Kari's Corner

Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld

Scott Westerfeld’s (author of the Uglies series) latest novel flips between two different characters. 

One story is about Darcy Patel.  She just graduated from

Story/Rhyme Time

Join the Independence Public Library for Rhyme Time and Story Time on Thursdays this September!

Rhyme Time is a great way for babies to learn early literacy skills in an interactive lap-sit program with their parent or caregiver.

Story Time gives children ages 2-5 years old a change for fun with books and creativity, with a new theme each week.

Games'n'Goodies!

Games"n'Goodies is back again this Tuesday (September 1st) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The Independence Public Library host Games'n'Goodies in the Community Room every first and third Tuesday of the month. It's a great place to relax with some adult conversation and a little bit of fun. There's no need to register, and the program is free and open to the public, so bring a friend. We'll see you there!

Last Day for HERO Bingo Blackout Approaching!

The last day of August is coming up quick. That means that HERO Bingo Blackout is almost over, so finish up your Bingo Cards and get them into the IPL for your chance to win some books. If you've already finished up one card, you might still have time to do another. You can fill in one square right now by commenting below. We'll even get you started with a question. What was your favorite part of summer at the library this year?

Cinerama Holiday At The IPL!

Join the Independence Public Library for a Cinerama Holiday Screening. Randy Gitsch will present the 1955 film on August 25th at 6:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend, as this program is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Simply come and enjoy this classic film.

Book Discussion At The IPL!

Join the Independence Public Library for our August Book Discussion. This month's Book Club Book is Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs. The Discussion will start at 6:30 PM on August 24th in the Community Room. This program is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register.

TIPLINE: Skippyjon Jones (and a Happy Birthday to Judith Byron Schachner)!

The Independence Public Library's Interesting Nuggets of Exploration: Skippyjon Jones

Last Saturday was a whole lot of furry fun at the Check The Chip Day. We made pet toys, helped out the Buchanan County Animal Shelter, and met a litter of kittens looking for a good home. Some of them have already been adopted! If you weren't able to stop in on Saturday, try not to be too sad. you can find some great cats and dogs at the library anytime. You might be surprised to find out just how many series star (or co-star) a cat or dog,or a cat that thinks he a dog, like Skippyjon Jones.
Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese kitten who thinks he is a Chihuahua, and the star of a children's book series by Judith Byron Schachner. Today is the author's 64th birthday. If you'd like to give Skippyjon Jones a try, stop in at the IPL and look for the Happy Birthday sign in the picture books. You can also ask at the circulation desk, we're always happy to help.
If Skippyjon Jones doesn't satisfy your cat and dog cravings, give some of these furry friends a try:

You can find Bad Kitty books in
Picture Books and Chapter Books

Charlie The Ranch Dog can be found in
the Picture Books

Chester is hanging out in the
Picture Books

You can read about Ike LaRue
in the Picture Books Section

You can read about Pete The Cat
in the Picture Books

You can find J. J. Tully Mysteries
in the Chapter Books Section

Stretch of the Maxie and Stretch
Series can be found in Adult Fiction

The Cat Who... Series is available
in the Adult Fiction Section

There are many more books (and movies) starring cats dogs and other great pets, stop in at the IPL and explore our shelves. You can also ask us at the circulation desk, we can help you find that furry friend you're looking for.

Butterflys At The IPL!

Join the Independence Public Library as the Butterfly Garden Takes Flight this Sunday. The Master Gardeners and Adam Kurt will be at the IPL on August 23rd at 1:00 PM to introduce the new Butterfly Garden on the southeast side of the building. Everyone is welcome to attend and explore the newest outdoor feature of the library.

Flutterby Bits

The Summer Reading Program, “Every Hero Has a Story”, is over for this summer. 

Grand Prize winners names were drawn and notified.  All event extras (displays and

such) taken apart and  put away, but our Heros are out there in abundance!!!

Readers are everywhere!!

I find it heartwarming when readers of all ages are excited to share information about something that they have recently read.  Our youngest readers bubble over with information. 

Rhyme Time and Story Time continue throughout the summer on Thursday mornings.  Rhyme Time at 9:30 am and is most suited for 0-2 year olds and their caregivers.  Story Time is at 10 am and is geared for 2-5 year olds.  We welcome all who want to join us. 

HERO Bingo for all ages is the follow up challenge for the summer.  For every HERO card completed, your name is put into a drawing for a free book! 

Fall programming is in the planning stage.  We are going to be able to work with the ISU Extension again this year.  I am pleased and excited about all the great fun and programming that comes with these girls.  Our first scheduled event, “Geology Rocks!” is on Wednesday afternoon September 16.  This will be an afterschool program.  Learning, along with fun, go hand in hand with programs presented by the ISU Extension.   Watch our website for more information.

Summer is slipping past very quickly.  I think it is all the extra “Super Hero” activity surrounding me.  I have been swept up by powerful energy all summer.  Keep reading!

Hope to see you soon,

Vonnie

iPad Q&A!

Need a little help with your iPad? The Independence Public Library is holding another iPad Q&A session on August 20th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the Community Room. You can register for the session at the library or give us a call at 334-2470. This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited, so be sure to register.

Games'n'Goodies!

Cards'n'Convo has been updated and expanded! We now have games, which calls for a name change. Games'n'Goodies will be held every first and third Tuesday of the month from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Community Room. Adults looking for a little fun and refreshments with friends can stop on by. There's no registration required, and the event is free and open to the public. The next Games'n'Goodies starts at 1:00 PM on August 18th.

Family LEGO Night!

Join us at the Independence Public Library for Family LEGO Night on August 17th. From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM the IPL will have LEGOs ready for imaginative minds of all ages to build and create. There is no need to register, and all the LEGOs will be provided. Stop in with the whole family for a brick load of fun!

Check out these creations from previous LEGO Family Nights:

Check The Chip Day!

Join the Independence Public Library on August 15th to celebrate Check The Chip Day with a fundraiser for the Buchanan County Animal Shelter. We'll Make Pet Toys, and check your pets for up to date microchip information. Free-will donations will be accepted.

From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM you can join us in the community room to make pet toys out of everyday household items. You can make them for your pet at home or donate them to the Buchanan County Animal Shelter for pets waiting for their own home. There is no need to register, and all the supplies will be provided.

From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Dr. Reid, from the Jesup Veterinary Clinic and the Buchanan County Animal Shelter, and Dr. Eike from Pipestone Veterinarian Services will be here to check for up to date chip information on your pet, and can provide general health and chip information if your pet does not yet have a microchip. There is no cost to check and update chip information, but all animals should be current on shots and on a leash or in a carrier.

Kari's Corner

Still Alice by Lisa Genova

            Alice, a professor at Harvard has been forgetting things more often than normal lately.  She is eventually diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.   Over the chapters she steadily declines from just forgetting about an upcoming appointment that day to forgetting who her daughters are. 

            It is heartbreaking reading about this strong woman, only 50 years old, slowly deteriorating.  She is such a strong woman in the beginning: a beloved professor and  very smart woman who people look up to.  She enjoys going for runs; eventually she is unable to go for a run by herself without her husband since she gets lost and will forget where her home is.  What makes this book even sadder to read is that Alzheimer’s is a real disease. 

            Still Alice was the library’s book club choice for the month of July 2015.

Staff Development At The IPL!

The Independence Public Library will be closing early at 5:00 PM for a monthly staff meeting on Wednesday, August 12th, 2015. Regular hours will resume the following day.

Penny Thoughts

Today marks the 56th Anniversary of the first minting of the Lincoln Memorial design on the Lincoln Head penny. The famous monument graced the back of the one cent coin from 1959 to 2008, and replaced the Sheath of Wheat design that had been used since 1909. The Lincoln Head penny now bares the Union Shield design, a reminder of the American Civil War.

Although you may not consider the Lincoln Memorial pennies antiques, most of them are still in circulation, there are a few that have achieved collectible status. Some are valued as high as a few thousand dollars, such as the "1990 Proof No-S."

Harry Potter Trivia Night!

Drop in at the Independence Public Library for Harry Potter Trivia Night! The fun starts at 6:30 PM on August 10th. This program is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register, just come and enjoy the fun. If you'd like to catch up on the world of witches and wizards before then, there are many Harry Potter materials available for checkout.

Join The Friends of The Library!

Join the Friends of the Independence Public Library at their monthly meeting being held this Thursday (August 6th) at 7:00 PM. If you're interested in getting involved, the meetings are open to the public and are held the first Thursday of every month.

Story Time and Rhyme Time in August!

Parents, toddlers, and babies are invited to join us at the Independence Public Library for Rhyme Time and Story Time every Thursday in August.
Rhyme Time starts when the library opens at 9:30 AM, and is followed by Story Time at 10:00 AM.

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 is open to the public, with no need to register.

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 activity to encourage growing readers. Story Time is a great way to introduce structured learning in a fun and creative environment before your little one starts preschool or kindergarten
Story Time is a free program that is open to the public, with no need to register.