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Youth News

News for Kids, Teens & Caregivers

Naturalist-in-Residence Programs

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...

Dive into Summer Explorers

Dive into Summer Explorers

  June 1 - August 10, 2024: Embark on a voyage of discovery with us this summer! Dive into 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 Stillwater...

Discovery Room: An Oceanic Adventure

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,...

Summer Wednesdays on the Lawn

Summer Wednesdays on the Lawn

June 5 - August 7, 2024: Join us on Wednesdays from June 5 –  August 7 at 10:30 AM for special guest performances as part of our Summer Explorers program. All ages are welcome with program content targeted toward school age children. No registration is required....

Teen Drop-in DIY: Mini Pom-Pom Coasters

Teen Drop-in DIY: Mini Pom-Pom Coasters

Tuesday, March 26, 4 - 5 PM: Join us in the teen library where we'll be making colorful mini pom-pom coasters. While supplies last. Registration is recommended but not required.

Discovery Room: Imagination in Bloom

Discovery Room: Imagination in Bloom

With the changing seasons come new activities in the children’s Discovery Room! Young visitors and their caregivers can explore the spring theme of “Garden Center” featuring flowers, vegetables, seeds, and other planting fun. Through May, children will delight in...

Teen Drop-in DIY: Heart Wreaths

Teen Drop-in DIY: Heart Wreaths

Tuesday, February 27 4-5 PM Join us in the teen library where we will be making paper heart wreaths to give or keep. While supplies last. Registration is recommended but not required.

Melted Snowman in a Bottle (Just for Teens)

Melted Snowman in a Bottle (Just for Teens)

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 4-5 PM Teen Library Don't you wish snowmen lasted forever? Join us in the teen library to make your own melted snowman in a bottle. While supplies last. Registration is recommended but not required.

Discovery Room: So Cold

Discovery Room: So Cold

December 2023 - February 2024: The Discovery Room is ready for imaginative play centered around the wintery theme of "so cold" - snowflakes, snow friends, icy winds, and, of course, ice cream! Children can play ice cream parlor as they scoop, serve, and sell sweet...

Mystery Youth Writing Contest Winners

Mystery Youth Writing Contest Winners

October 31, 2023: Congratulations to all of our Youth Mystery Writing Contest participants! Twenty-nine young writers (ages 8-12) submitted stories to our mystery writing contest based on Long Lost, a middle-grade novel by Minnesota Book Award Winner Jacqueline West....