Busy times at the Guthrie Library for adults and children

It is a busy time for the Guthrie Public Library with many events taking place.

There are adult programs coming up. They are as follows:

Local Author Visit with Michael Leehan: Tuesday, 27 March, 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Michael Leehan will be available to discuss his work, answer questions and sign books. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet this talented local author!

Health Seminar: Probiotics and You: Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Join us for this informative seminar on health and wellness. Learn about probiotics and how they interact with the immune system and other medications. Registered Pharmacist Amy Carothers will present information and answer your questions. Participants may also bring a list of their medications to be analyzed by Amy. (Sponsored by Daniel’s Drug Compounding and Wellness Pharmacy.)

American Red Cross General Disaster Preparation Class: Tuesday, 24 April, 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Natural and manmade disasters can occur at any time. This basic course on general disaster and emergency preparation as well as tornado precautions and procedures will teach you the essentials that will help make a difference if you find yourself faced with these situations. Take-home informational materials will be provided.

Exercise your library fines

 

The Exercise for Fines program has started at the Library. The current dates to utilize the program are as follows: Curves (8 am – noon, 3 – pm) on March 23rd and April 27th, YMCA (5:30 am to 8:30 pm): March 8th and April 12th; Anytime Fitness (10 am – 6 pm) on March 21st and April 18th.

Library customers will now have the opportunity to exercise free of charge at these local fitness establishments. Each 15 minutes of exercise will reduce owed library fines by $1. The program will run for three months, during which time the participating fitness agencies will have one designated “library day” each month.

Library Partnership with the Simple Life Center

The Library has partnered with The Simple Life Center to offer after-school games at the library. Parents and their children are encouraged to attend for fun games and good company each Thursday from 3:30 pm to 5 pm.