Welcome to the Stockton Township Public Library

Stockton Township Public Library

(815) 947-2030

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    • Home
    • Resources & Services
    • Programs
      • Kids' Programs
      • Adult Book Club
      • Reels Movie Club
      • Cook the Book Club
      • Stay Sharp Senior Program
    • What's New
      • New Arrivals
      • New Reviews
    • About Us
      • About
      • Contact
    • Your Account
      • PrairieCat Login (VEGA)
      • Brainfuse Online Tutoring
Stockton Township Public Library

(815) 947-2030

  • Home
  • Resources & Services
  • Programs
    • Kids' Programs
    • Adult Book Club
    • Reels Movie Club
    • Cook the Book Club
    • Stay Sharp Senior Program
  • What's New
    • New Arrivals
    • New Reviews
  • About Us
    • About
    • Contact
  • Your Account
    • PrairieCat Login (VEGA)
    • Brainfuse Online Tutoring

Welcome to Stockton Township Public Library

Welcome to Stockton Township Public LibraryWelcome to Stockton Township Public LibraryWelcome to Stockton Township Public Library

Stockton Public Library celebrates lifelong learning and community connections through educational and cultural experiences.

Welcome to Stockton Township Public Library

Welcome to Stockton Township Public LibraryWelcome to Stockton Township Public LibraryWelcome to Stockton Township Public Library

Stockton Public Library celebrates lifelong learning and community connections through educational and cultural experiences.

Stockton Township Public Library

Our Hours

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 


Visit the library to explore our extensive public collection

Upcoming Events

Join us at the Stockton Public Library for our upcoming family-friendly programs! 



  • Tuesday 1/13 - "Cook the Book" Book Club 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (more info) 


  • Wednesday 1/14 - 4 PM to 5:30 PM Kids Games


  • Wednesday 1/21 - 4 PM to 5:30 PM Kids Lego Day


  • Tuesday 1/27 - 10 AM to 12 PM Reels of Fortune Movie Club


  • Wednesday 1/28 - 4 PM to 5:30 PM Kids Valentines Day Craft


  • Thursday 1/29 - 1 PM to 2:30 PM Adult Book Club


  • Every Monday - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Stay Sharp Senior Program


All events at the local library are free to attend and family-friendly - no library card needed! 


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Latest Events and News

new - the palace project app

Introducing the Palace Project, an e-reading experience developed by and for libraries. With the Palace app you have access to the library’s digital collections in one place. Enjoy thousands of free books from the Palace Bookshelf as well as titles your library has purchased through the Palace Marketplace–available exclusively in the app. Download the Palace app for Android or Apple iOS today! 

Upcoming Kids and Family Programs

Coming this month to your local library! Join us at the Stockton Public Library for a series of festive events: 


  • 1/14 from 4 PM to 5:30 PM, we have kids games day


  • 1/21 from 4 PM to 5:30 PM with Lego Day


  • 1/28 from 4 PM to 5:30 PM we have a Valentines Day Craft


All events at the Stockton Township library are family-friendly and free to attend!

Kids programs info

Reels Monthly Movie

People We Meet on Vacation (2026)


Poppy wants to explore the world and Alex prefers to stay home with a good book, but somehow they are the very best of friends. They live far apart, but for a decade they have spent one week of summer vacation together. 


Join us at the Stockton Public Library for this fun and twisty movie!


Date:  January 27,

People We Meet on Vacation (2026)


Poppy wants to explore the world and Alex prefers to stay home with a good book, but somehow they are the very best of friends. They live far apart, but for a decade they have spent one week of summer vacation together. 


Join us at the Stockton Public Library for this fun and twisty movie!


Date:  January 27, 202


Time: 10 AM


All are welcome, this event is free for the public - no library card needed

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January Event Schedule

  • Tuesday 1/13 - "Cook the Book" Book Club 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (more info) 


  • Wednesday 1/14 - 4 PM to 5:30 PM Kids Games


  • Wednesday 1/21 - 4 PM to 5:30 PM Kids Lego Day


  • Tuesday 1/27 - 10 AM to 12 PM Reels of Fortune Movie Club


  • Wednesday 1/28 - 4 PM to 5:30 PM Kids Valentines Day Craft


  • Thursday 1/29 - 1 PM to 2:30 PM Adult Book Club


  • Every Monday - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Stay Sharp Senior Program

Upcoming Event

Interested in Cooking?

Story Hour at the Library


Join us at the Stockton Library for a special guest story reader in celebration of Valentines Day. 


We will be reading a couple of new books and serving a snack.


Date: Thursday, February 12th

Time: 11 AM

Where: Stockton Township Public Library


Please call or email to register your child as seating is limited. 

Interested in Cooking?

Interested in Cooking?

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. 


Join us for our first meeting on January 13th 2026 at 10:30 AM

Interested in joining or want to learn more?


Email us at stocktonlibrary@gmail.com or call 815-947-2030

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What library resources are available?

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 par

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!

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The Atwood Room Is Available For You To Enjoy

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 w

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!

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Enjoy our children's room

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.

Digital books and videos from authors and creators in Illinois and around the world.

E-Book Access For Illinois Authors and More!

Explore e-books and videos from authors and creators available through your local library, including offerings from the Stockton Public Library and resources from around the world.

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CAN'T FIND YOUR BOOK - LOOK TO FMI!

FMI Is Here

Our Online CATALOG IS LIVE!

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.

Calendar Of Events

Discover what's happening at the local library this month! Each event at the Stockton Public Library is listed on a separate date, so you can easily plan your visit to the Stockton Library in Stockton Township.

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Blind Date with a Book is BACK!


 How it works: 

Step one: Pick out a book based on the first line.

Step two: Take it to the counter and check it out like a normal book.

Step three: Unwrap at home, read, and (hopefully) enjoy!

Step four (optional): Review