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The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library is a nonprofit organization established in 1945 to support the Saint Paul Public Library.

Saint Paul's public libraries are early learning centers; they are homework centers; they are workforce development centers; they are college access centers; they are neighborhood centers helping people and families file tax returns or finding resources to avoid mortgage foreclosure.

Saint Paul has a world-class library system, with each branch a neighborhood asset. Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library for decades has provided the necessary support to ensure that the Saint Paul Public Library is among the foremost library systems in the United States. The Friends is nationally recognized for its work and advocacy. Its members provide a strong voice increasing the use of the Library through public awareness and cultural programming; advocate for strong public funding of the Library; and enhance Library services through private funding.

Through their work, The Friends serves as a national model for its unique, comprehensive support of the Saint Paul Public Library.

Updates and Donor Comments

  1. Susan ShakmanSusan Shakman 12/28/2011 at 03:57 PM ET
    Appreciate the SPPL's support for English Language Learners
  2. Linda J WinsorLinda J Winsor 11/16/2011 at 08:34 PM ET
    Healthy public libraries are essential in our communities.
  3. terrance russellterrance russell 11/16/2011 at 05:12 PM ET
    In memory of our neighbor Edythe B Abrahamson.
  4. Margaret DohenyMargaret Doheny 11/16/2011 at 01:42 PM ET
    While some who don't understand may still consider libraries as staid and old school, I celebrate the organic bedrock institution it truly is.
  5. Leslie CookLeslie Cook 11/16/2011 at 11:24 AM ET
    You guys Rock!
  6. Aletheia TurnerAletheia Turner 11/16/2011 at 09:34 AM ET
    Gratitude and appreciation for the vital role SPPL plays in the lives of our residents and visitors.
  7. Joseph NathanJoseph Nathan 11/18/2009 at 05:31 AM ET
    Honoring leadership of George Latimer and Chris Coleman - and the vital role St. Paul libraries are playing in growth of this city.
  8. Delano DuGarmDelano DuGarm 11/17/2009 at 08:54 AM ET
    Is there any better cause than the Public Library?

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    The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library is a nonprofit organization established in 1945 to support the Saint Paul Public Library.
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