Each year, The Friends hosts its annual fundraising gala that benefits one of the most important and beloved institutions in our community – the Library. Proceeds from the evening support initiatives like early literacy, workforce development, and other lifelong learning opportunities for individuals of every age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background. To headline the event, we…
Read MoreBooks & Bars is a twist on traditional book clubs. Open to the public and held in bars, this moderated book club show “provides a unique atmosphere for a lively discussion of interesting authors, fun people, good food and social lubrication with liquid courage.” The Friends has been a supporting partner of Books & Bars since the…
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A recent grant will help The Friends connect more readers and writers throughout the state. The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library is thrilled to be the recipient of funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). NEA Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $82 million to fund local arts projects across…
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In a few short weeks, F. Scott Fitzgerald fans from all over will descend upon his hometown – our beloved Saint Paul – to learn, share, and be inspired by the work and life of this celebrated author. One of the many features of the 14th International F. Scott Fitzgerald Society Conference is a rare…
Read MoreA gallery talk and book presentation will accompany the exhibit at George Latimer Central Library, presented in conjunction with the 14th International F. Scott Fitzgerald Society Conference in Saint Paul. Read our interview with Fitzgerald in Saint Paul president, Stu Wilson. SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, May 25, 2017 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public…
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Graphic design professor Steven McCarthy is the recipient of the 2017 Minnesota Book Artist Award for his Wee Go Library project – a mobile collection of 22 altered books found in Little Free Libraries throughout the Twin Cities. Using various techniques – collage, rebinding, cutting, folding, tearing, gluing – McCarthy altered the books to create a…
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