Join us at the library to observe the amazing night sky. The first 2 hrs. after sunset you will be able to see Craters on the moon, the Galilean moons of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, and much more.
Rosie the Riveters
On Wednesday, September 11, from 2:00 p.m., Iowa author Linda McCann will be discussing her book entitled Rosie the Riveters of Iowa. Autographed copies of her book will also be available for purchase following the program.
Between the Covers book club will meet at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 10th to discuss "Tom Lake" by Amy Patchett. Copies are still available for checkout at the MJB Library.
In this beautiful and moving novel about family, love, and growing up, Ann Patchett once again proves herself one of America’s finest writers.
Iowa Libraries Adventure Pass
The Friends of the Library again are sponsoring the Adventure Pass for local library patrons. Currently, we have adventure passes for Blank Park Zoo, Science Center of Iowa, and Des Moines Children’s Museum. Library patrons 18 and older may use their library card to check out a pass to participating locations through the library’s website.
Patrons may check out one pass per venue per 365 days. The pass is valid for two adults and two children. The printed pass and a valid photo ID must be presented at the gates to be admitted to the venue. Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance. The adventure pass is a great way to have an affordable family outing. Check it out!
Friday Story Hour
Preschool story hour is EVERY Friday at 10:00 am.
Our Summer StoryHour schedule is active!
Card Making Class
Card Making Club will meet on Thursday, September 19th, from
9:00-11:00 AM to create beautiful, handmade cards.
Judy Zimmerline will lead the class. All materials are provided.
There is a $5 fee to cover supplies.
The Cookbook Club will not convene during September.
Featured New NonFiction:
Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by author Adam Higginbotham
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "Stunning...A heart-pounding thriller... Challenger is a remarkable book." --The Atlantic * "Superb...Compelling and exhaustively researched." --The Washington Post *
"Devastating...A universal story that transcends time." --The New York Times * "Gripping history." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) From the New York Times bestselling author of Midnight in Chernobyl comes the definitive, dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the Challenger disaster, based on fascinating in-depth reporting and new archival research--a riveting history that reads like a thriller. On January 28, 1986, just seventy-three seconds into the flight, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart over the Atlantic Ocean, killing all seven people on board. Millions of Americans witnessed the tragic deaths of the crew, which included New Hampshire schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. Like the assassination of JFK, the Challenger disaster is a defining moment in twentieth-century history--one that forever changed the way America thought of itself and its optimistic view of the future. Yet the full story of what happened, and why, has never been told.
MJB Library Monthly News So Much More Than Books! Click HERE to NEW BOOKS The Mary J Barnett Memorial Library buzzes with activity throughout the week. Groups gather in the Taylor meeting room for card games and clubs while children rush in after school to enjoy games, the STEM table, and the maker space. People use computers, check out books and movies, or socialize over coffee and a communal jigsaw puzzle. Patrons also send faxes, make copies, and seek help with electronics. Preschoolers...
MJB Library Email News Reader, So Much More Than Books Our mission is to: "Enrich our community, Educate minds, and Energize curiosity!" Programs & Author Talks Wed. May 7th @ 4:00 PM Iowa Prohibition & Bootlegging Program by Ann Hanigan Kotz Sat. May 17th @ 11:00 AM Author Enfys McMurry will speak about her book Disaster at 39,000 Feet: How Small-Town America Came Together at a Time of Crisis. SUMMER READING PROGRAM Level Up at Your Library 2025 - Theme Registration will OPEN May 1st....
MJB Library Email News Updated Paint on the Donor Wall in the Youth Area. Thank you, Kelly Nielsen, Friends of GC Library, and all who donated to help us complete this beautiful project!!! Reader, So Much More Than Books Our mission is to: "Enrich our community, Educate minds, and Energize curiosity!" Purchase tickets at the MJB Library! Or call to reserve your tickets, by 2/3/25 BOOK CLUB!! Afternoon Book Club is on the 2nd Tuesday of Every Month at 3:00 PM! Evening Book Club is on the 4th...
