The first library in the Stanley area opened in mid-1953 the year the Johnson County Library began.

It was a self-service library of 200 books was established at Boehm’s Grocery in Stanley. This library was probably in operation until the bookmobile service began in June 1956. The Stanley area would be served by a bookmobile until shortly before the Blue Valley Library opened its doors.

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