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We are here for you and are working hard to serve you in new ways. Modified services, including Express Hours and curbside pick-up, are available.
Stop in for Express Services
Are you hoping to make a quick visit to the library? We welcome you into the building for short visits of 60-minutes or less. Our express hours are Wednesdays from 1 PM – 7 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM – 2 PM. Learn more.
Schedule a Curbside Pick-Up
Reserve your library materials online and schedule a curbside appointment to pick up your items.
- Request library materials. Use the library catalog to place holds on specific titles or complete a Book Bundle request to have staff select materials for you based on genres.
- After you receive an email that your materials are ready, schedule a pick-up appointment.
- Pick up your item during your appointment time in the library’s parking ramp on Third Street.
Try a Book Bundle
Try Book Bundles, a new and convenient way to explore and check out library materials. Instead of requesting specific titles, tell us what types of materials you would like, and staff will select them for you.”
Get a Library Card
Apply for a library card online to start accessing library materials today! Fill Out the Application Here.
Borrow a Laptop or Wi-Fi
Do you need access to an internet connection or a computer while the library is closed? Wi-Fi hotspots and laptops are now available for check out with your library card. Equipment must be picked up at and returned to Stillwater. Learn more!
Warm Up with Winter Reads
Warm up with a good book! Participate in our winter reading programs for adults, kids and t(w)eens. Learn more!
Featured Virtual Programs
Join us for informative and engaging virtual programs. View our event calendar for a full list of upcoming activities. Missed a program? Check our YouTube channel for recorded past events.

Virtual Pet Show & Tell
Monday, March 29 | 1:00 PM: Are you spending a lot of time with your pets at home? We'd love to meet them! Join us for a Virtual Pet Show & Tell...

Minnesota’s Gangster Past- Land of 10,000 Crimes
Tuesday, March 23 | 6:30 PM: Put on your zoot suit and follow in the footsteps of America's most infamous gangsters as they turn MN into their...

The Secret Life of Puppets
Thursday, March 11 and Saturday, March 13: Interested in learning more about puppetry? Join us via Zoom for one or both of our live classes about...

Bird Migration: St. Croix River Valley to Costa Rica
Wednesday, March 10 | 7:00 PM: Many of the birds that visit our yards during the summer lead a fascinating double life. These birds make an amazing...

Youth Mental Health Series: Calming Back to School Anxiety
Tuesday, March 2 | 6:30 PM: Learn how to help prepare your child for returning to in-person learning. Gain strategies to help your child manage...
Digital Library
Our library never closes! Use your library card to access our digital library, available 24/7, from home and on the go.
eBooks & more
Borrow eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines with your library card. We have digital materials for readers (and listeners) of all ages.
Research & Online Courses
Learning never ends at the library. Research your ancestors, learn a new language, find automotive repair information, and more.
Tools for Kids & Caregivers
Do you need trusted references for a school project? Flashcards and practice tests? Fun activities for days at home?
Check out our learning resources for early learners, school-aged learners and caregivers.
Tutoring & Job Coaching
Work with live tutors from 1 to 11 PM daily with Homework HelpNow.
Get one-to-one help from job experts, including live interview coaching, resumé assistance and more with JobNow.
Staff Picks
Click on a book cover to link directly to the catalog and learn more about the title or place a hold. Browse the library’s latest titles or check out our recommended reads for adults, kids and teens.
Library News
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