Solange Knowles is expanding her Saint Heron universe with a new digital initiative. On Wednesday (Sept. 25), the singer and creative director announced the launch of “Saint Heron Digital Archive Library: Part I”, which went live at 6 p.m. ET on library.saintheron.com.

The Saint Heron Library is described as a literary center for students, artists, creatives, and general book lovers interested in exploring the breadth of artistic expression. Its mission is to propel education, inspire creativity, and support skill development through culturally relevant works by Black and Brown authors, poets, and artists.

The digital collection, offered seasonally and curated by guest selectors, highlights both renowned and contemporary voices across poetry, visual art, design, critical thought, and more. What sets the archive apart is its accessibility: U.S.-based readers can borrow titles, many of which are rare, out-of-print, or first editions, free of charge for 45 days. Free art?!

Solange made the announcement on Instagram:

Solange emphasized the importance of the project in her announcement, writing: “As the market and demand for these books, zines, and catalogues rises, we would like to play a small part in creating free access to the expansive range of critical thought and expression by these great mindsss.”

The launch is just the beginning. Solange revealed that Part II of the library will roll out in the coming weeks, expanding the archive even further.

Since founding Saint Heron in 2013, Solange has transformed the multidisciplinary platform into a hub for music, art, and cultural archiving. With this library, she’s reinforcing her role as a cultural preservationist, ensuring that Black and Brown voices remain within reach. The Saint Heron Library continues Solange’s commitment to preserving and celebrating Black cultural production. Visitors can register online to access the collection.