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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...
Just Released: DVD Players!
There's a new addition to our Library of Things! Stillwater Public Library now lends DVD players and DVD drives. Enjoy the library's vast collection of movies and television programs on DVD with a portable, multi-region DVD device. Borrow a player to watch shows on...
Make Book Clubs A Breeze
Have a book club? Want to start one? Check out a book club kit. Each kit, packed in a zippered canvas tote, contains 10 copies of one title along with a discussion guide. We have 79 kits to borrow, or you can place a hold on 161 additional kits through our association...
Soak in the Views on the Terrace
Stop by and visit one of Stillwater's hidden gems - the library's Johnson Terrace. The terrace is the perfect place to soak in Stillwater's scenery. The sweeping views of the beautiful St. Croix River, stunning church spires, and historic downtown are breathtaking and...