The IPL Is Closing For The 4th of July

The Independence Public Library will be closed for the Independence Day holiday on July 4th and July 5th. Normal hours will resume on Monday.

Have A Great 4th of July!

Rhyme Time and Story Time Both on Thursdays In July!

Story Time is returning for July on Thrusdays, right after Rhyme Time!

Rhyme Time is a "Lap Sit" program for babies age 0 to 2 and their parent or caregiver to teach early reading and language skills through rhyme, reading, and rhythm. It's a fun and simple way for you and your baby to participate together in the fun of learning each week.
Rhyme Time is a free program that starts every Thursday at 9:30 AM.

Story Time is a weekly reading program for children age 2 to 5. Each week there will be fun with books followed by a craft or coloring to encourage growing readers. Story Time is a great way to introduce structured learning in a fun and creative invironment before your little one starts preschool or kindergarten
Story Time is a free program that starts every Thursday (in July) at 10:00 AM.

Join The Friends of The Independence Public Library!

The Friends of The Independence Public Library is an organization that supports the library through advocacy and fundraising and will be holding their monthly meeting this Thursday (July 2nd, 2015). They'll be getting ready for the 4th of July parade here in Independence.
You may have already heard of the Friends of The Library. They hold a great Book Sale every spring and fall, and support many of the IPL's programs and services. Their support has included purchasing a number of magazines and Just Right Books, providing popcorn for movie showings, and supporting the Summer Reading Program each year.
If you'd like to get involved, the group holds a meeting every first Thursday of the month for members and anyone interested in supporting the library. If you'd like to join you can print a membership brochure from the library's website (click on the Friends tab at the top of the page) or stop in at the IPL and pick one up.

Kari's Corner

Rodeo Red by Maripat Perkins and Molly Idle

 

            Rodeo Red is one of our new children’s books.  The main character is a little girl called Rodeo Red.  She has a new baby brother, Slim.  Slim comes in and starts taking over her territory.  One day Slim takes Rusty, her beloved sidekick stuffed animal.  Rodeo Red must figure out how to get Rusty back from Slim without making him cry and making the Sheriff and her deputy (mom and dad) come running.

            This is a fun children’s book about a child getting a sibling.  The book is written cute and the language flows rather nicely as you read it out loud to your kids.  It is fun for both the kids listening and for the parent reading.  The pictures are fun too.  There is a picture of Slim starting to get mobile and happily pulling big sister Rodeo Red’s hair.  There is also another picture of Rodeo Red having fenced in her brother in a tiny little area, saying that is his area to play and the rest of the room was hers.  When Rodeo Red gets a time-out she is sitting behind a chair that looks like prison bars.

            I found this book especially fun since it reminded me of my own family, a little girl getting used to a younger sibling that is just starting to become mobile.  My three-year-old has even started calling one of her stuffed animals “Rusty.” 

Tween/Teen Create Day At The IPL!

The Tween/Teen Create Day is coming! Young crafters can come to the Independence Public Library from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on July 1st, 2015 to work or projects they bring with them or create something using the materials provided. This program is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Simply come and create.

Superhero Trivia Night!

Join the Independence Public Library for Superhero Trivia hosted by Adam Kurt. This is a family event best suited for those ages 10 and up. There is no registration, and it's free and open to the public. The fun starts June 30th, 2015 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room.

CodeRED!

Monday was quite a day for the wind and rain here in Independence, but with summer not even half over, I'm sure less than perfect weather will make another appearance before the leaves turn. So remember to brush up on your severe weather plans and keep informed. If you're not sure how to prepare for tornadoes, floods, or other natural disasters; checkout some of these great resources from www.ready.gov for Severe Weather. And to stay informed in Buchanan County, sign up for CodeRED. (This link takes you directly to the sign up page for Buchanan County) You can also find the link to CodeRED on the Buchanan County Website and the City of Independence Website. If you live outside of Buchanan County, be sure to check your local government websites to sign up for their emergency alert systems.

Juggling It All: Time and Task Management

Stop in at the Independence Public Library for Juggling It All: Time And Task Management on June 25th, 2015 at 6:30 PM. Becky Esker from Get Organized! will be here to present tips and tricks for keeping your day on track. This program is free and open to the public, and there is no registration needed.

Mr. S. And The Sandbox Band @ The IPL!

Join the Independence Public Library for Mr. S. And The Sandbox Band on June 24th, 2015 at 9:30 AM. There will be music and fun activities with a variety of musical instruments. This Children's Program is presented as part of the Summer Reading Program, so there is no need to register and is free and open to the public.

Dan Wardell & The Bookmobile At The IPL!

Fans of Iowa Public Television's Dan Wardell will be delighted to hear that they can catch him live and in person at the Independence Public Library. The Reading Roadtrip with Dan Wardell will be here for two shows (9:30 AM and 10:30 AM) on Tuesday, June 23rd. This event is free and open to the public, and there is no registration required, simply come and enjoy the show.




After the show, be sure to check out the Digital Bookmobile. It will be here at the IPL and open for viewing from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Readers of all ages can discover how to use digital reading services here at the IPL.

The Book Discussion Is Moving To Monday For The Summer!

June's Book Discussion will begin at 6:30 PM on June 22nd, 2015 (Monday). We will be discussing the book Midwives by Chris Bohjalian. There are still copies available for checkout at the circulation desk if you would like to get a start on it before then.
Next month's Book Club book will be Still Alice by Lisa Genova, and the IPL will have copies available for checkout on Tuesday.

Flutterby Bits

Imagination and Rockets

The 2015 "Every Hero has a Story " Summer Reading Program
 has taken off. 

We started with the soaring program “Rockets Away”.

Jason from the Grout Museum was our guide.  Rockets of all sizes were launched from the library parking lot.  The largest rockets landed in various locations, somewhere out of sight!.   The interesting demonstrations were also filled with facts. Jason did say that if we found a rocket in our back yard, it would be ours to keep. 

“Drama time” at 9:30 on Friday mornings has been so much fun, even hilarious.  High school drama students have been leading this program.  We read 3-4 stories and then participate in warm-up activities used by the drama group.  We really use our imaginations by becoming the suggested people, objects or animals.  Drama time is throughout the month of June.

There are many more programs this summer and still time to register for the summer reading program.  If you are registered online but have not picked up your reading log, you need to do so by 5:00 pm on June 19^th.  All  registrations have the June 19^th deadline. 
All programs are free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend. 

Hope to see you soon!

   

Vonnie

Be a hero! Explore new worlds.......read! 

Canvas Painting Party At The IPL!

Teens and Adults can register now for the Canvas Painting Party on June 20th, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Jessica Ott will be at the Independence Public Library to give step-by-step instructions. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required, as space is limited. If you would like to register or have any questions, feel free to stop in at the IPL or call us at 334-2470.

Summer Reading Program Registration Is Ending Soon!

The last day to Register for the Summer Reading Program is June 19th. You can still register at the library and online until then. We have a program for any age, and if you've registered online be sure to pick up your reading log.

Minecraft After Hours Is Back!

The IPL is holding another session of Minecraft After Hours on Friday, June 19th at 5:00 PM. Patrons going into 5th Grade and up can register now. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required and you must have a valid Minecraft user name to register. If you have any questions or would like to register, stop in at the library, or call us at 334-2470.

Basic Drawing Class At The IPL!

Join the Independence Public Library on June 17th, 2015 for a Basic Drawing Class. Students will practice pencil drawing for dogs. You can bring a picture of your own dog or try one of the images provided. The fun starts at 6:30 PM, but space is limited, so be sure to register.

Facebook Q&A @ The IPL!

The Independence Public Library will be holding a Facebook Q&A session on June 18th, 2015 at 6:30 PM. If you are just getting started and need some direction, or are a little lost in the latest updates, Facebook Q&A may be just right for you. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register or get more in formation stop in at the IPL or call us at 334-2470.

Super Me To The Rescue!

This Wednesday the library will host Super Me To The Rescue, an interactive improvisational theater program that lets the audience perform and create stories! This program is free and open to the public, and is brought to you as part of the Summer Reading Program. Children who attend will receive a reward for attending. Super Me To The Rescue begins on June 17th, 2015 at 9:30 AM.

Comic Book Superheroes @ the IPL!

Come to the Independence Public Library and join us for American Comic Book History: The Golden and Silver Ages with Jerry Harrington. We'll hear about comic books and superheroes from the 1930's and 1940's  to modern comics and their fantastic characters. This program is free and open to the public, and begins at 6:30 PM on June 15th, 2015.

Real Life Heroes @ The IPL!

Stop in at the Independence Public Library for "To Hell And Back", a one man show performed by Duffy Hudson about the life of Medal of Honor recipient Audie Murphy. The presentation will begin at 2:00 PM on June 14th, 2015. This program is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register.

Music @ The IPL!

Join the Independence Public Library and the African American Museum of Iowa on June 11th, 2015 at 6:30 PM for a presentation on the history of Music in America. The presentation "Behind The Beat" is free and open to the public. There is no need to register, simply come and enjoy.

Kari's Corner

The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion

            This is the second in a series featuring Don Tillman, a geneticist with Asperger’s syndrome.  In the first book Don was searching for a wife, and in this sequel his wife is now pregnant.  Don is coming to terms with becoming a father and researching pregnancy and parenthood in a way only Don could.

Don means well, but his well-meant intentions do not always go over very well.  Researching kids by studying them on the playground gives the wrong impression when he does not have any kids at the playground.  He researches what pregnant women should and should not eat.  Then he takes it to the extreme when cooking for his wife, which is not always appreciated when she craves something that is not on the healthy list.

Don’s well-meant intentions keep getting him in trouble.  You find yourself rooting for him and for everything to work out in the end.