The April 1931 issue of The Library Beacon includes statistics on Saint Paul Public Library's activities in 1930, such as the opening of two new branches and a successful book gift drive. It also highlights the library's balance between book acquisition and withdrawal, alongside a feature on librarians' research skills.

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