If our scholars are to learn from their reading, they must first learn to read. Ensuring young people have every opportunity to build literacy honors their right to explore, learn, and grow through the power of words. #SPPSReads

From Pokémon parties to papier mâché and theater arts—kids and teens will find free, hands-on activities that inspire creativity from December 21 through January 7. Plus, don't miss out on our specialized college prep programs for teens. More info at sppl.org/winter-break

Saint Paul Public Library will be closed Sunday, December 24 through Tuesday, December 26. We will resume regular hours on Wednesday, December 27. While we're closed, check out what’s online using the Libby app or browse books, media, music, and more at sppl.org.

February is “I Love To Read Month”! Families can find fun activities for students to participate in throughout the month at bit.ly/i-love-to-read…. Happy reading! #SPPSReads

We are proud to announce that our superintendent, Dr. Joe Gothard, was selected by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) as the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year! Congratulations to the best superintendent in the country! 🎉

Join the SPPS Reads Together Challenge! Participate in reading challenges this week to celebrate I Love To Read Month. Share a pic of your family completing each challenge using #SPPSReads to enter a drawing to win SPPS Reads shirts for your family. bit.ly/i-love-to-read…

SPPS Reads Together Challenge Day 1! Set a timer and have every family member participate in a reading activity for at least 20 minutes, such as independent reading, reading a book together, or listening to an audiobook or podcast. #SPPSReads

SPPS Reads Together Challenge Day 2! Read or tell your child a story in your home language. Share a pic of your family completing the challenge using #SPPSReads to enter a drawing to win SPPS Reads shirts for your family.

SPPL is excited to announce our new Mobile Library coming this spring! The current Bookmobile will be replaced with a state-of-the-art vehicle—the Mobile Library—that will provide new and expanded services to neighborhoods across Saint Paul. Details: sppl.org/mobile-library

SPPS Reads Together Challenge Day 3! Write a mini-story together: Tell the story of your family in six words or less. Comment or share your story using #SPPSReads to be entered into a drawing to win SPPS Reads t-shirts for your family.

Read Across America Day is Saturday, March 2nd, 2024! Learn about ways you can celebrate at drive.google.com/file/d/1llQ5r5…. #SPPSReads #ReadAcrossAmerica

SPPS Reads Together Challenge Day 4! Join us tonight for a virtual read-aloud with special guest author Kao Kalia Yang who will read her brand new book "The Rock in My Throat". Visit the SPPS Facebook or YouTube pages at 6:30 p.m. to tune in!

Tune in to watch author and Saint Paul Public Schools graduate Kao Kalia Yang read her brand new book "The Rock in My Throat". Visit the SPPS Facebook or YouTube pages to watch now! youtu.be/HhwSHXsaYtE #SPPSReads

SPPS Reads Together Challenge Day 5! Visit the Saint Paul Public Library or choose an e-book from SPPS’s collection on MackinVIA to continue your reading journey in March! Share a pic of your family completing the challenge using #SPPSReads to enter to win SPPS Reads shirts for your family.

What are you doing to celebrate Read Across America Day? 📚 #SPPSReads #ReadAcrossAmerica

Thanks to everyone who supported and attended our Saint Paul Public Schools Summer Reading Fest today! #sppsreads 📚

Happy summer vacation Saint Paul Public Schools families! SPPS Library Services and SPPS Literacy departments are excited to share these summer reading resources. What a great time to read, play and have fun! 📚☀️📚#sppsreads bit.ly/45zlRon

You’re invited! Watch “All In: The SPPS Literacy Journey” a film chronicling our work to improve literacy instruction & positively impact student outcomes in reading. AIMS Wed. 11/20 5:30-7:30p.m. Register: spps.org/sppsreadsdoc Trailer: youtu.be/fd1X3VVHtRU?si… via YouTube

Have you ever heard of a school system making a documentary about why it's changing the way it teaches reading? youtube.com/watch?v=fd1X3V…

Our four-part docuseries: "All In: The Saint Paul Public Schools Literacy Journey" is now available for viewing at spps.org/academics/teac…. #sppsreads