Welcome to the Stockton Township Public Library
Stockton Public Library celebrates lifelong learning and community connections through educational and cultural experiences.
Stockton Public Library celebrates lifelong learning and community connections through educational and cultural experiences.
EFFECTIVE JULY 1st 2024
Stockton Township Public Library hours:
Monday 12:00-6
Tuesday 10:00-6
Wednesday 12:00-6
Thursday 12:00-7
Friday CLOSED
Saturday 9-1
Sunday CLOSED
Visit the library to explore our extensive public collection
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Join us at the Stockton Public Library for our upcoming family-friendly programs!
All events at the local library are free to attend and family-friendly - no library card required!
Come hear stories about his journey from Stockton to the courtroom, and finally to the bookshelves!
We are thrilled to welcome home Stockton native and accomplished author Norman Gutzmer for a special evening at the library!
After a successful career as a lawyer, Norman retired to Grand Prairie, Texas, where he now spends his days enjoying time with his family, his dog, and crafting gripping fictional legal mystery dramas. Join us for a fascinating discussion about his writing process and his latest works.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 28th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Stockton Township Public Library
Don't miss out!
We are offering a complimentary signed book to registered attendees while supplies last!
Please register in advance to secure your spot and your book.
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Celebrate America with a Time Capsule Letter at the Library!
Pick up your questionnaire at the library, return your completed form by July 30th
All questionnaires will be sealed in a time capsule on August 3rd to be opened in 2076!
Create your own July 4th t-shirt keepsake.
When: Saturday, June 20th
Time: 10 AM
This is a free event and the library will provide all the supplies.
You MUST register for this event by June 17th.
Call 815-947-2030 or email us at stocktonlibrary@gmail.com to register.
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Starting June 2026 our Spice of the Month Club will feature history of different spices, recipes, and a free spice sample!
Stop by the library and pick up your packet today!
Book: The Plague of Doves
Author: Louise Erdrich
Date: June 25, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Book is available in regular, large print, audiobook, and e-read (Libby and Palace Project)
Movie: Next to the North Pole (2025)
Join us at the Stockton Public Library for this fun and twisty movie!
Date: June 23, 2026
Time: 10 AM
All are welcome, this event is free for the public - no library card needed
Do you love to cook? Are potlucks your jam? Do you want to learn new recipes and try them out with fellow foodies?
Look no further! We're starting a Cook the Book book club.
CHECK OUT OUR REVIEW ON THE COOK THE BOOK WEBPAGE!
Interested in joining or want to learn more? Or click the link below.
Email us at stocktonlibrary@gmail.com or call 815-947-2030
We have several new arrivals to our library!
This week we added a few new kids books to our collection, but we're always working to add new and interesting things for you to enjoy!
Check out our newest arrivals page or suggest an item for us to get by clicking the link below.
Search for a book using our local library's online catalog, check out books via e-read or read online. Explore works by Illinois authors at the Stockton Public Library. Stream movies, documentaries, or kids' programs through the Stockton Library. Enjoy discounts on Illinois museums or cultural attractions. Join our adult book club and participate in our adult and family programs. Rent our community Atwood room at the Stockton Township location and much more!
If you haven't visited the local library in a while, come and see what's new at the Stockton Public Library! The Atwood Room, located on the lower level of the Stockton Library, is ready for you to enjoy. Gather family and friends to work on puzzles, play cards, or enjoy one of our games, or feel free to bring your own. Perhaps you just want to relax with a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa while catching up with friends. Stop in today at the Stockton Township library to discover all that is new!
The Charlene Huso Children's Library at the Stockton Township is dedicated in fond memory of Charlene Huso. This local library honors her many years of exemplary service and commitment to the Stockton public library and the community it serves.
Enjoy a quiet and cozy reading nook while perusing the latest Children's books.
Vega Discover is the new public catalog for the PrairieCat consortium as of Nov 30, 2023. This change will enhance access to resources at the local library, including the Stockton public library. Support for the Encore catalog will be phased out in the coming months, impacting users at the Stockton library and throughout Stockton Township.
Ever wondered what life was like in Stockton over 100 years ago? Here is your chance to find out!
We are hosting a Free Public Event this Saturday, June 20th, from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Join us for an exclusive discussion and tutorial with Pete Becker, the local expert who led the incredible project to digitize our town’s physical newspaper archives!
Pete will walk us through how to navigate the digital search system so you can easily explore our town’s rich history. You’ll learn how to find articles, photos, and stories from our four historical newspapers.
