To keep pace with the needs of residents, all 13 library locations’ workspaces, private study rooms, and meeting rooms will be enabled with technology to facilitate work, collaboration, and virtual appointments with outlets, video technology, teleconference capability, projectors, and more. 

Public libraries exist to provide freely accessible collections, programs, and services that meet the needs of the communities they serve, including a variety of technologies. As individual lifestyles, circumstances, needs, and expectations change, so too must library offerings to stay relevant. To do that, we must make consistent investments in current infrastructure and plan for emerging technologies that will take root in day-to-day life in coming years.  

Access to technology and the internet is no longer a luxury, it’s essential for all people to successfully navigate the modern world. People come into our libraries to make that connection – to apply for jobs, fax important medical information, access Wi-Fi, meet with business colleagues, participate in virtual court and doctor appointments, get homework or school help, and so much more. Saint Paul Public Library is committed to staying responsive and relevant by offering robust technology-rich spaces in all our buildings.