue

Knight Foundation Makes Transformative Investment in SPPL

Dec 21, 2025
The Friends announced today that it has been awarded $2 million from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Saint Paul Public Library reveals final building designs and floor plans for the transformation of Hamline Midway, Hayden Heights, and Riverview libraries

Final building designs and floor plans for three libraries

Oct 31, 2022
SPPL today revealed the final building designs and floor plans for Hamline Midway, Hayden Heights, and Riverview Libraries.
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