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Saint Paul library board adopts 2025 budget additions, approves $96,462 in patron debt write-offs
Summary
The Saint Paul Library Board voted unanimously to adopt a budget package that adds $175,000 for materials and $500,000 for library transformation projects, and approved writing off $96,462.38 in long‑standing patron debts; staff also reviewed programs, a mobile library and progress on a Hamline‑Midway replacement.
The Saint Paul Library Board on Nov. 6 adopted a package that adds $175,000 for library materials and $500,000 for “transforming libraries,” and approved writing off $96,462.38 in long‑standing patron debts, voting 5-0 on both measures. The board’s approved budget will go to the City Council for final approval.
Board chair Jost said the board and city worked to find the additional money. “Our council has worked really hard to add $175,000 for library materials this year, and ... our council is adding $500,000 to support transforming libraries,” Jost said.
The budget increase is intended to expand immediate purchases of books and materials and to support three library capital projects described as part of the city’s broader library transformation effort. Jost also pointed out a separate city budget item, not in the library board’s…
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