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One Book | One Minnesota Summer 2022

July 11, 2022

Eighth Chapter of Statewide One Book Program Features William Kent Krueger   SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, July 11, 2022 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, as the Minnesota Center for the Book, announces the eighth chapter of One Book | One Minnesota, a statewide book club that invites Minnesotans of all ages to read…

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36 Finalists Blog: James Densley

April 13, 2022

James Densley, author of The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting, co-authored by Jillian Peterson General Nonfiction Category, sponsored by The Duchess Harris Collection Each week leading up to the 34th annual Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony, we are featuring exclusive interviews with our 36 finalists. You can also watch the authors in conversation…

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Kay Sexton and Hognander Minnesota History Awards

March 30, 2022

Fiona McCrae and David Hugill Receive 2022 Awards  McCrae is the recipient of the annual Kay Sexton Award and Hugill is the recipient of the Hognander Minnesota History Award, each part of the Minnesota Book Awards.   SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, March 30, 2022 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced today recipients of…

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One Book | One Minnesota 

March 28, 2022

Seventh Chapter of Statewide One Book Program Features Brian Farrey SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, March 28, 2022 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, as the Minnesota Center for the Book, announces the seventh chapter of One Book | One Minnesota, a statewide book club that invites Minnesotans of all ages to read a…

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2022 Minnesota Book Awards

January 31, 2022

2022 Annual Minnesota Book Awards Finalists Announced  SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, January 31, 2022 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced today finalists in all nine categories for the 2022 Minnesota Book Awards, presented this year by sponsor Education Minnesota. Chosen on Saturday, January 29, by 27 judges from around the state –…

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2022 New Friends Trustees

January 19, 2022

The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library Confirms Six New Board Members for 2022  SAINT PAUL, MN, January 19, 2022 —The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library has elected six new trustees to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2022. The new members bring a wide range of experience to the organization,…

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