Stillwater Public Library
🏢 City of Stillwater · Stillwater, Oklahoma
Stillwater Public Library
Founded in 1922 by the Stillwater Woman's Club and open the next year, the Stillwater Public Library now fills a 54,400-square-foot building in the city's Downtown Cultural District at 1107 South Duck Street — with a local-history archive, a full slate of digital collections, and late hours until 9 p.m. on Thursdays.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–9pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–4pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1107 South Duck Street, Stillwater, OK 74074
Phone: (405) 372-3633
Website: stillwaterok.gov
Plus Code: 86844W5Q+X6 (Stillwater, OK)
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📖 About Stillwater Public Library
The Stillwater Public Library was established in 1922 by the Stillwater Woman's Club and opened to the public in 1923, growing from that volunteer beginning into the city department it is today. Owned and operated by the City of Stillwater, the library serves a community of roughly 46,000 residents in the home of Oklahoma State University and describes itself as an integral member of the Downtown Cultural District. Its 54,400-square-foot building at 1107 South Duck Street pairs a general collection with public computers, meeting rooms, and a growing local-history program: since 2016 the library has maintained a dedicated Special Collections room holding books, documents, and photographs, with a focus on local government records and the histories of Stillwater's civic and community organizations. Cardholders also borrow across Oklahoma's statewide digital collections through Libby, hoopla, and Kanopy.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded in 1922 by the Stillwater Woman's Club and opened in 1923 — one of Payne County's oldest civic institutions
- A 54,400-square-foot facility anchoring downtown Stillwater's Cultural District, serving about 46,000 residents
- Special Collections & Archives (developed since 2016): a dedicated room of books, documents, and photos focused on local government records and Stillwater's civic organizations
- NewsBank access to thousands of news sources, including current and archived issues of The Oklahoman and Tulsa World
- Free streaming and downloads through Libby / OK Virtual Library, hoopla, and Kanopy for cardholders
- Open late until 9 p.m. on Thursdays, plus Sunday afternoon hours 1–5 p.m.
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Stillwater cardholders can stream, download, and research free through Oklahoma's shared digital collections:
📚 Services
- Special Collections & Archives room (local history, government records, civic-organization histories)
- Public computers, printing, copying, scanning & faxing
- Notary public service
- Meeting-room reservations for community groups
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
- Adult Help Desk assistance with Libby and other apps
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes
- Summer and winter reading programs
- Teen gaming
- Afterschool art clubs
- Digital-literacy workshops
- Year-round programming for all ages
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the Stillwater Public Library, and who started it?
The library was established in 1922 by the Stillwater Woman's Club and opened to the public in 1923. What began as a volunteer club project grew into a City of Stillwater department and today occupies a 54,400-square-foot building at 1107 South Duck Street in the downtown Cultural District.
What can I find in the library's Special Collections and Archives?
The library began developing its archives in 2016 and now keeps a room dedicated to the purpose, holding books, documents, and photographs. The collection emphasizes Stillwater and Payne County local history — particularly local government records and the histories of civic and community organizations, from national groups like Rotary to local writing and gardening clubs.
Which nights and weekends is the Stillwater Public Library open?
The library is open Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., stays open late until 9 p.m. on Thursday, runs 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday, and offers Sunday afternoon hours from 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Can I read The Oklahoman or Tulsa World online with my library card?
Yes. Through the library's free NewsBank subscription, cardholders can search thousands of news sources, including current and archived editions of The Oklahoman and Tulsa World. The library also offers more than 1,000 digital magazines and newspapers through Libby and the OK Virtual Library.
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