Brodini Comedy Magic

Master Magician Graylyn Morris will raise spirits and test kids’ powers of concentration as he manipulates ropes, scarves, balls, and other magician props in a perplexing "now you see it, now you don't" performance! All ages are welcome; no registration is required. Thi......More

Master Magician Graylyn Morris will raise spirits and test kids’ powers of concentration as he manipulates ropes, scarves, balls, and other magician props in a perplexing "now you see it, now you don't" performance! All ages are welcome; no registration is required. This program will be held indoors in the Margaret Rivers meeting rooms on the upper level of the library.

Margaret Rivers A&B, Stillwater Public Library

Clay Critter Cave with Silly Millies (Session 2)

What kind of creatures will live in the little mini cave you create for them? It could be a bunny, a bear, a lizard, who knows?! You will learn a fun technique to make the clay look like rocks by chopping clay and even adding a dab of paint to make it look super real!......More

What kind of creatures will live in the little mini cave you create for them? It could be a bunny, a bear, a lizard, who knows?! You will learn a fun technique to make the clay look like rocks by chopping clay and even adding a dab of paint to make it look super real! Layer the colors to make a fun flower and then let your creativity flow when we build a little cave and you add the details inside and out! This program is for ages 8-12. Registration is required.

Margaret Rivers A&B, Stillwater Public Library

Llamas from Carlson Farm

Meet a real llama at the Library! Carlson Llama Farm will visit for a drop in, meet a llama program on the library lawn. You'll have the chance to pet and even lead a llama while getting all of your llama questions answered. This is a drop in, all ages program.

Stillwater 4th Street Lawn, Stillwater Public Library

Genealogy Help

Sign up for an hour-long session to work individually with a genealogy specialist volunteer at Stillwater Public Library. Registration is required. Please visit the Information Desk on the lower level of the library at the appointment start time.

Saint Croix Room, Stillwater Public Library

LEGO Club: Woodland Creatures

Come create with the library's LEGO collection! Participate in challenges or themes or just free build - your choice. For this Lego Club, our theme will be Woodland Creatures to match our summer reading theme! Bring your imagination but leave your personal bricks at hom......More

Come create with the library's LEGO collection! Participate in challenges or themes or just free build - your choice. For this Lego Club, our theme will be Woodland Creatures to match our summer reading theme! Bring your imagination but leave your personal bricks at home for safekeeping. No registration required.

Margaret Rivers A&B, Stillwater Public Library

Drop-in Craft - Thumbprint Animals

Make a zoo, forest, or even a house full of thumbprint animals! The library will provide ink, colored pencils and wipes. This craft will be set up in the children's area.

Temporary Location, Stillwater Public Library

Stained Glass Watercolor with Parcel Arts

Create a colorful watercolor painting that mimics the look of stained glass. Learn how to use a resist to create a boundary for your paint. Then blend pigments of watercolor to create a stunning stained glass effect.

Margaret Rivers A&B, Stillwater Public Library

Hunter Marionettes

Exquisitely crafted and engineered marionettes perform to classical music. All ages are welcome; no registration is required. This will be an INDOOR summer Wednesday program held in the Margaret Rivers room. Doors will open at 10:20. Space will be limited by the room ca......More

Exquisitely crafted and engineered marionettes perform to classical music. All ages are welcome; no registration is required. This will be an INDOOR summer Wednesday program held in the Margaret Rivers room. Doors will open at 10:20. Space will be limited by the room capacity.

Margaret Rivers A&B, Stillwater Public Library

Stream Ecology: Macroinvertebrates at Brown's Creek

As the Naturalist-in-Residence for Stillwater and Bayport public libraries, retired SAHS biology teacher Andy Weaver invites children ages 8 years and older and their adults to learn about the rich ecosystem of the St. Croix River Valley. In this session, he will help ......More

As the Naturalist-in-Residence for Stillwater and Bayport public libraries, retired SAHS biology teacher Andy Weaver invites children ages 8 years and older and their adults to learn about the rich ecosystem of the St. Croix River Valley. In this session, he will help us identify and study live macroinvertebrates and what they tell us about the stream's health. Andy will demonstrate how water samples are collected and tested. Try your hand at collecting samples, too! (There will be waders to share)This session will take place outdoors at Brown's Creek. There is an indoor macroinvertebrate program at Stillwater Library on Tuesday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Timber!: Logging in the St Croix Valley with Minnesota DNR

The St. Croix Valley looks very different from what it did 170 years ago. Lumber needed to be harvested to build communities in the Minnesota Territory. See some of the tools used in the logging process and take a step back in time as we learn about the logging process ......More

The St. Croix Valley looks very different from what it did 170 years ago. Lumber needed to be harvested to build communities in the Minnesota Territory. See some of the tools used in the logging process and take a step back in time as we learn about the logging process before chainsaws were regularly used. Participants can design their own log mark and take it home.Registration required. This program is for ages 6-12.

Margaret Rivers A&B, Stillwater Public Library

Tech Help

Sign up for a half hour session to work individually with a reference staff member at the Stillwater Public Library. This program is designed as a one-shot instruction opportunity for novices or beginners to receive technology help for a specific need or question. Exam......More

Sign up for a half hour session to work individually with a reference staff member at the Stillwater Public Library. This program is designed as a one-shot instruction opportunity for novices or beginners to receive technology help for a specific need or question. Examples of what we can help with: email setup and navigation, orienting to a new device (smartphone, tablet, eReader, etc.), internet basics, Libby setup Examples of what we cannot help with: virus protection, file migration, home visits, or website development Registration for this appointment is required. Please check in at the Information desk on the lower level of the library at the appointment start time. If you are seeking assistance with a specific device, please bring it with you to the appointment along with any login information and/or passwords. If you have technology needs that are smaller in scope, please feel free to visit the library during our regular hours.

Temporary Location, Stillwater Public Library

Chess Club

Have fun with chess! Learn the basics of chess or improve your game. Master strategies and connect with other chess fans. If you have a chessboard that’s easy to transport, feel free to bring it.For ages 8 years or older. Parents are encouraged to stay and play!

Margaret Rivers A&B, Stillwater Public Library

Tech Help

Sign up for a half hour session to work individually with a reference staff member at the Stillwater Public Library. This program is designed as a one-shot instruction opportunity for novices or beginners to receive technology help for a specific need or question. Exam......More

Sign up for a half hour session to work individually with a reference staff member at the Stillwater Public Library. This program is designed as a one-shot instruction opportunity for novices or beginners to receive technology help for a specific need or question. Examples of what we can help with: email setup and navigation, orienting to a new device (smartphone, tablet, eReader, etc.), internet basics, Libby setup Examples of what we cannot help with: virus protection, file migration, home visits, or website development Registration for this appointment is required. Please check in at the Information desk on the lower level of the library at the appointment start time. If you are seeking assistance with a specific device, please bring it with you to the appointment along with any login information and/or passwords. If you have technology needs that are smaller in scope, please feel free to visit the library during our regular hours.

Temporary Location, Stillwater Public Library