We Believe in the Library. We Invest in the Library.
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library believes that libraries are essential. We act as a catalyst for libraries to strengthen and inspire their communities. Learn more in this short video about our work.
Books and so much more
Libraries are the best way to strengthen communities because they connect individuals of every age, ethnicity, and background with resources that enrich and improve lives.
Maker Spaces
Small Business Resources
Homework Help
Digital Literacy Training
Has the Public Library Made an Impact in Your Life or Community?
Stronger Libraries for Stronger Communities
“I don’t know how to help my child with their homework, so this helps them. We love it here, and the kids want to come.”
– Safiya, mother
“This storytime means so much to me because my kids get to learn their native language.”
– Po, parent
“The library brings people together. It’s a place to come together around community and information.”
– Darren, small-business owner
“The best thing about this program is that it has all the resources a low-income student may need to do well in school… along with a safe learning environment for students to work.”
– Mai Xee, student
Upcoming Events
Moving Words: Writers Across Minnesota | Cloquet
When: May 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmTuesday, May 26, 5:00 p.m. Cloquet Public Library 320 14 Street, Cloquet Free | Registration not required Enjoy a lively discussion with three multi-genre, Minnesota authors: Allen Eskens, Erin Soderberg Downing, and Bronsen Lemer. Moving Words is an opportunity for writers and readers to explore various themes together: the impact of literature…
Moving Words: Writers Across Minnesota | Sandstone
When: June 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmThursday, June 25, 6:00 p.m. Sandstone Public Library 106 Main Street, Sandstone Free | Registration not required Enjoy a lively discussion with three multi-genre, Minnesota authors: Jennifer Eli Bowen, Anika Fajardo, and David Hakensen. Moving Words is an opportunity for writers and readers to explore various themes together: the impact of literature in their…
Books & Bars
When: May 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmBooks & Bars – Minneapolis Wednesday, May 20 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Utepils Brewing 225 Thomas Avenue, Minneapolis Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar Cyrus Shams is a young man grappling with an inheritance of violence and loss: his mother’s plane was shot down over the skies of the Persian Gulf in a senseless accident; and his…
Books & Bars
When: May 26 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmTuesday, May 26 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Urban Growler 2325 Endicott Street, Saint Paul Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar Cyrus Shams is a young man grappling with an inheritance of violence and loss: his mother’s plane was shot down over the skies of the Persian Gulf in a senseless accident; and his father’s life in America…
Books & Bars
When: June 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmWednesday, June 17 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Utepils Brewing 225 Thomas Avenue North, Minneapolis Fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a gated community with her preacher father, family, and neighbors, sheltered from the surrounding social chaos and anarchy caused by climate change and economic crisis. In a society where any vulnerability is a risk, she suffers…