Our Mission

To increase the use of the Library through public awareness and cultural programming;

To advocate for strong public funding of the Library; and

To provide private funding to enhance Library services.

Through this work, The Friends serves as a national model for its unique, comprehensive support of the Saint Paul Public Library.

Our Vision

The Friends will provide the necessary support to ensure that the Saint Paul Public Library is among the foremost library systems in the United States.

Our Values

The Friends is guided in its work by:

Creative, innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to challenging issues;

Inclusivity and integrity in all its activities;

Responsible stewardship of its resources in perpetuity.