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Spring into to LOVE! with a new Book!
Published 8 months ago • 3 min read
Mary J Barnett Memorial Library
Guthrie Center Public Library
Monthly Newsletter
Let MJB Library inspire you to create a memorable celebration for your loved one or enjoy a joyful family gathering. Imagine a romantic evening under the stars with our telescope and a delightful charcuterie board. Craft a candlelit dinner using our extensive cookbook collection, or snuggle up for movie night with our diverse DVDs. For cozy evenings, enjoy puzzles and snacks by the fire, or create heartfelt gifts with our candy molds and craft supplies. Celebrate “Galentine’s Day” with friends through cocktail recipes and board games, fostering connection and laughter. For family fun, use the Iowa adventure pass to explore local attractions or dive into children's cookbooks and games, nurturing creativity and bonds. If Valentine’s Day isn’t your style, explore our selection of novels and gardening books for a refreshing escape. MJB Library is here to empower your unique celebration—make it special and budget-friendly!
Reads Well With Others Book Club: will be discussing
The Tenant, on Tuesday, February 24, at 5:00 p.m.
Iowa Adventure Pass - FREE with Adult Library Card
Guthrie Center residents with a library card, have you been utilizing your Iowa Adventure Pass (IAP)? As many of you are aware, due to the Friends of the Guthrie Center Library's financial commitment to sponsoring the IAP, patrons with a Guthrie Center address can currently use their library cards to obtain Iowa Adventure Passes for two central Iowa destinations.
The Iowa Adventure Pass will still allow two adults and two children to have admission to the Blank Park Zoo and the Science Center of Iowa, but it also offers new perks. Blue Zoo Aquarium in West Des Moines is offering a Buy One, Get Two Free deal: Buy one adult admission and get two child admissions free. This feature should be active at the IAP link on our library website.
Located on Mills Civic Parkway, the Blue Zoo Aquarium offers many things to see as well as touch and feed opportunities. Programs change daily and include touch and feed stingrays and reptiles, opportunities to feed birds as well as sharks, clown fish, seahorses, birds, and lizards. Visitors can watch mermaid shows and pirate shows, as well as enjoy the freshwater and saltwater centers. Water play tables and opportunities for interactive play are available as well.
The final addition to the Iowa Adventure Pass is available only to students aged 7-18 years of age. In conjunction with the Des Moines Performing Arts, the IAP is offering admission to the Wellmark Family Series shows this year to students. Ticket passes are reserved on the IAP website and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The pass confirmation will need to be reserved in person up to 60 days before the event. These reservations must be made in person at the box office of the Civic Center or Hoyt Sherman Place. Students present their library card and proof of reservation at the box office of the appropriate venue, select their seat, and leave with either a paper or electronic ticket to the shows. For more information, contact the venues directly.
Other shows in the series include Nothing Holds Still, January 13- February 20; and Cinderella, April 3-May 8.
Anyone who loves learning, books, and community events should subscribe. You can expect weekly updates on free events, new book arrivals, and helpful library programs for all ages.
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