By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette
The Iowa Adventure Pass is back. After a brief pause, the Iowa Adventure Pass is relaunching thanks to the collaboration of libraries across the state and some of Iowa’s fascinating destinations. This program allows adult library cardholders to check out free passes to family-friendly destinations.
Whether you’re planning a day at the Blank Park Zoo, touring the Science Center of Iowa, or discovering the Children’s Museum, the Iowa Adventure Pass venues at Mary J Barnett Memorial Library make it easy and affordable to try out a new destination or enjoy a repeat visit.
This is how it works. Reserve a pass online. Print or download your confirmation. Show the printout or download along with an ID at your destination for free admission.
Each pass offers free entry for two adults and two children (unless otherwise specified), and it’s just one more way your library connects you to new experiences.
This relaunch represents a renewed commitment to community partnerships, learning and exploration, so more Iowans can experience the wonders right in their backyard. At the MJB Library, this program is funded by the Friends of the Guthrie Center Library.
If you have a preschool through middle school-aged child, be sure to go to the MJB Library website and register for the summer reading program. We have many exciting programs and activities, as well as reading incentives, throughout June.
From Wednesday, June 4, through Friday, June 6, the PBS STEM trailer will be at the MJB Library. Each day, the library will have new and exciting STEM games and activities for youth to explore.
On Thursday, June 5, LEGO Mania will be at 4 p.m. The Guthrie STEM Lab takes place on Monday, June 9. Guthrie County ISU Extension will present a STEM activity called Game of Best on Wednesday, June 11, at 2 p.m.
Preschool Story Hour will take place on Friday mornings at 10 a.m. On June 6, summer fun is the theme for Story Hour. Flowers will be the topic of June 13, while messes will be the topic for June 20. We will not have a story hour on June 27 since that is the Summer Reading Program Prize Party.
MJB Library will extend its hours on Friday, June 13, because Dinosaur Ranger Anthony will be presenting a Prehistoric Pep Rally to talk about dinosaurs. The program begins at 1 p.m. Dinosaur lovers won’t want to miss this exciting program.
Join us for Cribbage on Monday mornings from 9-11 a.m. and Bridge Club on Wednesday mornings from 9-11 a.m. Players of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Members of the Between the Covers Book Club should stop in and get a copy of “The First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston so they are ready for the book club on Tuesday, June 10.
Reads Well with Others Book Club is going to discuss Liane Moriarty’s novel, “What Alice Forgot.” Alice Love is 29, crazy about her husband, and pregnant with her first child. So, imagine Alice’s surprise when she comes to on the floor of a gym (a gym! She HATES the gym) and is whisked off to the hospital, where she discovers the honeymoon is truly over — she’s getting divorced, she has three kids, and she’s actually 39 years old. Alice must reconstruct the events of a lost decade and find out whether it’s possible to reconstruct her life at the same time. Ultimately, Alice must discover whether forgetting is a blessing or a curse, and whether it’s possible to start over. This interesting book should provoke a great discussion.
The library is getting a facelift. Kevin Laughery, owner of Laughery Construction, is replacing the windows. During construction, our library hours will remain unchanged.
This little artist is feeling proud of his work.
Story hour participants get creative with their dinosaur craft.
This stunning quilt, (Spring Barns) by Laura Sheeder, is on loan to the MJB Library during June. Stop in to take a look since photos just don’t do it justice.
Using ribbon and art supplies, participants of the Creation Corner are working to decorate a patriotic wreath for Memorial Day.
Ainsley works to put finishing touches on her Memorial Day wreath during the most recent Creation Corner.
Lynda Menefee, library aide, offers guidance as participants work to make their Creation Corner project.