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The Minnesota Book Awards, presented by 3M Library Systems, announces 26th annual MNBA finalists

January 25, 2014

The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library and 3M Library Systems are pleased to announce the finalists in all eight categories for the 26th Annual Minnesota Book Awards. Winners to be announced Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Saint Paul’s historic Union Depot.

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"Passage" by 2014 Minnesota Book Artist, Fred Hagstrom

Minnesota Book Awards Announces 2014 Book Artist Award Winner

December 19, 2013

Fred Hagstrom was named the 2014 Book Artist Award winner for his new piece entitled “Passage”. His work will be displayed in the second floor literary commons of the Open Book, January 24 through March 30, with an opening reception on Friday, January 24, at 5:30 p.m. He will receive special recognition and an award at the 26th annual Minnesota Book Awards Gala on Saturday, April 5, 2014

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Public Art Installation at Rondo Community Outreach Library

Saint Paul Public Library Installs New Public Art

October 25, 2013

The weather outside was unseasonably cold and gray, but inside Saint Paul Public Library’s Rondo Library it was nothing but warm smiles and sunshine as dozens gathered on October 20, 2013 to celebrate the installation of “Alice’s Storyteller Bench.”

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MiniA Festival of Minnesota Stories

A Mini Festival of Minnesota Stories

September 24, 2013

Join us for a “mini” literary festival celebrating some of the best of Minnesota’s readers and writers, October 25 through 29, 2013. Story City: A Live Storytelling Event Friday, October 25, live music and social at 6 p.m., program at 7 p.m. Black Dog Coffee & Wine Bar, 308 Prince Street, Saint Paul Story City…

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Known By Heart Poetry

September 13, 2013

Known By Heart Poetry Performance Monday, September 16, 2013, 7 pm Hamline Midway Library, 1558 W. Minnehaha Ave., St. Paul. Performed by Ed Bok Lee and Sharon Chmielarz Hosted by Naomi Cohn What does it mean to know something by heart?  We’re saying we care about something enough to remember it and carry it around…

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L3 expanding to Wisconsin this year

Otto Bremer Foundation Supports "L3: The Rural Libraries and Literacy Leadership Institute" for Second Year

August 28, 2013

Offered at no cost to participant organizations, “L3: The Rural Libraries and Literacy Leadership Institute” focuses on critical aspects of running a rural library or literacy organization, from budgeting and board development to strategic planning and cultural competency.

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