Sewing with Susan

Learn how to sew! Our expert volunteer Susan will help you get started, or if you have UFO's (unfinished objects), you can get help finishing them! We have sewing machines available in the Innovation Lab, as well as some fabric, thread, buttons, etc., or you can bring ......More

Learn how to sew! Our expert volunteer Susan will help you get started, or if you have UFO's (unfinished objects), you can get help finishing them! We have sewing machines available in the Innovation Lab, as well as some fabric, thread, buttons, etc., or you can bring your own.

Paw Pals: Read with Maple the Dog

Read to Maple, a friendly dog who loves to sit and listen to stories! For young readers ages 6-12. Reading sessions are 15 minutes long. To register for a session, please visit the George Latimer Central Library Youth Services Desk on Saturday morning. First come, firs......More

Read to Maple, a friendly dog who loves to sit and listen to stories! For young readers ages 6-12. Reading sessions are 15 minutes long. To register for a session, please visit the George Latimer Central Library Youth Services Desk on Saturday morning. First come, first served. 

Saturday Vibe - Family Storytime

Literacy begins at a young age! You and your child will read, sing and play together to build a love of reading and learning while having fun and meeting other families. Recommended for ages 3-5, siblings welcome. 

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 at the Library

Hang out, mess around, and geek out at the George Latimer Central Library! Whether you enjoy video games, arts and crafts, or tech - we have something for you! We welcome everyone ages 12-18 to swing by and socialize. 

Library After Dark: Game Night

Play board games at the library! All ages welcome. Assortment of card and board games in the Bremer Room on the 1st floor.

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.

Learn 3D Printing

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

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

FunLab: Train Tracks

Put on your engineering cap and get busy. This set keeps you thinking in so many ways: how do the tracks connect; which curves are best for the loop; and how am I going to fix that track where the engine keeps falling off? Even watching your little engine go along will......More

Put on your engineering cap and get busy. This set keeps you thinking in so many ways: how do the tracks connect; which curves are best for the loop; and how am I going to fix that track where the engine keeps falling off? Even watching your little engine go along will bring out your best problem-solving skills when you rush to save it. There’s everything here to build your dream track. It’s the perfect opportunity for the engineer of any level!

Pride @Innovation Lab

Celebrate Pride at the Innovation Lab! •Pride coloring pages. •Button making. •Pride lucky stars garland.

Saturday Vibe - Train Tracks

Put on your engineering cap and get busy. This set keeps you thinking in so many ways: how do the tracks connect; which curves are best for the loop; and how am I going to fix that track where the engine keeps falling off? Even watching your little engine go along will......More

Put on your engineering cap and get busy. This set keeps you thinking in so many ways: how do the tracks connect; which curves are best for the loop; and how am I going to fix that track where the engine keeps falling off? Even watching your little engine go along will bring out your best problem-solving skills when you rush to save it. There’s everything here to build your dream track. It’s the perfect opportunity for the engineer of any level!

Learn Laser Engraving with Dennis

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

Historical Building Tour

Come on a special guided tour of George Latimer Central Library, a grand library built in the Italian Renaissance Revival style. At 4:00 pm., meet in the first-floor entrance lobby to begin a guided tour.

Central Poetry Collective

JUNE TOPIC:  Playing with Sounds Participate in a series of poetry workshops! We will brainstorm ideas, do some writing, and share our work together in a supportive environment. No experience is needed! Bring something to write with (optional) and a mind willing to......More

JUNE TOPIC:  Playing with Sounds Participate in a series of poetry workshops! We will brainstorm ideas, do some writing, and share our work together in a supportive environment. No experience is needed! Bring something to write with (optional) and a mind willing to seek inspiration! We will meet on the 3rd Floor in the WIN Center Innovation Lab. (Registration is not required, but you can sign up to receive an email reminder!)

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.