There will be no summer reading program at the Stanley Public Library on Thursday, June 17, but take-and-make activity/craft kits will be handed out to all the participants who stop at the library this week. Activities include paper plate whale kits, color your own zoo animals masks and safari animals cups. Supplies are limited so stop in early. The next date of the summer reading program will be Thursday, July 1 at 2:00. Please come early to register.
“Tales and Tails,” Stanley Public Library’s summer reading program was held Thursday, June 17 at the library. Stories were read to the participants and they created blob fish slime and lion face masks. Hedgehogs and animal bracelets were handed out as prizes and the winners of a book to take home were Omni Roise and Bea Houtkooper. There will be no program Thursday, June 24 but children who visit the library June 21-25 can pick up take-home activities related to this year’s theme. The last day of the program will be Thursday, July 1 at 2:00. Please come at 1:45 to register for prizes.
“Tails and Tales,” Stanley Public Library’s summer reading program, was held Thursday, June 10 at the library. Stories were read to the participants, they did an ocean clean-up and made butterfly feeders. Squishy ocean animals were handed out as prizes and the winners of a book to take home were Trent Bohrer and Sophia Maghakian. Children are encouraged to read 10-30 minutes daily. The next day of the program will be Thursday, June 17 at 2:00 and everyone is asked to come a little early to sign in and register for prizes.
“Tails and Tales,” Stanley Public Library’s summer reading program, was held Thursday, June 3 at the library. Stories were read to the participants, they made paper chain snakes and teams were chosen for Animal Jeopardy. Wooden snakes were handed out as prizes. Jaylee Snyder and Isabel Hurst were the winners of a free book. The next day of the program will be Thursday, June 10 at 2 p.m.
The Stanley Public Library held registration for “Tails and Tales” summer reading program on Thursday, May 27. After registration, children participated in several activities, including coloring posters, putting together an animal puzzle and shrinky dink art. Children also received animal-themed bookmarks, pencils, tattoos, bendable alpacas and cool shades. The next day of the program is Thursday, June 3 from 2-3 PM. Anyone who didn’t register last week may do so on June 3.
The Stanley Public Library will be closed Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. The library will be open on Tuesday, June 1 at 12:30 PM.
Open house registration for the summer reading program will be May 27 from 2-4 PM. If you are unable to register in person, call the library to register. Activities will begin on Thursday, June 3 at 2:00 PM.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Stanley Public Library will be CLOSED Friday, May 21. The library will be open Monday, May 24 at 12:30 PM. Patrons may call the library before Friday to renew any materials that are due Friday. Materials may be returned earlier this week, put in the book drop that day or returned on May 24. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Meet Libby, the one-tap reading app from our library. It is the easiest way for readers to discover and enjoy eBooks, audiobooks and magazines. Libby was designed to get people reading as quickly and seamlessly as possible. To get started, download the Libby app and then find Stanley Public Library. Enter your library card number, browse the collection, choose a title and enjoy!
Patrons can customize their reading experience by reading independently or slowing down or speeding up an audiobook narration. Font size and and screen lighting can be adjusted to individual preferences. Options like renew loan and return early are available.
For more help with Libby, visit help.libbyapp.com.
The Stanley Public Library recently celebrated National Library Week with various take-home activities, a book sale and a prize drawing. Prize winners are Jessy Roise, Rachael Kannianen, Kolton Longmuir, Emma Kannianen, Logan Longmuir, Katy Roise, Isabel Hurst, Henzlie Longmuir, Skylar France, Laylah Wilson, Isaak Longmuir, Anna Kannianen, Griffin Wilson, Kirsten Kannianen, Jessa Longmuir and C.J. France. Congratulations to all students that visited the library during National Library Week. Prizes may be picked up at the library.
