Stillwater Library 3.72

In 1949, Elizabeth Beiter and Barbara Alexik were designated captains of an important journey. Armed with a love of reading and the desire to share, they solicited book donations, engaged 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. After ten years, they purchased St. John’s Episcopal Church (originally built in 1874) for $500 and were provisionally named The Stillwater Free Library.
Open hours were pretty regular, although Elizabeth did walk down the street to her house for lunch each day. When Elizabeth returned after lunch, everyone knew it. How? 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.
Offers tutoring space for an average of 37 hours each month during the school year.
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!
The Library has experienced an increase of 161% in visits, 121% in circulation and 223% in program attendance since 2004.