Learn Laser Engraving with Dennis

Learn the basics of operating our Universal VLS 3.50 laser engraver/cutter. 

Talk with a Mental Health Professional

The library mental health professional (Rob Lynett, MA, LPCC) position is back! He will primarily work out of the Rondo Library and George Latimer Central Library. Office Hours are as follows: Mondays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at ......More

The library mental health professional (Rob Lynett, MA, LPCC) position is back! He will primarily work out of the Rondo Library and George Latimer Central Library. Office Hours are as follows: Mondays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Rondo Community Library Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at George Latimer Central Library Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Rondo Community Library Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at George Latimer Central Library Feel free to reach out to Rob by phone (651-583-4617) or email ([email protected]) to schedule appointments or with questions. Who is the Library Mental Health Professional? Saint Paul Public Library partners with People Incorporated to have a full-time mental health professional in library spaces. The professional serves an access point for patrons to connect with mental health and/or substance use services by completing comprehensive evaluations and making referrals for services. They can also be available to guide patrons in connecting with community resources tailored to their needs. Their expertise includes knowledge of public, private, and government organizations that can provide support.

Level Up: Altered Books

Learn coping strategies using altered books as a means of release, relief, and reveal. Participants will use small, discarded books to alter with collage, black-out poetry, and more. Space is limited, so come early to get a spot, grab a book, and start creating! Ages ......More

Learn coping strategies using altered books as a means of release, relief, and reveal. Participants will use small, discarded books to alter with collage, black-out poetry, and more. Space is limited, so come early to get a spot, grab a book, and start creating! Ages 12-18 welcome!

Craft Circle

Craft Circle 4th Wednesday of the month. 6-7:30 p.m. Carve out crafting time for your projects on the 4th Wednesday of the month! Please bring: Whatever you are working on at the moment! Get an accountabilibuddy! Stay motivated! Finish those works in progress.......More

Craft Circle 4th Wednesday of the month. 6-7:30 p.m. Carve out crafting time for your projects on the 4th Wednesday of the month! Please bring: Whatever you are working on at the moment! Get an accountabilibuddy! Stay motivated! Finish those works in progress. The Innovation Lab has some maker kits available for use, as well as art supplies and jigsaw puzzles for those who show up without a project. There will be a craft exchange at each session. Bring supplies you don't use anymore and take home some new ones! Registration not required, but you can register to get an email reminder of the event.

Lab After Dark: Sami-Inspired Bracelets

Make your own bracelet based on the rich heritage of Sami crafts. All materials provided, including authentic tin thread from Sweden.  Please ......More

Make your own bracelet based on the rich heritage of Sami crafts. All materials provided, including authentic tin thread from Sweden.  Please measure the wrist of the person who will be wearing the bracelet and send the measurements to [email protected] by Monday, June 23.

Community Resource Outreach Project (CROP)

Join us for a cup of coffee and get assistance with services related to housing, shelter access, benefits, identification, healthcare, chemical dependency and more. Drop in assistance is available for people who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. Everyone......More

Join us for a cup of coffee and get assistance with services related to housing, shelter access, benefits, identification, healthcare, chemical dependency and more. Drop in assistance is available for people who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. Everyone welcome! Community partners: People Incorporated Radias Health Breaking Free MN Community Care Clinic 555 Women's Advocates Family Tree Clinic Ramsey County Homeless Probation

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Literacy begins at birth! You and your baby will read, sing and play together to build a love of reading and learning while having fun and meeting other families. Recommended for ages 0-2, siblings welcome.

Urban Roots and St. Paul Public Library Garden Storyime

Join us for a weekly storytime and garden activity at the Urban Roots Children's Garden at the Rivoli Bluffs Farm and Restoration Site. Tara Perron, author of Takóža: Walks with the Blue Moon Girl, will be a special guest at today's garden storytime!

Open Lab

Need help getting connected, navigating online tools, or finding career resources? We're here to help! ​Drop-in to Open Lab to: Access computers, Wi-Fi, printers, and more ​ Have comfortable spaces to job search, interview, work on your resume, and more Get help n......More

Need help getting connected, navigating online tools, or finding career resources? We're here to help! ​Drop-in to Open Lab to: Access computers, Wi-Fi, printers, and more ​ Have comfortable spaces to job search, interview, work on your resume, and more Get help navigating technology (Email, Google drive, Office, Zoom, etc.) Connect to people and resources to help you land your next opportunity

Learn 3D Printing

Learn the basics of operating our Ultimaker S3 and Lulzbot Mini 3D printers.

FunLab

Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This program is designed for ages 7-11.

Share & Learn: Knitting and Crochet

Bring your projects and your questions!  Our talented volunteer, Barb, will help your project take flight!  We have yarn, needles, hooks and other supplies, or you can bring your own.  This is a share and learn class with an opportunity to ask questions and get help w......More

Bring your projects and your questions!  Our talented volunteer, Barb, will help your project take flight!  We have yarn, needles, hooks and other supplies, or you can bring your own.  This is a share and learn class with an opportunity to ask questions and get help with your project. Registration is not required but you can sign up to receive an email notification or get updates for cancellations.

Saturday Vibe- Mini Maker

A STEAM Maker program for families. Artists and scientists of all ages are invited to join us for a hands-on activity! All supplies provided. 

Learn Laser Engraving with Dennis

Learn the basics of operating our Universal VLS 3.50 laser engraver/cutter. 

Talk with a Mental Health Professional

The library mental health professional (Rob Lynett, MA, LPCC) position is back! He will primarily work out of the Rondo Library and George Latimer Central Library. Office Hours are as follows: Mondays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at ......More

The library mental health professional (Rob Lynett, MA, LPCC) position is back! He will primarily work out of the Rondo Library and George Latimer Central Library. Office Hours are as follows: Mondays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Rondo Community Library Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at George Latimer Central Library Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Rondo Community Library Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at George Latimer Central Library Feel free to reach out to Rob by phone (651-583-4617) or email ([email protected]) to schedule appointments or with questions. Who is the Library Mental Health Professional? Saint Paul Public Library partners with People Incorporated to have a full-time mental health professional in library spaces. The professional serves an access point for patrons to connect with mental health and/or substance use services by completing comprehensive evaluations and making referrals for services. They can also be available to guide patrons in connecting with community resources tailored to their needs. Their expertise includes knowledge of public, private, and government organizations that can provide support.