Help our Library buy more books—for you, for me, for all. Introducing the Books for All Saint Paul campaign.
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
2026 Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony
When: May 6 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pmMinnesota Book Awards Ceremony Wednesday, May 6 | Ordway Center for Performing Arts 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul Get tickets here Free livestream also available Celebrate the state’s best books at the 38th annual Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony, sponsored by Education Minnesota. Readers, writers, and booklovers from all over the state gather together for one…
Books & Bars: “Playground” by Richard Powers
When: March 24 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmPlayground by Richard Powers Tuesday, March 24 6:30 p.m. Discussion Urban Growler 2325 Endicott St St. Paul This event is FREE and open to the public. — Twelve-year-old Evie Beaulieu sinks to the bottom of a swimming pool in Montreal strapped to one of the world’s first aqualungs. Ina Aroita grows up on naval bases…
Books & Bars: “I Cheerfully Refuse” by Leif Enger
When: April 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmI Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger Wednesday, April 22 6:30 p.m. Discussion Utepils 225 Thomas Ave N Minneapolis This event is FREE and open to the public. — Rainy, an endearing bear of an Orphean narrator, seeks refuge in the harbors, fogs and remote islands of Lake Superior in the not-too-distant future. Encountering lunatic storms…
Books & Bars: “I Cheerfully Refuse” by Leif Enger
When: April 21 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmI Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger Tuesday, April 21 6:30 p.m. Discussion Urban Growler 2325 Endicott St. St. Paul This event is FREE and open to the public. — Rainy, an endearing bear of an Orphean narrator, seeks refuge in the harbors, fogs and remote islands of Lake Superior in the not-too-distant future. Encountering lunatic…
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…