This letter was originally sent to staff members of the Saint Paul Public Library on February 17, as a response to questions around the library’s role in facilitating discussions in the current political climate. Dear colleagues and friends, The current political atmosphere has given rise to uncertainty and concern for our democracy and for the…
Read MoreTell us about your career path prior to coming to The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library. I majored in creative writing and theater (or, as my friends say, writing and talking) at St. Olaf College. While in school, I was thrilled to learn that ‘cultural administration’ was a job and I’ve stayed in…
Read MoreBurns will officially begin leadership of the organization January 1, 2017. SAINT PAUL,MN, November 10, 2016 —The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced that, after a national search, its board has selected Beth Burns as the organization’s new president. Beth, who most recently served as Vice Pesident for External Relations at the Minnesota…
Read MoreSAINT PAUL, MN, October 11, 2016 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library welcomes a new Director of Marketing and Communications to the dynamic organization. Kim Horton will join The Friends’ team this October. Kim has worked as a brand strategist and communications consultant for the past seven years, partnering with nonprofits like…
Read MoreEach day leading up to the April 16 announcement of the Minnesota Book Awards, and in collaboration with community editors from the award-winning Saint Paul Almanac, we highlight one of the thirty-two finalists. Today we feature 2016 Genre Fiction finalist: Season of Fear by Brian Freeman Publisher: Quercus Category Sponsor: Macalester College Summary: While the shelves…
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Beginning March 15, 2016, The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, as the Library of Congress-designated Minnesota Center for the Book and hosts of the Minnesota Book Awards, will count down to the April 16 Book Awards Ceremony with its “32 Books in 32 Days” blog. In collaboration with community editors from the award-winning…
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