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

Did you know that a hydroelectric power plant was built at Saint Anthony Falls in 1882? It produced the first water-generated electrical power in the Western hemisphere.

For 125 years, the Saint Paul Public Library has provided resources to help inventors, students, and the reading public learn about the latest in technology. Update your knowledge with the library’s current collection of technology books and DVDs.

When you need to know what’s going on, be sure to check out the library and these great resources:

Robot Building for Beginners by David Cook

Digital Photo Madness! : 50 Weird & Wacky Things to Do with Your Digital Camera (DVD)

Science Resource Center
Magazine and reference book articles relating to aviation, biotechnology, computer science, energy, and much more. Access from:

• Inside the Library
• Outside the Library

More resources...

St. Anthony Falls Water Power Company plant, ca. 1900

Photo by Henry B. Herington,
courtesy Minnesota Historical Society.

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