The Stillwater Public Library’s mission is to provide educational, informational, and recreational resources to patrons of all ages regardless of cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds. The library is committed to protecting intellectual freedom, promoting lifelong learning, and providing materials and resources that accomplish these objectives. Our goal is to bring a high level of courteous customer service to every person who needs it with resourcefulness, discretion, and efficiency. We develop relationships by providing needed information and access to materials, putting the patron first at all times. In 1949, Elizabeth Beiter and Barbara Alexik were designated among others as captains of an important journey. Armed with a love of reading and the desire to share, they solicited book donations, latched onto a few volunteers and set off to institute a library. The library was first located in a one-room cabin in the center of the village of Stillwater, donated by the Van Vranken family. John’s Episcopal Church (originally built in 1874) for $500 and were provisionally named The Stillwater Free Library and Historical Society. Open hours were pretty regular, although Elizabeth did walk down the street to her house for lunch each day. When the library was ready for business, the light over the front door would be turned on, the same as it is today. DID YOU KNOW THE LIBRARY:
Has free downloadable books. Provides access to the internet and desktop computer use for free. Helps patrons with web searches, computer skills, job hunting, resume preparation, and mock interviews. Provides fax, photocopy, print, and inter-library loan services. Works with the community center, Blockhouse museum, and at least 20 other organizations in town. Offers regular programming plus special workshops on crafting, finances, healthcare and more - ALL for FREE!
