George Latimer Central Library Reopening After Renovations

For Immediate Release
Contact: Andrea McKennan
651-266-7022
andrea.mckennan@ci.stpaul.mn.us

George Latimer Central Library Reopening After Renovations

SAINT PAUL – Saint Paul Public Library’s George Latimer Central Library will be reopening after renovations in late January. The library will be hosting four days of celebrations – January 28 through 31 – to celebrate the reopening.

The renovations include enhancements to the circulation and public service areas. The new Peter J. King Welcome Center is bigger and brighter and features a display of popular titles and media and new automated materials sorting equipment. A new Nicholson Workforce and Innovation Center will offer business resources, classroom and study space, and a digital media lab. The popular fiction collection is now located in the second-floor Nicholson Commons, which offers new, comfortable seating for readers and additional power sources for digital devices. The renovation project is funded by private donations raised by The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library.

The reopening celebration schedule is as follows:

Thursday, January 28
Noon and 2:00 p.m. – Library Tours
Participate in a tour highlighting historic and new features of George Latimer Central Library.

7:30 p.m. – Loud at the Library with Reina del Cid and The Ericksons
After the Winter Carnival Moon Glow Parade, get out of the cold and enjoy some of the best our local music scene has to offer! Doors at 7:00, music at 7:30. Tickets: $10 ($5 for members of The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library). Beer and wine will be available for purchase during the event. Show your library card and valid 21+ I.D. for a free beer, courtesy of series sponsor, Summit Brewing Company.

Friday, January 29
8-9:30 a.m. – Panel: The Future of Entrepreneurship in Saint Paul
Nicholson Workforce and Innovation Center
Enjoy a light breakfast and discussion moderated by Marty Moylan, with panelists Deanna Abbott-Foster, Scott Burns, Bruce Corrie, and Sonia Ortega.

Noon and 2:00 p.m. – Library Tours
Participate in a tour highlighting historic and new features of George Latimer Central Library.

Saturday, January 30
11:15 a.m.-Noon – Saturday Live!
Youth Services
Kids and their families will enjoy a special session of Saturday Live! featuring the Loki Puppet Players. There will be drop-in maker activities for youth throughout the day.

Noon and 4:15 p.m. – Library Tours
Participate in a tour highlighting historic and new features of George Latimer Central Library.

1:00-4:30 p.m. – Winter Carnival Slide Show
Otto Bremer Community Room
Enjoy hot cocoa before or after the King Boreas Grande Day Parade while you watch slide shows from past Winter Carnivals.

4:30 p.m. – Plume Project Talk With Asia Ward
Otto Bremer Community Room
Asia Ward is one of the artists involved in the Plume Project, which illuminates the plume of steam over District Energy in downtown Saint Paul. The talk will be followed by a 5:00 p.m. plume viewing outside.

Sunday, January 31
1-3:30 p.m. – Drop-in Art Making with Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Nicholson Workforce and Innovation Center
Stop by and make an accordion book with the Minnesota Center for Book Arts.

1:15 and 3 p.m. – Library Tours
Participate in a tour highlighting old and new features of the George Latimer Central Library.

For more details on the renovation, including images, visit http://www.sppl.org/renovations.

About Saint Paul Public Library
Saint Paul Public Library connects people in Saint Paul with the imperative and the joy of learning through a lifetime. Saint Paul residents can enjoy free access to technology, books, movies, music, classes and more. We’re located in 12 neighborhood libraries, George Latimer Central Library, and the Bookmobile. Visit us in your neighborhood or online at sppl.org.

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