Unleash your cold blooded side and marvel at reptiles such as snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, chameleons, geckos, dragons and more. Gawk at small exotic mammals, such as sugar gliders, and hedgehogs or browse through various animal vendors for the latest food, cages and toys for your next pet. Read more about Minnesota Reptile Show
Join us at Stillwater Public Library on Thursday, July 11 at 3:00 p.m. for Movie Day! Beat the heat and enjoy the a/c at the library where we'll be showing a yet-to-be-determined movie. We'll collect votes for which movie is shown: "The Book of Life" vs. "Because of Winn-Dixie". Voting begins in June.
Movie is free and no registration required. Read more about Movie Day: Viewer's Choice
Join us at Stillwater Public Library on Monday, July 15 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. for Woven Paper Kente Cloth (art for K-6). Inspired by colorful textiles from the country of Ghana in Africa we will weave many bright-colored papers into a black paper “loom”. We will then draw fun designs inspired by Kente cloth onto the colorful squares creating our own beautiful patterned placemat. This workshop is for children in K-6th grade. Read more about Woven Paper Kente Cloth (art for K-6)
Join us at Stillwater Public Library on Thursday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m. for a fun, activity filled hour based on the book, "I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916" by Lauren Tarshis. This program is best enjoyed by those familiar with the book. More details to be announced! Geared toward kids ages 7-10 years old.
Program is free, but registration is required. To register, call 651-275-4338, stop by the Public Services Desk, or visit our website at stillwaterlibrary.org. Read more about "I Survived the Shark Attacks" Book Party
Join us at Stillwater Public Library on Saturday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. for Apollo 11 50th Anniversary. With the 50th Anniversary of Neil Armstrong becoming the 1st person to set foot on the Moon quickly approaching (July 2019), this program presents some of the history, the vehicles, the mission, and what was learned during the historic Apollo missions.
Free and no registration is required. This program is courtesy of Space St. Croix in Hudson, WI. Read more about Apollo 11 50th Anniversary
Our annual parade is a fun time for the whole family. With engaging entertainment and activities for children, it is a great place to celebrate the 4th of July. After the parade join us in the park for food and beverages. Trolleys will be provided to help transport people. Read more about Afton 4th of July Parade and Celebration
Join us at Stillwater Public Library on the third Tuesday in June and July from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. for LEGO Build. Come to the library and attempt some LEGO challenges! Creations will be on display in the stairwell glass display case.
Program is free and no registration required. Read more about Stillwater LEGO Build
Join us at Stillwater Public Library on Wednesdays from 3:00-7:30 p.m. for Art Cart. In addition to being fun, making things with your hands benefits child development, especially fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Each week, we'll provide supplies and a suggested project that you can make with your child. There will also be coloring sheets. This self paced activity for you to enjoy with your child(ren) will be set up in the storytime room.
Program is free and no registration required. Read more about Art Cart
Join us at Stillwater Public Library on Tuesdays in June and July from 1:00 - 2:00pm for Teens Teach STEM to Kids! Each week, a short STEM activity will be led by trained teen volunteers at 1:00pm and repeated at 1:30pm, if necessary. Activities are best for ages 6-10. No late starts.
Program is free and registration is not required, but space is limited. These programs are in partnership with Bayport Library where similar activities will be offered weekly on Tuesdays. Read more about Teens Teach STEM to Kids!
Join us at Stillwater Public Library on Thursday, June 13 at 3:00 p.m. for Movie Day! Beat the heat and enjoy the a/c at the library where we'll be showing a yet-to-be-determined movie. We'll collect votes for which movie is shown: LEGO Batman vs. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Voting begins in May.
Movie is free and no registration required. Read more about Movie Day : Viewer's Choice - LEGO Batman vs. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
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