The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced finalists in all nine categories for the 2019 Minnesota Book Awards, presented this year by sponsor Education Minnesota. Chosen on Saturday, January 26, by 27 judges from around the state – writers, teachers, librarians, booksellers, and others from the literary community – the finalists for each…
Read MoreThe elected individuals will play a key role in the organization’s major 2019 endeavors. SAINT PAUL, MN, January 23, 2019 —The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library has elected five new trustees to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2019. The new members bring a wide range of expertise and experience to the…
Read MoreSarah is one of our featured authors in this year’s Fireside Reading Series. You can meet Sarah on Wednesday, January 23rd at Hamline Midway Library. More info here. We asked Sarah a few questions prior to the event. What inspires your writing? I’m inspired by what makes people tick, how they react to and navigate…
Read MoreThe artist will be honored with an award and a retrospective exhibition for her new work. The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announces Jody Williams as the winner of the 2019 Minnesota Book Artist Award for her new book entitled For Now. Sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group, this annual award is presented as…
Read MoreWe’re so thrilled that Jane Leavy will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Jane a couple questions to help fans get to know her better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might now know about you. I’m a welder and sculptor in…
Read MoreWe are so thrilled that Casey Gerald will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Casey a couple questions to help fans get to know him better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might not know about you. When I was twelve, I…
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