Kids & Teens

There is no age requirement to get a library card. However, children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who assumes responsibility for materials borrowed. Learn more about the requirements for getting a library card and how to apply.

Children and teens under 18 require the consent of a parent or guardian to use the library's internet computers. The best way to give your child access to the library's computers is to get them a library card. Guardians can allow access to the filtered internet computers or the standard internet computers. Filtered computers are located next to the Help Desks and block social media and email sites. 

Learn more about Computer and Internet use in the library.

Useful Sites on Internet Safety

• Internet Matters
• KidsHealth Online Safety
• GCF Global Video & Tutorial
• Google's Family Safety Center

The library has over a dozen STEAM learning kits covering topics like nature, computer programming, robotics, music, and more. Some of the kits include a Raspberry Pi, Bird Watching, OSMO Genius, a Ukulele, a Korg Volca Sampler, and many others. Search all of the kits with the series label Take It/Make It in the library catalog. Or browse the binder kit cards to see what's available! It's located on top of the all-year Friends of the Library book sale shelf (directly across from the checkout desk).

The Stillwater Public Library offers an extensive summer reading program for all ages. Registration and reading usually begin at the end of May, and weekly programs for kids and teen run throughout June and July. Programs and grand prizes for summer reading are provided by funds from the Friends of the Stillwater Public Library. Numerous local businesses donate reading incentives. Visit the Summer Reading page for more details.

We have reading challenges beyond summer reading! Check our Special Events pages for winter reading, reading bingo, and other fun reading adventures.

We link to many award-winning book lists! Visit our Find Your Next Read page for recommended books, including suggestions for kids, teens, and parents.

The OK Virtual Library has eReading rooms dedicated to user-friendly digital collections with content displayed that is only for kids or teens. To access the rooms from the Libby app, young readers or guardians can set their Preferences to only see Juvenile or Young Adult content. They can also visit the Explore tab and navigate to the Kids or Teens Guides to browse the curated eReading Room collections.