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For Children

Programs & Services By Age

Children (Ages 0-5)

Build essential language skills through storytimes, specially selected books, and early literacy activities for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Children (Ages 5-12)

Make learning fun! Explore read-alike book picks, join in scavenger hunts and library programs, or tap into homework and project resources.

Teens

Discover your next great read or connect with resources on everything from chemistry and literature to driving tests and exam prep.

Teachers and Youth Leaders

We support and welcome teachers and youth leaders! Learn how we can help you and your students.

Featured Children’s Events

Two adults and two youth playing chess at wooden library tables with books in background
November 3, 2026 — 4:00pm

Chess Club

Puppet Baby Bear with the letter "s" and the text "Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5"
November 4, 2026 — 10:30am

Preschool Storytime

Puppet Baby Bear with the letter "s" and the text "Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5"
November 4, 2026 — 11:30am

Preschool Storytime

Children’s Event Calendar

Children’s News

Youth Mystery Writing Contest Winners

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...

Youth Mystery Writing Contest & Author Visit

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...