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Historic 1965 Flood
With the City of Stillwater planning for potential flooding this spring, we thought we'd look back at the historic April 1965 flood. The Minnesota DNR lists that event as holding the record for the St. Croix river flooding in Stillwater at 94.10 feet. From the...
First Wednesdays: Free Coffee Break
Stillwater Public Library Foundation shares free coffee and tea at the library on the first Wednesday of each month to thank library users and Foundation donors. Stop by from 10 AM to Noon. “I see books. I see coffee. I see a good day ahead.” - Unknown
NEA Big Read: Discuss the Inevitable
April 2023: The NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley is a one book, one community program that brings together residents from throughout the St. Croix Valley around a common book. This year’s pick is Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by author and...
Norwegian Ski Club
From the library's John Runk Historical Collection, we found this photo of the Norwegian Ski Club of Stillwater, Minnesota, in 1889. Left to right, top row, Martin Olstad, Emil Grant, Pete Foss, John Johnson, Mikkal Thon, Nels Paulson, and Bert Johnson. Bottom row,...
Lake Elmo Sunken Boat Mystery
Recently, a patron requested information about a sunken boat rumored to lie at the bottom of Lake Elmo. This boat has reportedly been sighted by boaters above and even from the air. One of our knowledgeable volunteers as well as our genealogy and history librarian...
Introducing a new children’s collection addition – VOX Books
These all-in-one read-alongs capture a child's reading attention while making learning and literacy development fun. Narrators are lively and will keep readers engaged. Educators can use VOX Books to help early or struggling readers learn to pronounce words, hold a...
Roof Replacement Begins Monday, September 26
After 120 years, the library's original tile roof is scheduled to be replaced with work beginning on Monday, September 26. The clay tiles will be replaced with new French tiles by Ludowici, the same company that made the original tiles in 1902. Construction does mean...
Sunday Hours Resume September 11
Stillwater Public Library is now open on Sundays! Stop in between 1 - 5 PM to browse materials, work on a computer, play in the discovery area, or relax on the terrace. Sunday Hours are made possible by donors of the Stillwater Public Library Foundation. Their...
In the Discovery Center: Apples
Calling young farmers, merchants, mathematicians, and aeronauts! Explore and play in our new discovery area located in the Storytime Room on the lower level of the library. The Imagination Station is back and decked out for fall with a theme of apples. Sell...