The Stanley Branch Library serves over 4,000 residents of Stanley and is a division of the Gaston County Public Library. The library system maintains collections of 512,700 volumes and circulates approximately 1.1 million items per year, including genealogy, print, and electronic resources. The Stanley Branch is open for in-person services and offers Family storytime, Lego club, Bingo, Music club, Karaoke, and other learning events and services for children and adults.