About Stanley Community Library District
Drawing by Keisha Uhl, 9th Grade, 2003
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide friendly, convenient access to the world with books, materials, current technology, and programs for all ages in a safe and welcoming environment.
Library History
The Stanley Community Library District began as an "Astronomy/Missing Civilizations Club," which was formed in 1977. Efforts to find books and materials for club projects led to the formation of the Stanley Community Volunteer Library on January 18, 1979. At that time volunteers operated the library from the Mountain Village Lodge lobby, and later moved it across the street to the Stanley Steamer Building. From 1983 to November 1999 the library was located in the Community Building on Highway 21. For many years the library thrived solely through volunteer efforts and assistance from the Idaho State Library (now the Idaho Commission for Libraries) and Eastern Idaho Regional Library. Funding came through donations and option tax money from the City of Stanley. In May of 1998 the community of Stanley voted to form a library taxing district.
Stanley Library Today
Library Director:
Jane Somerville
Library Assistant:
Casey Bruck
Trustees:
- Chairman Christopher Hooper
- Julie Rember
- Ellen Glaccum
- Ervine Baird
- Dave Lesser
The Stanley library currently has approximately 385 registered borrowers and is located at 33 Ace of Diamonds Street in downtown Stanley.
The collection contains 5,632 books, 468 audio books, and 11 periodicals. Patrons can also borrow books through the Interlibrary Loan system. The library is open to the public 34 hours per week and offers many services, including the following:
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Snack Break at StoryTime
Summer Library Hours
Monday: 12:00-8:00
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12:00-6:00
Friday, Saturday 8:00-4:00
Sunday: closed
