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
Fitzgerald in Saint Paul | Short Stories with Klecko
When: December 10 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmThursday, December 10 | 6:30 p.m. Merriam Park Library 1831 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul Explore F. Scott Fitzgerald’s St. Paul stories in a casual environment with St. Paul and Fitzgerald enthusiast, Klecko. Your host will take advantage of his eclectic network to shine a light on the present-day resonance of the themes in Fitzgerald’s short…
Moving Words: Writers Across Minnesota
When: November 19 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmThursday, November 19 | 6:30 p.m. following Friends of the Library annual meeting St. Peter Community Center, Room 219 601 S. Washington Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082 Enjoy a lively discussion with three Minnesota authors: Art Coulson, Naomi Kritzer, and Sun Yung Shin. Moving Words is an opportunity for writers and readers to explore various…
Moving Words: Writers Across Minnesota
When: November 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 amSaturday, November 7 | 10:30 a.m. Wadena City Library 210 1st St SW, Wadena Enjoy a lively discussion with three Minnesota authors: C.M. Alongi, Jacqueline West, and Patricia C. Wrede. Moving Words is an opportunity for writers and readers to explore various themes together: the impact of literature in their lives, their connection as fellow…
Books & Bars: “Exit Party” by Emily St. John Mandel
When: November 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmExit Party by Emily St. John Mandel Wednesday, November 18 6:30 p.m. Broken Clock Brewing 1712 Marshall St NE Suite 100, Minneapolis This event is FREE and open to the public. — Los Angeles, 2031: The first spring after the collapse of the United States, peacekeeping troops withdraw from the city, the Jacaranda trees blossom,…
Books & Bars: “Exit Party” by Emily St. John Mandel
When: November 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmExit Party by Emily St. John Mandel Tuesday, November 17 6:30 p.m. Urban Growler 2325 Endicott St, Saint Paul This event is FREE and open to the public. — Los Angeles, 2031: The first spring after the collapse of the United States, peacekeeping troops withdraw from the city, the Jacaranda trees blossom, and the curfew…