All Together Now, Stanley Public Library’s’ summer reading program, was held Thursday, June 1 at the library. Stories were read to participants, a life-size crossword puzzle was created and pony bead friendship bracelets were made. A paper chain was created listing books the students read the previous week. Hedgehogs and snacks were given out as prizes. Maverick Lidstrom and Bergen Biwer were 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 8 at 2:00.

The Stanley Public Library held registration for “All Together Now,” summer reading program on Thursday, May 25. After registration, children participated in several activities, including circle mosaic art, creating their own friendship trail mix and coloring. Children also received bookmarks, pencils, tattoos and balloons. The next day of the program is Thursday, June 1 from 2-3 PM. Anyone who was unable to attend registration may register on June 1.

The Stanley Public Library recently celebrated National Library Week with a LEGO building contest. Entrants built a character or scene from a book they read.

Winners were Carter Olson, first; Kenley LeBaron, second; and Dylan Olson, third.

Congratulations to all participants for a job well done! The contest was sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

On Friday, April 28, the fourth grade classes of Mr. Hellman, Mr. Labar and Mrs. Drosdahl visited the Stanley Public Library as part of National Library Week. The students were given a tour of the library, had the opportunity to purchase books and movies and register for prizes. The students left with library-themed souvenirs. Their visit wrapped up a very successful National Library Week!

The Stanley Public Library recently celebrated National Library Week with after-school activities and a drawing for prizes for students who visited the library during the week.

Prize winners are Eva Anderson, Rylee Arnold, Heidi Ligman, Malia Weigel, Ryker Green, Wrigley Hysjulien, Bode Haugen, Rylan Craft, Arya Lager, Mina Fox, Levi Addicott, Kyler Vachal, Masen Hysjulien, Karter Kuster, Molly Hamilton, Raelene Roos, Eli Harwood, Cooper Skarsgard, Emmalee Weigel, Braxton McGillis, Lilly-Jean Green, Kiel Rameden, Connor Wahlstrom, Ulises Chavez, Tessa Hynek, Mya Anderson, Elizabeth Wolter, Parker Haugen, Abe Hynek, Hudson Heinle, Christopher Kindness, Mason Bishop, Myles Dillon, Connor Gustavson, Ashten Bishop, Adrianna Aguilar, Xavier Hager, Ronnie Seibel, Michael Bennett, Harrison Dupay, Carter Olson, Jessy Roise, Alexis Laparra, Laylah Wilson, Delaney Dupay, Alycia Laparra, Ida Weigel, Nataly Tasejo, Cambree Pitts, Khara Schunke, Aleah Peloquin, Omni Roise, Karsyn Gustafson, Alayna Oliver, Akadeia Stone, Sierra Kanenwisher, Jaxon Green, Hayes Gustafson, Jeremiah Metcalf, Hunter Maurer, Arianna Salgado, Gina Steele, Anara Swenson, Berger Biwer, Annabelle Lager, Tatelynn Bruhn, Sadee Uran, Austen Anderson, Kyler Grisham, Kamri Niemitalo, Cayle Lemmer, Briggs Green, Dylan Olson, James Kuster, Jason Goertz, Isabella Kukowski, Mazi Koester, Noah Kuster, Knute Roise, Cade Schneider, Bjorn Biwer, Greyson Addicott, Chase Matz, Isabel Hurst, Isabella Anthony, Railey Sauber, Brenna Mell, Harloe Hoaby, Justina Biglake, Sophia Bruhn, Ty Nichols, Dylan Guerrero, Ashlyn Walker, Blakely Bell, Ozelyth Loera, Zoe Mortenson, Ryley Johnson, Nathan Torres, Colt Fritel, Adam Quesada, Briggs Lund, Tylada Nichols, Abel Nichols, Ty Nichols, Isaak Longmuir and C.J. France.

Congratulations to all who visited the library during National Library Week. Prizes may be picked up at the library.

Good-bye Overdrive, hello Libby!

The Overdrive app is no longer available but library patrons now have access to Libby, the new public library reading app. Libby is streamlined and very user friendly. Libby contains the same content as Overdrive and has many new features. To use Libby, download the Libby app, find Stanley Public Library, enter your library card number and enjoy!

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.