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Explore the ShelfLife Winter Catalog |
So Much to Do—Now in One Easy Place! Winter at Stillwater Public Library is packed with possibilities—and we’ve gathered it all into one convenient spot: our online winter catalog. From author talks and book clubs to creative workshops and hands-on learning, it’s your go-to guide for everything happening in January through March.
You told us you wanted earlier notice, clearer descriptions, and an easier way to find programs by interest or age group—and this catalog delivers. Browse ahead, plan your schedule, and register for events with just a click.
What’s Inside?
For Adults: Writing and reading programs, book clubs, author visits, one-on-one help, and unique learning experiences—from maple syruping and winter seed sowing to painting and music appreciation.
For Kids & Families: Storytimes, Discovery Room fun (including the ice cream shop!), T(w)een Crafternoons, the Cardboard Invention Convention, engineering night with the Science Museum, and more.
Take a look, sign up for your favorites, and share the link with a friend.
P.S. Bookmark the catalog for easy access—and quick registration anytime!
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Warm up with Winter Reading | Winter Reads returns for January & February, inviting adults to get cozy and make the most of winter with a great book. Whether you’re reading fireside or with a warm mug in hand, Stillwater Public Library has plenty of ways to turn winter into a season of stories.
Share Reviews & Win Prizes
Submit book reviews in person or online through Beanstack. Your first review earns a book-themed prize, and each additional review enters you into an end-of-February drawing. Ten winners will receive a library-themed book bundle in a Stillwater Public Library Foundation tote.
Try a Read Bag
Short on time or feeling adventurous? Grab a Read Bag—a surprise set of three librarian-selected books built around themes like Historical Fiction, Minnesota Authors, Thrillers, and more. Check out the books and return the empty bag to the Information Desk to be refilled for the next reader.
Get Creative
Free Take & Make Kits are available while supplies last. January features a handmade notebook; February offers a heart-shaped puzzle-piece wreath.
More Winter Fun
Explore special events and programs in the winter ShelfLife catalog—there’s something for everyone looking to learn, create, or connect.
Winter Reads is supported by the Stillwater Public Library Foundation.
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Upcoming Winter Releases |
In the ShelfLife Winter Catalog, our librarians have curated a list of new titles expected to hit our shelves between January and March. From gripping thrillers to inspiring memoirs and can't-miss book club picks, there’s something for every reader.
Want to be among the first to read them? By placing a hold early, you’ll get a better spot in line—books are checked out in the order holds are placed. Just click on a book cover in the catalog to reserve a copy, or contact us at 651-275-4338 or visit the Information Desk.
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| Discover Your Roots This Winter | Researching local history or tracing your family roots has never been easier. Stillwater Public Library offers both hands-on learning opportunities and powerful online tools to help you delve into the past.
These classes cover everything from getting started with genealogy tools to strategies for navigating records. Registration required.
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| Bronson-Folsom Store? | This photograph was recently donated to the library by a local family. It captures a quiet moment inside a Stillwater store on what the wall calendars indicate is November 18, 1925. A woman and a man stand behind an L-shaped counter, surrounded by shelves stocked for customers preparing for the season.
A handwritten note on the back of the photograph states this is the Bronson-Folsom store, the long-running grocery and general mercantile business shaped by David Bronson, one of Stillwater’s most influential early leaders. Bronson helped build the town’s lumber era prosperity, served as its first Fire Chief and a two-term mayor, and guided civic life for decades.
We're hoping the community can help confirm this piece of Stillwater history. Do you recognize this store layout? Can you verify whether this is the Bronson-Folsom store on Main Street? Do you know the names of the woman and man behind the counter? Your knowledge and family stories help bring Stillwater’s past into clearer focus. Let us know what you remember! |
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| Another Shade of Winter
Another Shade of Winter is an upcoming gallery exhibit by Minnesota-based abstract painter Jackson Duin, on view at the library in January and February. Known for his richly textural style and emotionally driven approach to abstraction, Duin creates work that invites viewers to experience winter not as a landscape, but as a feeling—layered, reflective, and personal. Despite his young age, Duin has already developed a significant body of work and made history as the youngest artist to curate an exhibition at ArtReach St. Croix.
As Duin explains, “I began making art when I was very young and my natural inclination has always been to paint how things feel rather than how they look.” His paintings aim to translate internal emotion into color, texture, and movement, encouraging viewers to connect with the same sensations he experiences while creating.
Meet the artist at a public reception on Thursday, January 15, at 6:30 PM, in the Stillwater Public Library gallery. Gallery exhibits are viewable during library hours.
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