Saint Paul Public Library — Arlington Hills
🏢 Saint Paul Public Library · St Paul, Minnesota
Saint Paul Public Library — Arlington Hills
Originally opened in 1917 as one of Saint Paul's three Carnegie branch libraries, Arlington Hills reinvented itself in 2014 when it moved into the brand-new Arlington Hills Community Center at 1200 Payne Avenue — trading its historic Beaux-Arts building for a bright, 9,300-square-foot space shared with parks, fitness, and teen programs seven days a week.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–5:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5:30pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1200 Payne Avenue, St Paul, MN 55130
Phone: (651) 632-3870
Website: sppl.org
Plus Code: 86P8XWGG+RP (St Paul, MN)
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📖 About Saint Paul Public Library — Arlington Hills
The Arlington Hills branch traces its roots to 1917, when it opened alongside the Riverview and Saint Anthony Park branches as one of Saint Paul's original Carnegie-funded libraries. Designed by local architect Charles A. Hausler in the Beaux-Arts style at 1105 Greenbrier Street, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. In 2014 the branch relocated to a contemporary 9,300-square-foot space inside the $14 million Arlington Hills Community Center at 1200 Payne Avenue — a joint facility run with Saint Paul Parks and Recreation. Today the branch is a full-service neighborhood hub serving the Payne–Phalen and Dayton's Bluff communities on Saint Paul's East Side. The Saint Paul Public Library system, founded in 1882 and now operating 13 branches plus a bookmobile, eliminated overdue fines in 2019 as part of its racial equity initiative.
⭐ What makes this library special
- One of Saint Paul's original 1917 Carnegie branch libraries — its historic Beaux-Arts building by architect Charles A. Hausler is on the National Register of Historic Places
- Relocated in 2014 to a modern 9,300 sq ft space inside the Arlington Hills Community Center, a $14 million joint city facility with parks & recreation
- Open seven days a week, including Sunday afternoons and weeknights until 8 pm Monday through Thursday
- Createch Studio — a dedicated teen space with gaming, technology and Code Savvy STEM programming
- System-wide smARTpass for free and discounted admission to Twin Cities arts venues, plus Minnesota State Parks Passes
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Arlington Hills cardholders unlock a full suite of statewide and system digital resources:
📚 Services
- Createch Studio — technology, gaming and Code Savvy STEM programs for teens
- Homework Center with academic support resources
- Public computers, printing, scanning and free Wi-Fi
- Study rooms available for reservation
- Charging lockers for personal devices
- smARTpass — free and discounted tickets to Twin Cities arts venues
- Minnesota State Parks Pass — day-use passes borrowed from the library
- Notary services (system-wide, call to confirm availability at this branch)
- Interlibrary loan via MNLINK
- Pop-Up Meeting Kits and meeting room rentals
🎸 Programs
- Createch — technology and gaming programs for teens
- FunLab hands-on science and making activities
- Play & Learn early-childhood drop-in sessions
- Code Savvy coding workshops
- Summer Learning program for all ages
- Community programs and special events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Saint Paul & the East Metro
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arlington Hills library the same as the historic Carnegie building on Greenbrier Street?
No — the original 1917 Carnegie branch at 1105 Greenbrier Street closed in March 2014 and was leased to the East Side Freedom Library, a nonprofit that preserved it. Since May 2014 the Arlington Hills branch has operated from a new 9,300 sq ft space inside the Arlington Hills Community Center at 1200 Payne Avenue, a joint facility with Saint Paul Parks and Recreation.
What is smARTpass and can I use it at Arlington Hills?
smARTpass is a Saint Paul Public Library system-wide program that lets cardholders reserve free and discounted tickets to Twin Cities arts venues — including the Children's Theatre Company, local music clubs and museums. Any SPPL cardholder can book passes through sppl.org/smartpass/, so Arlington Hills patrons are eligible.
Does Arlington Hills offer Sunday hours?
Yes — the branch is open Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm, making it one of the few East Side locations with weekend evening coverage. Monday through Thursday it stays open until 8 pm; Friday and Saturday until 5:30 pm.
What teen programs are available at the Arlington Hills branch?
The branch features a dedicated Createch Studio with gaming equipment and technology programs, Code Savvy coding workshops, and FunLab hands-on making and science activities. The Homework Center is also available for after-school academic support.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
📚 This library has study rooms. See how library study rooms work — booking, time limits and quiet vs group rooms — and find other libraries with study rooms libraries with study rooms by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
