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MJB Library Email News

Reader,

So Much More Than Books


Hello from the Mary J. Barnett Memorial Library! We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks for your amazing support. We are so grateful to be part of the wonderful Guthrie Center community, where neighbors support each other like family.

Our mission is to "Enrich our community, Educate minds, and Energize curiosity!" With your generous contributions, we've made some exciting updates, like new furniture for our youth area, an automatic door opener for easier accessibility, and a wider selection of large print books. We've also introduced fun programming, made sure every summer reading participant gets a book, and upgraded our technology for you and our staff.

Your support means the world to us, and we’re so glad to have you as part of our library family!

We can’t thank you enough for the incredible support we receive from our wonderful community. Your generous contributions truly help us serve all the patrons who count on our services and programs. We’re so grateful for your ongoing commitment to our mission!

If you’d like to learn more about what we do, please check out our website. We’re excited about the chance to work together in the future! And remember, if there’s anything the library can do for you, just let us know—we’re here to help!

Wishing you warmth and joy this holiday season.

Thank you for being a part of our library community.

With heartfelt appreciation from

Library Director Jerri Hawkins and the dedicated staff: Cass, Karen, & Ava.


Upcoming Events & Classes




Between the Covers book club will meet at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, December 10th, to discuss

"The Best/Favorite Book "

you've read in 2024

GC ISU Extension

After-School Youth Library Programs

December 12th, 2024 at 3:30 - 4:30 pm

January 9th, 2024 at 3:30 - 4:30 pm

February 13th, 2024 at 3:30 - 4:30 pm


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.


Card Making Class

Join the Card Making Club on the third Thursday of the month from 9:00 to 11:00 AM to create handmade cards. Led by Judy Zimmerline, all materials are provided for a $5 fee.



Other Library Services:


Featured BOOK!

Cozy Up to a Memoir!

*#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER*
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Born to an American myth and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Lisa Marie Presley tells her whole story for the first time in this raw, riveting, one-of-a-kind memoir faithfully completed by her daughter, Riley Keough.

120 New BOOKS!

Here are just a few!


Jerri Hawkins - Cass Fronapfel - Karen Kelly - Ava Campbell
Library Director & Library Staff

400 Grand St, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
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