June 6 – August 8, 2026:
Buzz into the library for a summer of reading and exploration! Check out our summer reading programs for kids, teens, and adults.
Summer Explorers is made possible by donors to Stillwater Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Stillwater Public Library.
Summer Reading Programs
Youth Summer Reading Program
Read, write, and discover with Head Gardener Owliver and his owlie pollinators during our summer reading program for kids, a collaboration between Stillwater and Bayport public libraries.
Pick Up Your Garden Guide & Complete Your Tracker
Young adventurers can jump into their reading journey with our Summer Garden Explorers program. Starting June 6, stop by either Stillwater or Bayport library to register, choose a free book to keep, and collect your Garden Guide (complete with a tracker gameboard inside) to navigate your way through local gardens and prairies through reading and hands-on learning activities.
Prefer an online option? Track reading and activities using the Beanstack app or at stillwaterbayportlibrary.beanstack.org.
Become a Gold Star Reader! Return your completed tracker to the library – or show us your 10 Beanstack badges – to earn recognition as a Gold Star Reader and receive a second book to keep. Celebrate your achievement on our summer reading stage: pose for a picture with your tracker, your gold star, or a favorite book.
Explore Programs and Events
We have a full line-up programs planned all summer long! For Stillwater programs, see the calendar below. All library programs are free but some have limited spaces and require registration. For Bayport library programs, visit bayportlibrary.org.
Summer Explorers for Teens (ages 13-17)
Stop into the Teen Library to sign up for Summer Explorers and get a free book for participating.
Read & Win This Summer!
Submit book reviews online at Beanstack or on paper for a chance to win:
- $50 gift cards to Candyland and Valley Bookseller
- Tickets to the Minnesota State Fair
Check Out Summer Programs:
- Register for Teen craft sessions
- Meet a Llama
- Drop in for Chess Club
Adult Summer Reading Program
Summer reading isn’t only for kids! Be a part of our reading program for adults.
Adult Classes & Events
Discover adult classes and events designed to ignite your curiosity and enrich your summer. See the calendar at the bottom of this page for upcoming events. Library programs are always free but some require registration.
Read & Win (Just for Adults)
Read books and enter into a drawing to win weekly prizes for local businesses. Here’s how:
- Beginning on June 6 through August 8, log any book that you’ve read by submitting a short review or rating of the book at the library.
- You can also participate online – download the Beanstack app or track online through the Beanstack website. Just click on “Log Reading” at the top left and log any book that you’ve read.
- Each week during summer reading, we’ll randomly draw from submitted entries to date win a gift card to a local business.
The more you participate by reading books and submitting reviews, the more chances you’ll have of winning one of the weekly prize drawings.
