Light a Spark 2024

Save the Date for the July 4th Celebration

Join your friends to support the Stillwater Public Library Foundation by attending Light a Spark, a community celebration on the 4th of July. Bring your children for games and activities and watch fireworks from the best view in town, the Stillwater Public Library terrace. Sponsorships are now available and can be purchased here. There are many volunteer opportunities available, please email splf@stillwaterlibraryfoundation for more information. Tickets will go on sale May 1st.

Thank You 2024 Sponsors

Shooting Star $5,000

Bottle Rocket $1,000

Ann & Steve Wolff
Paul & Claire Spilseth

Roman Candle $2,500

Firecracker $500

Rivertown Animal Hospital

Sparkler $250

2023 Event Recap

The Stillwater Public Library Foundation is grateful to everyone who supports the Foundation and Library. In 2023, nearly 300 people attended the event; the Stillwater fireworks over the river were the finale to a wonderful Independence Day celebration with friends and family. This year’s event sold out quickly - be sure to get your tickets early in 2024.

Huelsmann Foundation

“Life-long Stillwater resident, Dick Huelsmann, founded the Huelsmann Foundation in 1997, entrusting it to his nieces, Kristin Danielson Rossiter and Jennifer Huelsmann, after his death in 2007. According to Jennifer Huelsmann, their uncle left behind, ‘an amazing example of stewardship in the community that was very intentional and very focused. He clearly wanted to help those who couldn’t help themselves, people who didn’t have a lot of financial means. But he also liked to donate in ways that were substantial and long-lasting, and that add to the beauty of people’s lives.’

In carrying out his legacy, the Huelsmann Foundation supports charitable, religious and educational organizations whose programs strengthen and enrich the community they serve. The grant-making focus is primarily on qualifying non-profit organizations that contribute to the vitality and well-being of Stillwater, Minnesota and nearby communities.” - The Huelsmann Foundation

Thank you 2023 Sponsors

In addition to the Huelsmann Foundation, the Stillwater Public Library is pleased to thank the many individuals and businesses who supported the 2023 event. Thanks to your generosity, the Light a Spark tradition continues to develop and grow, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back this year, 2024.