A distinguished professor of art at Carleton College since 1984, Fred Hagstrom came to the book arts through a long background in printmaking. His recent work focuses on historical subjects, juxtaposing archival photographs with carefully chosen text to produce work both visually rich and emotionally provocative. His award-winning piece, “Passage,” examines the historic tragedy of…
Read MoreFSPPL achieved the coveted 4-star rating for a third consecutive year. Fewer than 12 percent of charities evaluated have received the 4-Star rating for three consecutive years, indicating that The Friends outperforms the majority of nonprofits in America with respect to financial health, accountability and transparency.
Read MoreThe Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library is pleased to announce the winners of the 26th annual Minnesota Book Awards, presented by 3M Library Systems.
Read MoreSAINT PAUL – Saint Paul Public Library’s Mobile WORKplace program is the focus of a newly released Google Stories video, Saint Paul Public Library: Sharing More Than Books. Google Stories features people around the world who demonstrate passion and a desire to improve their communities. Google’s newest video profiles the library’s WORKplace program, which provides…
Read MoreMark Vinz, retired professor of English at Minnesota State University-Moorhead, will be honored with the Kay Sexton Award on Saturday, April 5 at the 26th annual Minnesota Book Awards Gala presented by 3M Library Systems. One of the finest, most respected figures in the state’s literary history, Vinz served as a professor of English at…
Read MoreMni Sota Makoce, The Land of the Dakota Much of the focus on the Dakota people in Minnesota rests on the tragic events of the 1862 U.S.–Dakota War and the resulting exile that sent the majority of the Dakota to prisons and reservations beyond the state’s boundaries. But the true depth of the devastation of…
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