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November 13, 2026 — 2:00pm

Tech Help

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November 14, 2026 — 10:00am

Scan for Keeps

Puppet Baby Bear wearing a chef's hat and by a capital "S" and a lowercase "S" and a text overlay of Second Saturday Preschool Storytime
November 14, 2026 — 10:30am

Second Saturday Preschool Storytime

Toy green car with orange, yellow, blue and red books (the same size as the car) strapped to the top of the car
November 14, 2026 — 10:30am

Friends Used Book Donations Drive

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November 16, 2026 — 10:00am

Medicare Counseling with Minnesota Aging Pathways

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November 17, 2026 — 1:00pm

Genealogy Research Appointment

Library News

The November/December ShelfLife Is Here!

10/30/2026: The latest edition of ShelfLife has been emailed to subscribers! Check out what's happening at the library through the end of the year, discover some seasonal reading recommendations, find ways to give back to the community, and take a look at a bit of...

Explore and Register for Fall Programs (September – December 2026)

So Much to Do—In One Easy Place! There’s so much happening at Stillwater Public Library this fall, we’ve put it all in one place so you won’t miss a thing! From engaging classes and creative workshops to author visits and reading events, there's truly something for...

Youth Mystery Writing Contest Winners

October 26, 2026: Congratulations to all of our Youth Mystery Writing Contest participants! Twenty-three young writers (ages 8-12) submitted original stories to our mystery writing contest inspired by The In-Between, a middle-grade novel by award-winning author...

Making an Impact: 2025 Joint Impact Report

2025 Year-in-Review Take a look back at an incredible year at the library! Our joint 2025 Impact Report with the Stillwater Public Library Foundation highlights the stats and stories that demonstrate the library’s impact throughout the community. From packed events to...

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Keep in the loop with the latest news! Sign up for our monthly ShelfLife e-newsletters to learn about upcoming programs, discover unique services and explore new ideas. For a limited time: If you sign up for ShelfLife, your name will be entered into a drawing to win your choice of a mug (pictured below). Winners must pick up mug at the library.

Staff Picks

Monstrously Fun Books

November is Native American Heritage Month!

November is Native American Heritage Month!