Support digital access for all
Help families with distance learning
Provide job resources
300,000 Saint Paul Residents are relying on the library for resources.
Without funding, the library can’t respond.
In the midst of a pandemic, thousands of Saint Paul residents need to find new jobs, kids and parents need help with distance learning, and people everywhere need connection. Without adequate City funding, the library can’t respond to those needs. Now more than ever, we need your help.
Your tax dollars, your voice. Sign the petition today.
Historic
Budget Cuts
Our mayor and city council members face difficult decisions with the 2021 budget. The Saint Paul Public Library is a trusted asset that connects residents to technology and educational tools and is an essential part of our city’s path toward recovery.
We need every resident's help. Take a stand for library funding.
Protect Library Funding
Whether it be in-person or online, no other public institution offers our community the level of resources, knowledge, and personalized support that the library does.
For 75 years, The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library has strengthened the library through funding and advocacy. With your help, we can make sure City leaders know that residents support public investment in the library, especially during a pandemic when we need it most. Let Saint Paul know that you’re a Friend of the library.
You can also show support when you get a library lawn sign!
Lawn Sign Pick Up Locations
Wednesday 10/14
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tim & Tom's Speedy Market
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
East Side Freedom Library
Highland Shopping Center (East)
Friday 10/16
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Highland Shopping Center (East)
Limited supply, so get yours while you can!
Protect Library Funding
Here’s How You Can Help
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Get a Lawn Sign
“The libraries have been — and remain — crucial in my life and to my emotional well-being. Because of libraries I felt safety in the world.”
– Judy
What Happens if Library Funding is Cut?
Meeting the basic needs of our community will be harder than ever.
1. Some residents won't have internet access.
Participation in society right now depends on access to technology and internet. Saint Paul Public Library serves as a critical access point to WiFi, technology, and digital literacy resources.
2. Many students won't get school help.
The library provides online resources; homework help; one-on-one mentoring; educator guidance; and numerous tools for students, parents, and teachers that matter even more during distance learning.
3. Neighbors won't get basic needs met.
Library staff work with patrons to meet basic needs by navigating applications for food, health, and housing benefits, to co-create programming that relieves social isolation, and to help immigrant and refugee families connect to resources and each other.
4. The city won't rebuild as quickly.
When city leaders prioritize the library, the library can be part of a broader vision for our whole community. It can support goals for public safety, eliminating systemic racism, rebuilding the workforce and the economy, educating youth, and connecting the community.