About Stanley Community Library District
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.
In January 2013, the library moved to a new facility on Niece Avenue that provides more space for users, with much better visibility and energy-efficiency, and includes a multipurpose room that will meet many needs and be accessible after hours to community groups.
Stanley Library Today
Library Director:
Jane Somerville
Trustees:
- Phil Coonts
- Sylvia Hamilton
- Lynne Hutchins
- Dave Lesser
Usage by the community in 2011:
- 343 registered borrowers
- 8,024 visits (not including wireless users outside)
- Busiest day of summer: 90 visitors on July 30
- Nearly 2,500 items circulated
- 36 children's programs with 295 participants; 24 adult programs with 381 participants
The Stanley library has 350 registered borrowers and there were 8,000 visits in 2011.
We have over 6,100 items in our collection. 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
Regular Library Hours
Monday: 12:00-8:00
Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:00-4:00
Thursday: 12:00-6:00
Friday: 8:00-4:00
Saturday: 12:00-4:00
Sunday: closed
Donations to the library gratefully accepted! How to Donate
