Saint Paul Public Library - Highland Park — Attraction in Saint Paul

I really wanted to like this library- It is modern, well-kept and I enjoy that there are large windows and a courtyard to read in during the summer. However: This is the NOISIEST library I have ever been to. Every time I have been here I have had an issue , whether it is people having full conversations talking on their speaker phones in the middle of the library or teenagers being rowdy in the teen section. There is a lack of study space. There are 3 private study rooms, but if you are not able to get one you will have to share a table with several other people, which can be frustrating due to the noisiness of this whole place.

I wish the librarians would intervene when people are being rude and loud. Another option would to be have a "quiet section" for those of us that are...

Closest SPPL for me to pick up. The last time I came into return liberty materials a stern Asian librarian was incredibly rude to me and basically ordered me to put on a face covering and not so much as a hello or "how are you?"or "welcome to Highland Park library." Given that she is a city employee and taxpayers pay her wages, it was extremely uncalled for how I was treated. I told her off and she was busy to answer me back. If a librarian cannot treat a patron with basic respect, that I refused to either. And this is not Communist China. Next time I will just return materials at the drop off, if there is, outside since i have not seen it. Or will just use another Library system. Worst experience I ever had at SPPL! and I have been...

Love this library! It is located in a convenient area of Highland Park, close to shopping, food, parks, etc. It shares the building with the local recreation center. It is spread over two floors: the first floor is for returns, the teen section and music/movie materials; the second floor hosts the kids section, areas for study, community rooms, a reading garden (really cute outdoor patio) and all other library materials. The staff is genuinely helpful and kind! They are always willing to provide a book recommendation. They also have literacy programs, host story time and have scheduled community activities throughout each month. Great fun for the...