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Let Your Voice Count – Complete Our Polco Survey The library offers a variety of services to keep patrons learning, connected, and engaged. We'd like to know what you value about the library. Share your thoughts with us via Polco, a survey platform used by the City...
November & December Library News
November 1, 2024: Explore November and December events, book picks, and peek into our archives with our ShelfLife e-newsletter! Don't forget to subscribe to ShelfLife, our email newsletter to make sure you're kept in the loop and to get entered into the drawing for a...
In the Gallery: Dan Petrov
November - December 2024: Visit the library's gallery in November and December to view Dan Petrov's stunning oil paintings. Born in Serbia, Dan Petrov studied painting in Italy, France, England, and Holland. After relocating to Minneapolis, he continued his artistic...
Youth Writing Contest Winners
October 15, 2024: We extend our warmest congratulations to all the young writers who participated in our writing contest! Sixteen talented writers, ages 8-12, submitted stories inspired by Just Keep Walking, a middle-grade novel by Erin Soderberg Downing. Erin, who...
In the Gallery: Karen Chan
September - October 2024: Visit the library's gallery in September and October to view Karen Chan's classic still life paintings. As an artist, art instructor, and artpreneur, her mission is to inspire, educate and serve the art community and beyond. She teaches...
Naturalist-in-Residence Programs
Embark on a journey into the natural world with Andy Weaver, former Stillwater Area High School biology and environmental science teacher. As the Naturalist-in-Residence at Stillwater and Bayport public libraries, Andy invites children (ages 8+) and their families to...
Discovery Room: An Oceanic Adventure
Get ready for an oceanic adventure in the Discovery Room this summer! Dive into the depths aboard the "Poseidon" submarine and explore the wonders of the underwater world. Equipped with an ocean bucket and magnifying glass, young explorers will map the ocean floor,...
Read Bags Are Back!
Read Bags Are Back! Sometimes we need a little extra reading inspiration. You can find your next favorite read or author in one of our Read Bags. Read Bags are bags of three books within the same genre or theme carefully chosen by our staff members. They’re a great...
In the Gallery: Trudi Schaefer
May - June 2024: Artist Trudi Schaefer's exhibit "The Smallest Show on Earth" will be on display at the library in May and June 2024. These assemblage art works are in miniature and are focused on the history and spirit of the circus. Some of Trudi's pieces are the...