COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023
ST . CROIX VALLEY
STILLWATER | BAYPORT | OAK PARK HEIGHTS | LAKE ELMO
Public libraries a great sanctuary for all
The St . Croix Valley public libraries offer extensive services for the region , from books and electronic resources , meeting spaces , storytimes , teen activities , art galleries and more .
The Stillwater Public Library was established in 1897 . The original building was constructed in 1902 on the current site with funds from Andrew Carnegie . An addition was built in 1973 with support from the Margaret Rivers Foundation . The building was renovated in 1987 and 2006 and got a new roof in 2022 .
Area artists ’ works are often on display in the library ’ s gallery . A recent exhibit featured works by aging adults and caregiving artists , which coincided with the “ Big Read in the St . Croix Valley ” program . The library also has a permanent collection , featuring works by local and historic Minnesota artists .
The Bayport Public Library
Bayport Public Library 582 Fourth St . N ., Bayport 651-275-4416 bayportlibrary . org
Lake Elmo Library 3537 Lake Elmo Ave . N ., Lake Elmo 651-275-8515 washcolib . org / 448 / Lake-Elmo-Library
Law Library 14949 62nd St . N ., Stillwater Room 1005 651-430-6330
Stillwater Public Library 224 Third St . N ., Stillwater 651-275-4338 stillwaterlibrary . org
is celebrating completion of a renovation project in April with an open house and other events . The library was formally established in 1913 . A library room was included in the primary school built in 1919 .
Then , the library moved into the village hall , the former post office and in 1990 , into the former White Pine Inn . The library has been working out of a temporary location , 294 Third St . N ., while remodeling was underway .
The library is supported by The Foundation for Bayport Public Library , which raises funds to support the facility .
Lake Elmo Public Library is one of seven branches of the greater Washington County library system and enjoys many shared services . It offers residents many resources and hosts numerous community events .
The Washington County Library has seven branch locations and is affiliated with the libraries in Stillwater and Bayport . It also supports the Washington County Law Library in the County Courthouse . The Law Library is open to the public and offers legal reference resources .
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