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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...
Youth Mystery Writing Contest & Author Visit
Imagine and dream. Craft a mystery. Tell your story. Do you love reading or writing stories full of secrets, suspense, and creepy twists? Then Stillwater Public Library’s Youth Mystery Writing Contest is for you! Award-winning author Rebecca Ansari, creator of The...
Summer Reading 2026
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...
In the Gallery: The First Garden Was Hers–Stories of Women Retold by Surelle Strike
May - June 2026: An exhibit in the gallery at Stillwater Public Library invites visitors to explore storytelling through a contemporary lens. “The First Garden Was Hers: Stories of Women Retold” by Surelle Strike will be on display in May and June, 2026. Strike, a...
Genealogy & Historical Research Classes
Discover Your Roots Researching local history or tracing your family roots has never been easier. Stillwater Public Library offers both hands-on learning opportunities and powerful online tools to help you delve into the past. Genealogy Research Appointments: First...
Try our Library Value Calculator
How valuable is the library to you? The potential impact on your life of using all that Stillwater Public Library has to offer is priceless, but even modest use of library resources can save you significant money each year! Try our library value calculator to estimate...