1. Saint Paul Learning Labs
Physical * Mobile * Virtual

2. It’s all about
connections
…

3. Saint Paul Team…
s
Debbie Willms, Deputy Director, SPPL
Kathy Korum, Deputy Director, SPPR
Leslie Spring, Library Associate, SPPL
…and last but not least – our Project
Manager

4. Marika
StalochM

5. Our partners…

6. What has happened so
far…
-- Plans for physical
space
-- Two mobile labs
-- Staff training
-- Library After Dark
-- Youthprise grant
-- YPQA training
-- Built a strong and
lasting relationship
between Parks &
Library

7. What we wished we knew:
-- It won’t turn out like you think it will.
-- How challenging the design and
construction process would be.
-- The training of the staff is way more
important than any other piece of the
project.
-- Ideas will come from unexpected places.

8. Next six months:
-- Teen Council Advisory groups
-- More collaborative programs for
Parks & Libraries
-- Choose fixtures and furniture for
the physical space
-- Hire staff for the physical space
-- Create a network of mentors with
a large neighboring metropolitan
library system