Stunning architecture and an impressive edifice. Gorgeous stonework and painted ceilings. Loved…read morevisiting!

The St. Paul Public Library is absolutely gorgeous. I came here on a Sunday and it was my first…read moretime visiting. From the outside it looks massive, so when you walk in it can feel a bit more compact than expected, but that is because there are so many different rooms and dedicated spaces instead of one large open area. Each section feels purposeful, which I really liked. The staff were all very kind, and there is a lot more here than just books. There are separate areas for magazines, media, and reading spaces, along with a makerspace that includes things like a 3D printer, a laser engraver, and other equipment that would normally be very expensive to access. Having that available for free is a huge plus. The building itself is beautiful, with a lot of marble and multiple floors that make it feel historic and well maintained. It is a great place to study or just spend some time, and I would definitely recommend checking it out if you are ever in St. Paul.

The Reading Room is an excellent space for an intimate wedding. There were about 150 guests and the…read moreceremony took place in the front of the room, with elegant tables behind for the plated dinner reception. Waitstaff circulated with hors d'oeuvres as we waited in the receiving line, keeping everyone engaged. I loved the library theme, from the Save The Date library book cards to the tables identified by famous authors. We were seated at Dickens, our dinner preferences printed out on beautiful bookmarks. The three-story ceilings are reached by massive bookshelves with upstairs hallways for reaching those high books. The flowers were gorgeous and organic and the catered food was delicious from salad to dessert. It's not an inexpensive venue, but it is warm and intimate once you get here. We ran into detours, slow trains, and closed roads so we had our Uber let us out about a 1/4 mile away because we were about to be late. We literally made it in as the ceremony started. Road construction, closed roads, detours, and slow freight trains don't show up on your travel map!

A stunning interior historic space and building. If I were doing research here, I think I'd find it…read morevery enjoyable. Using it as a meeting space wasn't the greatest, since the speakers had power point presentations with lots of writing, and because the seating had to be deep and narrow, it was hard for those in the back. Sound also was splotchy, and the bathrooms are small and at the front, so you have to walk in front of everyone to reach them. As a stop to see something beautiful--it's a must if you're in this city.

Need some peace and quiet? Come here. I never even knew this place was here. It's amazing what you…read morecan find in your own neighborhood. Very nice library that is completely quiet, open to the public, clean and a nice little place to escape and concentrate. - Free wifi -Friendly and helpful staff - Lounge area with big comfy chairs, magazines, ottomans - Three computer terminals Many times they have a cart situated outside the entrance with discarded books to take. I've found a few interesting titles. Lots of old discarded law text books. It's a nice, peaceful and very quiet library.

This is a wonderful place to come and study. Hundreds and hundreds of helpful law books that are…read moregreat aids to doing legal research. Very quiet. Very secluded. They offer Minnesota voter registration cards, free law books, and a take one leave one library with books that are unrelated to law.

Wow, this place is huge! I originally stopped by the library to work with the CareerForce team on…read moremy resume (a lovely service they offer on Tuesdays and Thursdays) but I walked around afterward to take a peek at everything else they have to offer. Whether you're stopping in to check out a book, grab a CD or a movie, hop on a computer, book a private study room, or explore the kids' area, this place really does have it all. They have a big parking lot and I saw some bike racks as well. I love my downtown Saint Paul library but this one might just be my new favorite.

What a beautifully, high ceiling library in the heart of Ramsey County. I was mainly checking out…read morethe highly beloved children's area and it did not disappoint. There's plenty to entertain and for children to learn and enjoy. We did a scavenger hunt and earned a hand stamp. They have an outdoor space for warmer weather that you can enter from the children's area. They even have a very cool peg light up board kind of like light brite. I also couldn't believe their selection of books! Wow! For adults they even have certain popular books you can rent for a certain amount each day which entices you to bring back as soon as you're done.

Currently there is construction around the library but it is still open. The bathrooms are only…read moreaccessible by going outside & around to the next door (they are working on this!) Helpful staff here.

Love this place! Not only is there a jungle-esk feature right outside the doors to this beautiful…read morelibrary but your kids area in the library is HUGE. Lots of fun and interactive toys for them and most importantly a bathroom in the kids section when they need to go! Great place to go on a snowy or rainy day.

What a delightful space to read newspapers and enjoy the AC! We found this gem while visiting the…read morearea from Oregon. Thanks for sharing.

I have lived in this neighborhood for 35 years. is one of the places I visit at least once a week…read more They always have welcoming staff, a good supply of Lucky Day books, a deep supply of book choices, a great play area for kids and a wonderful architectural aesthetic. I would highly recommend this library to anyone in the neighborhood. Or visitors.

Beautiful library to stop at! We stopped in search of a notary in our neighborhood and we were…read moresurprised at how gorgeous this library was. Two stories feature homework help, books, computers, CD's, and more. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming and made finding anything we needed easy. Additionally they had a book and CD sale which was extremely cheap and fun to check out ($1 for CD's, .50 for most books). We are so lucky to have a great library in our neighborhood and we find it so important to support positive third spaces in our community. Thank you to the great staff and all their hard work!

Great staff. Easy to request loans online and pickup often within a few days…read more Enough space to not feel crowded. Particularly good for kids. Lots of extras like a scavenger hunt to look for photos in the library. Also story time and music time

This is an interesting partnership between Saint Paul Public Libraries and Parks and Recs... which,…read moreif you really think about it makes a lot of sense. I've been here several times, but interestingly, I've only been to one room - the community room. Arlington Hills has done a great job of providing community events, workshops, speakers, readings, etc. Challenges: The parking lot is limited, so I've had to park on the street either on the other side of the park or on the other side of Payne Avenue. Unfortunately, there isn't really a cross walk and Payne Avenue can get busy so it's not recommended if you have small children with you. Overall, I'm impressed with what I've experienced there: - Twin Cities World Refugee Day Festival - Hmong Chronicles - reading with Kao Kalia Yang - Hmong Herbs Workshop - Hmong Elders theater

I haven't used it yet but... You can pay $30 a year for access to a gym!? That's amazing. I am…read morenewly cancer free and will need an accessible way to begin exercising. The fact that I can also pick-up all my latest dvd requests from the Arlington Hills branch of the library at the same spot? This is heavenly. All the stars.

I stopped in today to scan some documents. Finally seeing how the library looks after the big…read moreremodel. I like it and all the areas are well indicated. I like that the bathroom is essentially in the same space. Staff were friendly and helpful as I asked where I was headed. Thanks Maplewood Library!

The library is great, but Sandy in Information could use some customer service training. She was…read morevery rude and called my friend "stupid" to a co-worker.

I stopped by the newly remodeled library for their grand opening. The new space is really great!…read moreThere are lots of computers, and I noticed a cricut machine attached to one. I think another had a 3D printer. I appreciated that the children area was on the other side of the library than the fiction stacks with a big separation from the two. Near the front circulation desk was a shelf holding new books and "lucky day" books, which is always my first stop in the library. I love the idea of "lucky day" books: high demand titles with long wait times. If you see it on the shelf, it's your lucky day, and available for immediate check out. Towards the back of the library there were extremely comfortable chairs that overlooked a bike bath / wooded area / and a glimpse of a small pond/lake. It was really peaceful looking out the floor to ceiling windows at the scenery.

I really love this library lots of opportunities to…read morevolunteer and take classes