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Createch: A Day in the Life
Createch is created by teens for teens, ages, 12-18 to explore creative talents, pursue their interests, and spark new passions. From video games with friends to art projects, everyday in Createch looks different.
For example, Arlington Hills Createch recently hosted a Smash Bros tournament at Arlington Hills Createch. Teens could compete for the title and bragging rights of a Smash Bros champion. Everyone enjoyed a night of snacks and games. The top three players were awarded their 'deal with it' glasses, made on one of Createch's 3-D printers, and a gift card to the console of their choice.
Innovation Lab: Bringing Ideas to Life
A maker-space for adults, the Innovation Lab has something for everyone--whether you are a tinkerer, entrepreneur, artist, hobbyist, inventor, or just plain curious.
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Meet in Your Library
Looking for a great place to host a meeting? Look no further than your local library. Whether you're hosting a team brainstorming session, community gathering, presentation, or board meeting, our library offers great spaces to connect with each other.
Play & Learn Spaces for Young Children and Families
Saint Paul Public Library is committed to creating dedicated spaces for young children and families to learn through play. Our colorful spaces are filled with comfortable areas to read, build, imagine, and create together.
The Library has been working to update play and learn spaces in all library locations to be community-informed and reflect the cultures of each of Saint Paul's unique neighborhoods.
Play and Learn News
New Children's Area at Rondo Community Library
Unveiling of Transformed Arlington Hills Children's Area
Children's Area Transformed at Rice Street Library
KARE 11: Rondo Library updates children's area
Exchange Ideas & Build Community
Experience Programs and Events that Celebrate the Vibrant Saint Paul Community
Artist-in-Residence: Katrina Knutson, part of a series
Open to Business – Free Business Assistance, part of a series
Hmong Storytime @ Hayden Heights, part of a series
Read Brave: Harnessing the Power of Books
Read Brave is Saint Paul Public Library’s citywide, intergenerational reading program that connects readers of all ages to one another through one theme, books and their authors, programs, and a call to action. Read Brave takes place annually in March.
The Library intentionally identifies a theme that directly aligns with city issues that impact our community. We use the power of books to spark brave conversations about topics that can be challenging to talk about with others. For example, the 2023 theme was mental health and the main book was Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram.
Read Brave celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2023 and has impacted the lives of thousands of Saint Paul students and residents who have participated in the program throughout the year.
"[Read Brave Talk Brave was an] incredible, wide-ranging discussion that left me filled with optimism for our future, and grateful to live in St. Paul."
Unlock Potential & New Possibilities
Homework Help
Open Lab
Resources for Job Seekers, Entrepreneurs, & Small Businesses
Learn to Use Online Resources
Reading Together Program Inspires Young Readers
Last year--every Thursday, Clara, who was in 2nd grade, and her mentor, Ollie, met to practice reading as part of the Library’s Reading Together program. During one particular reading session, Ollie and Clara talked about how to write a book. Motivated and inspired, Clara spent more than two hours writing a story and drawing pictures to go with it. Clara’s mom said Ollie had made a big impression on her daughter. “She’s a kid who typically would rather watch cartoons than read or write on a Saturday morning...this just shows the power of mentors and representation.”
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