Friends of the Library are now taking orders for Valentine cookie bouquets. Proceeds will benefit the summer reading program at the library.
Orders need to be placed by Feb. 5 at Gibson Memorial Library, 200 W. Howard St., in Creston. Cost is $10 for six cookies in a vase, $12 for six gluten-free cookies in a box and $15 for 12 cookies in a box. Creston Hy-Vee donated the cookie supplies.
Bouquets will be delivered on Friday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 13.
Anyone who would like to help make the bouquets may contact Kay Ritter at 641-782-7765. Plans are to work from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 9-11 at Ritter’s home, 1003 N. Chestnut St., in Creston. Delivery volunteers will begin 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12.