The Stanley Public Library will hold a “Food for Friends” food drive March 4-28.

Library patrons may bring non-perishable food items to the library during this time. All food collected will be donated to the Mountrail County Food Pantry. Items may be turned in at the circulation desk at the library.

The Friends of the Library sponsored “Blind Date with a Book” during the month of February at the Stanley Public Library. Patrons selected wrapped books from the display. The first line of the book was printed on the outside of the book. The books were returned with a “Rate Your Date” sheet, which entered the patrons in the drawing.

This year’s winner was Angela Olson. Angela’s blind date was “The Lies I Tell,” by Julie Clark, a domestic thriller which she rated three out of four hearts. Congratulations to Angela and all the patrons who took home a blind date!

Please remember to return your Blind Date with a Book rating sheets by Monday, February 26, to be eligible for the prize drawing!

For most people, blind dates can be hit or miss. They could be fun or awkward. But you can’t go wrong with a blind date with a book. You may just find love at the library!

Stop at the Stanley Public Library to spice up your reading by checking out a book on display. You won’t be stuck in a book-rut because the books are wrapped. You will be able to see the first line of the book printed on the wrapper, but you won’t know the name of your blind date until you get it home.

You’ll enjoy getting to know your blind date because there will be no uncomfortable questions, no awkward lulls in the conversation and no need to get dressed up. Your date could be a dud or you could end up having a great time with something you normally wouldn’t read.

Inside each book is a “Rate Your Date” sheet. Fill out the sheet and return it to the library to be entered into a drawing for a prize, whether you loved the book or not. The sheet must be returned by February 24 and the drawing will be held February 28.

A blind date with a book is sure to be a fun adventure! The event is open to patrons ages 16 and older, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.