The Stanley Public Library held registration for “Oceans of Possibilities” summer reading program on Thursday, May 26. After registration, children participated in several activities, including making a raft, building a shelter and sending an SOS. Children also received ocean-themed bookmarks, pencils, tattoos and shark fliers. The next day for the program is Thursday, June 2 from 2-3 PM. Anyone who was unable to attend registration may register on June 2.

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.

The winners are: grades K-3, Jason Roses, first and Bode Haugen, 2nd; grades 4-6, Dante Pratt (not pictured), 1st and Koalt Staheli, 2nd.

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

On Wednesday, March 30, the fourth grade classes of Mr. Hellman, Mrs. Johnson and Mr. LaBar visited the Stanley Public Library as part of National Library Week. The students were given a tour of the library, had an opportunity to purchase used books and movies and register for prizes. All students are invited to visit the library for National Library Week April 4-8 for games, activities, library souvenirs and to register for prizes.

During December, the Stanley Public Library held a Holly Jolly Christmas Candy Contest. Kids were invited to view the Christmas container and guess the number of items it contained. Annie Roise was the winner with a guess of 437. The container held 439 items. Congratulations to Annie and to all who visited the library to enter! The contest was sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

During October, the Stanley Public Library held a Creepy Candy Contest. Students were invited to look at the giant Halloween bowl and guess the number of items it contained. Anna Kannianen was the winner with a guess of 472, missing the exact number by only five. Congratulations to Anna and to all who visited the library and entered.

The contest was sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

“Tails and Tales” was the theme of the summer reading programs at the Stanley Public Library. On Thursday, July 1, the program concluded with various activities, including reading stories, making binoculars and going on a safari hunt through the library. The winners of a book to take home were Sylas Doyle and Abram Wisthoff. The grand prize winner of a Barnes & Noble gift card was Axle Sandeen.

Other prize winners were Eva Anderson, Carter Olson, Kooper Snyder, Sophia Maghakian, Parker Haugen, Piper Taylor, Eli Harwood, Harrison Dupay, Isabel Hurst, Olivia Wisthoff, Omni Roise, Trent Bohrer, Derrick Barnes, Mya Anderson, Molly Hamilton, Bode Haugen, Lynnea Harwood, Jaylee Snyder, Bentley Johnson, Laylah Wilson, Blakely Bell, Collin Petras, McKenzie Bohrer, Payton Lystad, Jaxton Cossette, Dylan Olson, Delaney Dupay, Emilia Taylor, Kai Anderson and Raelyn Johnson.

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

“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.