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Making an Impact

2025 Year-in-Review

Take a look back at an incredible year at the library! Our Year-in-Review highlights the numbers behind the stories—visits, checkouts, program attendance, and more. From packed events to growing collections, these stats reflect a community that reads, learns, and connects together.

And stay tuned—later this spring, we will release a joint Impact Report with the Stillwater Public Library Foundation, sharing even more stories, insights, and the deeper impact the library has on the community.

2025 Library Statistics of Key Measures

2025 Statistics:
Total Visits: 118,234
Daily Visitors, On Average: 350
New Cardholders: 1,567
Active Cardholders: 15,904
Total Programs & Activities: 325
Total Youth & Adult Participants: 20,051
Physical Items Checked Out: 325,958
E-Materials Borrowed: 102,039
Kanopy Titles Streamed: 1,367
Website Visits: 185,392
Wi-Fi Sessions: 294,645
Computer Sessions: 6,363
Meetings at Library: 596
Volunteers: 139
Volunteer Hours: 3,595
Foundation Donors: 457
Foundation Grants to Library: $241,926

“The library is a cornerstone that grounds our community. It is a fantastic avenue for education and personal growth, and stimulates and fosters a lifelong learning value. The library is priceless!” – Library Patron, July 2025