 Overview: Library Legislative Day 2023 On February 28, 2023, libraries and library support organizations across the state will meet with their elected officials at the Capitol to advocate for strong library funding. In Minnesota, each of us is represented by a State Senator and House of Representatives member. They pay attention to what their constituents…
Read MoreDear Friends, The City of Saint Paul recently learned that the Hamline Midway Library has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior. This follows appeals to initial rulings by the City’s Historic Preservation Commission and State Historic Preservation Board, and comes despite the City’s own opposition…
Read MoreBe Part of the Minnesota Book Awards! During the 2023 Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony, The Friends will feature messages from readers like you from across the state. To participate, simply record a video of yourself using the following prompts: Submit your videos here. Anyone who submits a video will be entered to win a Minnesota…
Read MoreThe Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library Confirms Eight New Board Members for 2023 SAINT PAUL, MN, January 11, 2023 —The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library has elected eight new trustees to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2023. The new members bring a wide range of experience to the organization,…
Read MoreThe Friends will move its offices in early 2023. The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library is pleased to announce that in early 2023 we will be moving our office to downtown Saint Paul. We’ll be entering into a two-year sublease agreement with longtime partner Mairs & Power, who is making the generous in-kind…
Read MoreWe’re so thrilled that Buzz Bissinger will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Buzz a few questions to help fans get to know him better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might not know about you. My newspaper byline used to…
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