So much more than just books

By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette

The Summer Reading Program had a successful kick-off on June 1. Young readers were treated to the chance to enjoy the story walk as well as to engage in jump rope and hula hoop activities. When they finished, the young readers were treated to a trail mix bar where they assembled a tasty trail mix with their choice of ingredients.

Upcoming SRP events include LEGO Mania day at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3. On Thursday, June 4, Farm Bureau is presenting a program entitled “Pollinators around Us.” On Friday morning, the Pre School Story Hour at 10 a.m. features the theme of bees for their books and crafts.

At 1 p.m. on Monday, June 8, Science Heroes will present a highly interactive program for all ages that will explore ways to use STEM to make our world a better place. Witness the water cycle in action with the “Cloud in a Bottle.” Discover Bernoulli’s Principle as they inflate the “Air-mazing Airbag” with a single breath. Experience the power of air pressure and energy with the “Floating Eye.” Test and observe Newton’s laws of motion with the “Balloon Rocket Racer.” Create chemical reactions with a pressure-powered “Foam Volcano.” Experiment with force, gravity and surface area in the “Big Block Drop.” Science Heroes is free and suitable for youth of all ages.

Guthrie Center ISU Extension Office will be presenting “Flower Talk” at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, in the Taylor Meeting Room. On Thursday, June 11, Anne Riordan from Guthrie County DNR will lead a workshop at 1 p.m.

Friends of the Library are reminded that their meeting will be at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 8. Topics of discussion include the Friends-sponsored golf tournament and the planning for the Friends RAGBRAI activities.

The Friends of the Guthrie Center Public Library’s Fourth Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 27 at the Guthrie Center Golf Course. The Four-Person Scramble Par 3 Challenge will begin with registration at 8 a.m. with the shotgun start at 9 a.m. Teams may begin signing up right away. The cost is $60 per player ($240 per team), which includes cart and lunch.  To become a $100 sponsor, contact the MJB Library at (641) 747-8110. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the MJB Library.

Craft and Connect will continue through the summer on each Monday, from 4-6 p.m. Between the Covers afternoon book club will meet on Tuesday, June 9, to discuss “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick.