Celebrate Saint Paul Public Library's
Proud Heritage and Bright Future

2007 marks Saint Paul Public Library's 125th year of service to the community!

When the St. Paul Public Library was established in 1882, it opened for business on the second floor of the Ingersoll Block building with 8,051 books, sharing space with doctors’ and dentists’ offices.

You can now choose from a collection of over one million items available at the Central Library, 12 branches and a bookmobile, and online.

History and Photo Albums History of the Saint Paul Public Library Bookmobile Central Library Hamline Midway Hayden Heights Highland Park Rice Street Riverview Saint Anthony Park Sun Ray Birthday Parties and Special Events

125 Years Ago...	The document that started it all... Read the original Bylaws of the Saint Paul Public Library, adopted October 13, 1882. Alexander Ramsey served as first president of the Library's board of directors. (1 Mb PDF)

75 Years Ago...	Read about the Saint Paul Public Library's 50th Anniversary celebration! (1Mb PDF)

52 Years Ago...	Read the April 1955 Souvenir Edition of the New Hayden Heights Branch Library (8M PDF file).