Books for All Saint Paul

Help our Library buy more books—for you, for me, for all.

Donate now to deliver Books for All Saint Paul.

Update: We exceeded our fundraising goal! Thank you for delivering Books for All Saint Paul!

With your help, The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library is raising an additional $62,000 in 2026.

This money will go directly to our Library to help offset rising costs and meet increasing demand for books, eBooks, movies, music, and more.

Every book is an opportunity to belong. More books mean more opportunities for everyone to belong.

Did you know?

EBooks cost more than physical books! EBook circulation was up 11% at Saint Paul Public Library in 2025 and 57% since 2021.

Did you know?

Purchasing one title means buying multiple copies in multiple formats:

Print copy, large print copy, eBook for two platforms, book on CD, Playaway, eAudiobook

Did you know?

Library patrons checked out 2,866,265 materials in 2024!

Making a difference is simple: Donate. Dedicate. Deliver Books for All Saint Paul.

Donate any amount. $30 buys a print book. $70 buys an eBook. $150 helps fill a crate of books. Every gift helps.

Dedicate your donation. When you make a donation, you'll have the opportunity to create your own digital dedication that will be displayed on our community dedication wall below. Dedicate your gift to your favorite book, favorite genre, or favorite person!

Deliver Books for All. Your donation will go directly to Saint Paul Public Library to help purchase books of all kinds, for all people.

Books for All Community Dedication Wall

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is The Friends asking for this additional money in 2026?

The City of Saint Paul includes money in the Library’s budget each year to purchase the materials we check out. Due to financial constraints, the 2026 budget does not include enough money to keep up with the rising cost of materials and increasing demand.

In addition to our ongoing fundraising efforts, The Friends is committed to raising an additional $62,000 to send directly to Saint Paul Public Library this year. With this money, our Library can continue to purchase books, movies, and music that represent our diverse interests. 

Will this money cover materials besides books?

Will this money close the entire funding gap this year?

When our $62,000 is combined with the City’s 2026 contribution, the Library’s collection budget will be sufficient for 2026. However, additional funds from The Friends are for this year only; the City will need to identify additional sources of funding next year to continue to keep pace with both costs and demand.

This fall, The Friends will ask for your help to advocate for additional city funding for 2027. Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive advocacy requests.