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Library Card Contest
Show your talent and creativity by designing a new, limited-edition library card for Stillwater Public Library. In 2027, Stillwater Public Library turns 130! We're planning a yearlong celebration honoring the stories, people, and community that have shaped the library...
Help Shape What’s Next for the Library
We’re looking ahead! Stillwater Public Library is working with CDG (Collaborative Design Group) to explore possibilities for improving two key public spaces: the Children’s Library on the lower level and the Event Wing on the upper level. The resulting Children’s...
130 Books of Impact
Help Shape Stillwater Public Library's 130 Books of Impact In 2027, Stillwater Public Library will celebrate 130 years of serving our community. To mark this milestone, we're creating a community-curated list of the 130 Books of Impact—a collection of books that have...
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...
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...
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...