Stockton Public Library

Stockton Public Library We have services to help you out books, audio, DVD's, fax, copies, computers and printer, even laminating! Come in and check us out!!!!

The Stockton Public Library Board would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Clare for her 3 years of service on the ...
08/31/2026

The Stockton Public Library Board would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Clare for her 3 years of service on the Library Board. We truly appreciate the time, dedication, and support she has given to our library and community!

With an opening now available on the Library Board, we would like to invite anyone who lives within Stockton city limits and is interested in serving our community to apply.

📅 Board Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
Additional meetings are held as needed.

Interested in serving?
📞 To apply, please contact the Stockton City Office.

Have questions? Please contact Libby Kester, Library Board President.

We would love to have a new community member join us in supporting the Stockton Public Library! 📖

📚 Come spend some time with us at the Stockton Public Library this week! 💙There’s always something happening at the libr...
08/30/2026

📚 Come spend some time with us at the Stockton Public Library this week! 💙

There’s always something happening at the library, whether you’re joining us for a program, checking out a new book, or simply stopping in to say hello!

♟️ Monday: Chess Club | 4–5:45 PM
🎤 Tuesday: Tuesday at the Stacks – Show & Tell | 3:45 PM
📖 Wednesday: Regular Library Hours
📚 Thursday: Youth Book Club | 4 PM
📖 Friday: Regular Library Hours

✨ And something exciting is coming!
Story Time for ages 0–Preschool starts Friday, September 11 at 10 AM! We can’t wait to welcome our littlest readers back for stories, songs, crafts, and fun.

Stop by, stay awhile, and make the library part of your week! ❤️📚

🌸📚 Book Folding is back! 📚🌸Join us at the Stockton Public Library on September 11 at 6 PM for a fun evening of book fold...
08/30/2026

🌸📚 Book Folding is back! 📚🌸

Join us at the Stockton Public Library on September 11 at 6 PM for a fun evening of book folding! 🌼

No experience is needed, and we’ll have everything you need to create your own beautiful book-folded flower. You are welcome to bring your own book if you prefer. 

📅 September 11
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Stockton Public Library

Space is limited, so call, stop by, or message the library to sign up!

Come create something beautiful with us! 💐📖

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and there’s no better time to make sure you have your library card!Whe...
08/29/2026

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and there’s no better time to make sure you have your library card!

Whether you’re looking for your next great read, want to join a book club, bring the kids to Story Time or Tuesday at the Stacks, enjoy one of our adult programs, or simply discover everything your library has to offer—your library card is your ticket to it all!

Our September calendar is here, and we have a lot happening this month! 🍂📚

♟️ Chess Club
📖 Book Clubs
🎨 Adult Coloring
🍎 Story Time
🧩 Book Folding
🏫 Tuesday at the Stacks
…and more!

And yes—Cooking Classes are coming back! 👩‍🍳 We’re still working on the dates, so stay tuned for more information.

Don’t have a library card? September is the perfect time to sign up! Stop by the Stockton Public Library and become a cardholder today. 📚❤️

♟️ Chess Club meets this Monday! ♟️Join us at the Stockton Public Library for an afternoon of chess, strategy, and fun!📅...
08/28/2026

♟️ Chess Club meets this Monday! ♟️

Join us at the Stockton Public Library for an afternoon of chess, strategy, and fun!

📅 Monday
⏰ 4:00–5:45 PM
📍 Stockton Public Library

Whether you’re a beginner or already know your way around the board, come play with us! All skill levels are welcome.

Join us this Saturday! ☕️📚We’re gathering for a Coffee Hour as part of our Unearth Stockton’s History project!Come enjoy...
08/27/2026

Join us this Saturday! ☕️📚

We’re gathering for a Coffee Hour as part of our Unearth Stockton’s History project!

Come enjoy coffee, conversation, and stories as we work together to uncover the history behind Stockton’s buildings—what they once were, the people connected to them, and the memories that make them special.

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Rooks County Historical Society

Have old photos, newspaper clippings, or a story to share? Bring them along! Your memories can help us preserve Stockton’s history for generations to come.

We hope to see you Saturday! ❤️

Let’s unearth Stockton’s story—one building at a time.

🎭 TUESDAY AT THE STACKS IS BACK in 1 week! 📚We’re kicking off Year 2 of Tuesday at the Stacks, and we can’t wait to see ...
08/25/2026

🎭 TUESDAY AT THE STACKS IS BACK in 1 week! 📚

We’re kicking off Year 2 of Tuesday at the Stacks, and we can’t wait to see our returning friends and welcome some new faces!

Our first program is Show & Tell — a fun way to start the year, get to know each other, and share something special with the group.

📅 Tuesday, September 1
🍎 3:45 PM — Snack
🎉 4:00 PM — Program Starts
📚 K–5th Grade

Bring something you’d love to tell us about and come ready for a great afternoon at the library!

We’ll see you Tuesday at the Stacks! ❤️📖

“I love books and I believe that helping kids to read gives them a great start in life.” - Dolly Parton Our hearts are h...
08/25/2026

“I love books and I believe that helping kids to read gives them a great start in life.” - Dolly Parton

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of “The Book Lady.” Dolly was, and will forever be, a library champion. Thank you Dolly!

📚 LIBRARY CLOSURE NOTICEStockton Public Library will be CLOSED Wednesday, August 26th for attendance at the RNR/Budget M...
08/25/2026

📚 LIBRARY CLOSURE NOTICE

Stockton Public Library will be CLOSED Wednesday, August 26th for attendance at the RNR/Budget Meeting and Annual Meeting.

We will reopen Thursday, August 27th with our regular hours.

Thank you for your understanding! 📖💙

🧩 Another Community Puzzle is DONE! 🎉We had so much fun putting this one together—but we did discover that we were missi...
08/24/2026

🧩 Another Community Puzzle is DONE! 🎉

We had so much fun putting this one together—but we did discover that we were missing a piece! 😅

That means it’s time for a new puzzle! 🧩✨

We’ll be putting the next community puzzle out tomorrow morning, so stop by the library and help us put it together!

Come for a piece or stay for a while—we’d love to have you join in! 📚🧩

Address

124 N Cedar Street
Stockton, KS
67669

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+17854256372

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