November 4, 2026 - Library Board Meeting

At the November 4, 2026, City of Saint Paul Library Board meeting, members approved the prior meeting minutes and adopted resolution 26-1820, accepting travel and lodging expenses from the Digital Public Library of America for Library Director Marine Hartman to attend a Seattle convening on November 12–13. The board held a public hearing on a budget amendment to enable spending congressionally directed funding for the Riverview and Hayden Heights library projects; the director said the amendment was required paperwork for funds secured through Representative McCollum’s office, with HUD identified as the funding source. The transcript does not capture a vote on the amendment or specify dollar amounts.

Staff reported that the Rondo Community Library renovation at 461 Dale Street is nearing completion, with reopening planned for December 31, 2026. Planned improvements include updated meeting and study spaces, AV equipment, Wi-Fi and other facility upgrades. For a mural, the library received about 25 artist applications, narrowed them to two finalists, selected an artist, and is working through contracting; board members emphasized investment in Rondo artists and neighborhoods, while staff said the process follows city purchasing requirements. No contract amount or vendor was named. The board also received an update on a Timberwolves-themed library card developed with a local artist; no related spending decision was reported.