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

Prize winners are Chance Drosdahl, Hudson Heinle, James Kuster, Jace Carpenter, Junie Nardacci, Landri Skarsgard, Markus Beehler, Jacqueline Salinas, Omni Roise, Khara Schunke, Harrison Dupay, Levi Addicott, Henzlie Longmuir, Holland Schow, Ethan Song, Jaber Vale, Kinley McDonald, Hailey Goettle, Isabella Anthony, Sophie Stafslien, Sophie Meckle, Davin Ware, Carson Ploium, Axle Sandeen, Dylan Olson, Greyson Addicott, Emilia Taylor, Cash Murphy, Spencer Enerson, Jaxton Cossette, Knute Roise, Maverick Lidstrom, Parker Haugen, Noah Kuster, Maggie Hatley, Anna Kannianen, Mathew Montanez, Isabella Martinez, Jacob Kidd, Marshall Fjeldahl, Jaxon Carpenter, Liam Lizotte, Hazen Vergara, Bowen Long, Jaxon Pitts, Karter Kuster, Mason Otteson, Liam Mestas, Oliver Mell, Brant Sorenson, Jacob Gilmore, Charley Reum, Aniyah Honrud, Serenity Mullineau, Slade Stout, Wyatt Gilmore, Gunnar Dazell, Cade Schneider, Cayson Ware, Carter Olson, Eli Johnson, Cambree Pitts, Bode Haugen, Beckett Long, Zachary Upton, Aubree LeBaron, Delaney Dupay, Matthew Kannianen, Gracie Koehn, Brooke Stone, Eddie Mendez, Ryker Green, Lance Francis, Alycia Laparra, Cedric Wise, Justin Swider, Lucas Otteson, Juan Verdugo and Bryson Davis.

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

On Thursday, April 4, the fourth-grade classes of Mrs. Drosdahl, Mr. Hellman 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 books and movies and registered for prizes. The students left with library-themed souvenirs. Their visit kicked off the start of National Library Week, which will be held April 8-12. Activities will be held each day after school, along with a LEGO building contest, and students can register for prizes.

The Stanley Public Library will celebrate National Library Week April 8-12. The theme for this year is “Ready, set, library!” Libraries are trusted and treasured institutions which protect the right to education and literacy, and give patrons a place to connect and pursue their reading passions.

During National Library Week, children ages 4-18 who visit the library may register daily for prizes to be given away at the end of the week. There will be activities and crafts for students in grades K-12 from 3:45 to 4:45 each day. LEGO contest entries will be accepted until Friday, April 12. The Friends of the Library will hold a used book and movie sale and will be selling souvenir playing cards all week.

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.

During December, the Stanley Public Library held a Holly Jolly Christmas Candy contest. Kids were invited to view the Santa box and guess the number of items it contained. Katy Roise was the winner with a guess of 375. The box contained 373 items. Congratulations to Katy and 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 bucket and guess the number of items it contained. Justin Swider was the winner with a guess of 344, missing the exact number by only 13. Congratulations to Justin and all who visited the library and entered the contest.

The contest was sponsored by the Friends of the Library.