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 each book was printed on the outside of the book. The books were returned with a “Rate Your Date” sheet, which entered the patrons in a drawing.

This year’s winner was Carol Hanson. Carol’s blind date was “Girl Most Likely,” a mystery/thriller by Max Allan Collins, which she rated three out of four hearts. Congratulations to Carol and to all patrons who took home a blind date!

There’s still a little time, but remember to return your blind date book and rating sheet to the library by Monday, February 27, to be eligible for the prize drawing!

How are you planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day? You may 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. 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 wouldn’t normally read.

Inside each gook is a “Rate Your Date” sheet. Fill out the sheet and return it to the library to be entered in 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 on 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.

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 it contained. Mikayla Whipperman was the winner with a guess of 475. The box contained 467 items. Congratulations to Mikayla and to all who visited the library to enter!

The contest was sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

During the month of September, the Wee Care classes visited the Stanley Public Library. Students were given a tour of the library and had an opportunity to look at books, play with games and puzzles and listen to stories. They were given library souvenirs and treats to take home. It was a fun learning time for all!

Oceans of Possibilities, Stanley Public Library’s summer reading program, concluded on Thursday, June 30. Stories were read and the children made yarn sea turtles. The winners of a book to take home were Isabel Hurst, Connor Gustavson, Kooper Snyder and Rylee Arnold. The grand prize winner of a Barnes & Noble gift card was Easton Manson.

Prize winners of pizza certificates, donated by Pinnacle, or Dakota Drug gift cards, donated by a library patron, were Lynnea Harwood, Noah Kuster, Delaney Dupay, Jason Roses, Carter Olson, Adeline Hunt, Malia Weigel, Mya Anderson, Eli Harwood, Masen Hysjulien, Connor Gustavson, Bennett Sandeen, Evan Dittbrenner, Abram Wisthoff, Jaxton Cossette, Dash Cossette, Easton Manson, Elliott Essler, Olivia Wisthoff, Parker Dittbrenner, Sofia, McCoy Essler, Alycia Laparra, Hogan Schepp, Maelynn Snyder, Harrison Dupay, Eva Anderson, Hazen, Axel Sandeen, Dylan Olson, Laynee Littlecreek, Parker Haugen, Knute Roise, Berkley Schepp, Bode Haugen, Greyson Addicott, Wrigley Hysjulien, Amelia Hunt and Kai Anderson. Prize winners of prizes donated by the Friends of the Library, were Levi Addicott, Bray Gjellstad, Parker Manson, Isabel Hurst, Kooper Snyder, Rydge Gjellstad, Omni Roise, Gunnar Dazell and Rylee Arnold.

Prizes may be picked up at the library. Congratulations to all of this year’s participants!

Stanley Public Library’s summer reading program, Oceans of Possibilities, was held Thursday, June 23 at the Stanley Public Library. Fish with titles of books the children read last week were hung on the fishing line. Stories were read and the children made jelly fish using recycled plastic cups and streamers. Children also made paper bag sea otters. The winners of a free book were Noah Kuster and Harrison Dupay. Sea life poppers and clown fish launchers were handed out as prizes and children are encouraged to read 10-30 minutes each day. The program will wrap up next Thursday, June 30 at 2 PM. Children should come early to register for prizes.

Stanley Public Library’s summer reading program, Oceans of Possibilities, was held Thursday, June 16 at the library. Fish with titles of books the children read were hung on the fishing line. Pirate stories were read and children learned to speak “pirate.” A pirate scavenger hunt was held throughout the library and children received pirate tattoos upon completion. The children also made a pirate spyglass to wrap up the day. Prizes and treats were handed out and the winners of the free book drawing were Berkley Schepp and Omni Roise. Children are encouraged to read 10-30 minutes as part of the program. The next day of the program will be Thursday, June 23 at 2:00.

Oceans of Possibilities, Stanley Public Library’s summer reading program was held Thursday, June 9 at the library. Stories were read to the participants, an ocean pollution experiment with chocolate pudding and gummy fish was held and then sea creatures were made with recycled plastic bottles, crepe paper, googly eyes, pipe cleaners and pom poms. Fish were hung on the fishing line with titles of books that were read. Wind-up submarines, bouncy balls and shark gliders were handed out as prizes. The winners of books to take home were Dash Cossette and Eva Anderson. Children are encouraged to read 10-30 minutes as part of the program. The next day of the program will be Thursday, June 16.

Oceans of Possibilities, Stanley Public Library’s summer reading program, was held Thursday, June 2 at the library. Stories were read to the participants, a pearl diving relay was held and pearl key chains and paper plate seashells were made. Each child who read a book in the past week got to hang a fish on the line in the window. Sea life bouncy balls and Goldfish crackers were handed out as prizes. Eli Harwood, Lynnea Harwood, Kooper Snyder and Bray Gjellstad were the winners of books to take home. Children are encouraged to read 10-30 minutes daily as part of the program. The next day of the program will be Thursday, June 9 at 2:00.