There’s still a little time, but remember to return your “Blind Date” book and rating sheet to the library by Thursday, February 25 to be eligible for the prize drawing!

The Stanley Public Library will be closed Monday, February 15 in observance of Presidents’ Day. The library will be open Tuesday, February 16 at 12:30 P.M.

Beginning Friday, February 5, students ages 5-14 can stop at the Stanley Public Library to pick up a February craft kit. These free take-and-make craft kits feature a Valentine manatee magnet, goofy Valentine hearts or a bright heart mobile. There are a limited number of kits available so stop in early! One per person please.

How are you planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? A romantic dinner, fine chocolates, red roses and a fancy card are great ideas but you can find love at the library by having a blind date with a book!

Stop at the Stanley Public Library to spice up your reading by checking out a book on display. You won’t be able to judge the book by its cover because the books are wrapped, and you won’t know the identity of your blind date until you get it home. It gives you a chance to read outside your comfort zone, discover something new and possibly even learn something new about yourself.

Inside each book is a “Rate Your Date” card. Fill out the card and return it to the library. It doesn’t matter if you loved your date or not; your completed card enters you in a drawing for a prize. The card must be returned by February 25 and the drawing will be held February 26.

Some blind dates may not be fun but a date with a book is sure to be! The “Blind Date with a Book” event is open to patrons ages 16 and older and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Beginning Friday, January 8, students ages 5-14 can stop at the Stanley Public Library to pick up a January craft kit. These free take-and-make craft kits feature a penguin thermometer, a goofy snowflake or a snowman charm bracelet. There are a limited number of kits available so stop in early! One per person please.

The Stanley Public Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, December 31 and January 1, in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The library will be open Monday, January 4 at 12:30 PM. Happy New Year!

During December, the Stanley Public Library held a Holly Jolly Christmas Candy Contest. Kids were invited to view the Christmas box and guess the number of items in the box. Madilyn Hunting was the winner with a guess of 512. The box contained 519 items. Congratulations to Madilyn and all the entrants!

The contest was sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The Stanley Public Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25, in observance of Christmas. The library will be open Monday, December 28 at 12:30 PM.

Merry Christmas!

Beginning Friday, December 4, students ages 5-14 can stop at the Stanley Public Library to pick up a Christmas craft kit. These free take-and -make craft kits feature a Peanuts foam wreath, a Santa star ornament or a paper straw tree ornament. There are a limited number of kits available so stop in early! One per person please.