Enjoy coffee at the library! |
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Warm smiles and beverages await. Join us at the library on the first Wednesday of every month, from 10 a.m. to noon. These Foundation coffee gatherings are all about you. They are our favorite way to say thank you in person and show you the incredible impact your generosity has on our library every day. We hope you'll stop by!
We’re especially excited to invite you to our very first Sunday Coffee on February 15, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. After coffee, head to the Margaret Rivers Room for Literature Lover’s Night Out, starting at 2 p.m. Meet award winning authors Jenna Blum (Murder Your Darlings) and Nickolas Butler (A Forty Year Kiss) as they discuss their books, writing life, and careers. This program is made possible through your contributions with additional sponsorship from Valley Bookseller.
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Cindy, Maureen, and Lori hosting first Wednesday of the month coffee.
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Did you know that the library is open on Sundays only because of donor support? Donor funding provides all the staffing needed to make the library available for families, teens, and individuals on Sundays. Here are a few fun Sunday library facts: - The library is open 35 Sundays from 1 - 5 p.m.
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There is an average 168 visits per Sunday
- This is about 42 visits per hour on Sundays
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Important Light a Spark Update |
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As we look ahead, the Foundation board has decided to pause the July 4 Light a Spark event for 2026. This year, the Foundation is diving into deep strategic planning to ensure your support goes where it’s needed most. We’re laying the groundwork for a landmark 2027, as we celebrate 130 years of Stillwater Public Library and 20 years of the Foundation’s partnership with you. Thank you for your continued support as these historic milestones approach.
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Karen Chan, local artist and library instructor. Join us for a farewell reception. |
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Virtually every library program is made possible because of donor gifts. This year we’re excited to offer new ways for you to connect with the programs you make possible. If you’re not yet a donor, consider joining our community of supporters so you can enjoy these unique events as well.
The first event is February 25 and donors are invited to a special farewell reception to honor Karen Chan, local artist and library art instructor for over 5 years. Enjoy light appetizers, connect with other donors, and hear Karen discuss her work before the public reception begins at 6:00 p.m.
Please RSVP by February 11 at splf@stillwaterlibraryfoundation.org or call (651) 504-2350 |
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| Winter Reads - February 2026
It's not too late to participate! The Foundation is the proud sponsor of this year's Winter Reading Challenge for adults - books, crafts, programs, and a chance to win some great prizes! Check it out here. |
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| Library Giving Day - April 1, 2026
Library Giving Day is a one-day fundraising event encouraging people who enjoy public libraries to donate to their individual libraries. Donate here.
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| Book Sale - Friends of the Stillwater Public Library April 22: Members Preview, April 23 - 25: Public Sale
Browse a fantastic selection of gently used books—most priced at just $1 or $2. Every purchase supports Stillwater Public Library. More information here. |
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"Public libraries are one of the greatest assets our country has — representing a critical civic and social infrastructure that can accomplish great work at the individual and neighborhood level," Shamichael Hallman, Meet Me at the Library
Thank you for being the heart of the Stillwater Public Library and for fueling a love of reading and lifelong learning in our community. |
Elsbeth Howe, Executive Director |
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