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2023 Kay Sexton Award

April 4, 2023

Stu Abraham Named 2023 Kay Sexton Award Recipient  SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, April 4, 2023 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced today that Stu Abraham is the winner of the 2023 Kay Sexton Award for his significant contributions to and leadership in Minnesota’s literary community. The award is presented annually to an…

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Beth Explains: Library Legislative Day

February 27, 2023

  Overview: Library Legislative Day 2023 On February 28, 2023, libraries and library support organizations across the state will meet with their elected officials at the Capitol to advocate for strong library funding.  In Minnesota, each of us is represented by a State Senator and House of Representatives member. They pay attention to what their constituents…

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Hamline Midway Library Update

February 7, 2023

Dear Friends,  The City of Saint Paul recently learned that the Hamline Midway Library has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior. This follows appeals to initial rulings by the City’s Historic Preservation Commission and State Historic Preservation Board, and comes despite the City’s own opposition…

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Selfies at the Ceremony!

January 28, 2023

Be Part of the Minnesota Book Awards!  During the 2023 Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony, The Friends will feature messages from readers like you from across the state. To participate, simply record a video of yourself using the following prompts:  Submit your videos here. Anyone who submits a video will be entered to win a Minnesota…

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New Board Members

January 11, 2023

The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library Confirms Eight New Board Members for 2023  SAINT PAUL, MN, January 11, 2023 —The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library has elected eight new trustees to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2023. The new members bring a wide range of experience to the organization,…

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We’re Moving!

October 20, 2022

The Friends will move its offices in early 2023. The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library is pleased to announce that in early 2023 we will be moving our office to downtown Saint Paul. We’ll be entering into a two-year sublease agreement with longtime partner Mairs & Power, who is making the generous in-kind…

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