Position Opening: Development Operations Coordinator Overview We are seeking a colleague who wants to use their technical aptitude, digital literacy, and knowledge of data management to join our team as Development Operations Coordinator. Our vision is a dynamic library at the heart of every community, and we’re looking for someone who will help us build…
Read MoreApril 28, 2020, SAINT PAUL, MN – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library has announced the winners of the 2020 Minnesota Book Awards, sponsored by Education Minnesota. In addition to winners in nine categories, The Friends presented the Book Artist, Hognander Minnesota History, and Kay Sexton Awards to previously announced honorees. The Ceremony…
Read MoreThe Friends is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and we wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for one amazing woman – Friends founder, Perrie Jones. This forward-thinking, courageous leader was the director of Saint Paul Public Library when she recognized the need for dedicated support to keep the library strong. Thus, in 1945, The…
Read MoreSAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, January 25, 2020 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced today finalists in all nine categories for the 2020 Minnesota Book Awards, presented this year by sponsor Education Minnesota. Chosen on Saturday, January 25, by 27 judges from around the state – writers, teachers, librarians, booksellers, and others from…
Read MoreGrace loves the library. She loves the friends she meets there: Ms. Kim, Ms. Heather – and Mr. Owl and Baby Bear, of course. She’s sees these friends each week during storytime at George Latimer Central Library, where she gets to sing, dance, and play. Saint Paul Public Library staff have created programs like storytimes…
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Each year, The Friends hosts its annual fundraising gala that benefits one of the most important and beloved institutions in our community – the Library. Proceeds from the evening support initiatives like early literacy, workforce development, and other lifelong learning opportunities for individuals of every age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background. To headline the event, we…
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