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

Celebration Events

Library History & Photo Albums

The Saint Paul Public Library, established in 1882, was housed on the second floor of the Ingersoll Block building.

The Library had 8,051 books.

125 years later, you can choose from a collection of over one million items at the downtown Central Library, 12 branches and a bookmobile.

Whether you’re looking for a great book to read, a movie to watch or a book club to join, check out these and many other resources:

Leave Me Alone, I'm Reading : Finding and Losing Myself in Books
by Maureen Corrigan

The Reading Room (TV movie on DVD)

What Do I Read Next? [library access / home access]
Online readers advisory guide to fiction books by author, title, subject and genre.

More books and reading resources...

Ingersoll Block,
home of the Saint Paul Public Library
from 1882 to 1889.

The Saint Paul Pioneer Press is a partner in celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Saint Paul Public Library.