Friday, September 25, 2015

Coming Soon!

Making plans? Check out what's going on at the Independence Public Library and what's Happening Around Town; or create your own fun with Famous Birthdays and Other Holidays and Events.

Remember, September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. So, if you haven't already, stop in and get a library card. All you need is a photo ID and proof of address (like a piece of mail).



Friday,  September 25th, 2015
Vegan Baking Day - Find some great vegan recipes in one of the IPL's many cookbooks.

Saturday,  September 26th, 2015
Farmer's Market 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Wapsipinicon Mill - Fresh produce and handmade products grown and created in our area.
Friends of The Library Book Sale 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM in the IPL's Community Room - Find your favorite reads at a great price, and support the IPL at the same time.
Arts Under The Oaks 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in front of the Lee Mansion - A showing of a variety of artist working in many different mediums, including many local artists.

Sunday,  September 27th, 2015
Friends of The Library Book Sale 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the IPL's Community Room - Find your favorite reads at a great price, and support the IPL at the same time. ($5 Bag Sale on Sunday)
Ancestor Appreciation Day - Celebrate your family heritage at the IPL. Search your family tree and learn about your ancestor's lives with Ancestry.com
Banned Books Week September 27th to October 3rd - Celebrate your right to read, and stop in at the library to checkout a forbidden favorite!

Monday,  September 28th, 2015
City Council Meeting 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall - Independence City Council meetings are held every second and fourth Monday of the month.

Tuesday,  September 29th, 2015
Stan Berenstain's Birthday - This Berenstain Bears co-author was born on this day in 1923, this year he would have been 92. Checkout one of his many books at the IPL!
Formatting Basics Class 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the IPL's Community Room - Registration is still open. Review the skills you already have and learn a few new tricks.

Wednesday,  September 30th, 2015
Truman Capote's Birthday - Celebrate the work of this author, actor and playwright with his true crime novel, In Cold Blood, or his other great works. He would have been 96 this year.

Thursday, October 1st, 2015
Rhyme Time 9:30 AM to 9:50 AM in the IPL's Community Room - A lap-sit program to learn early literacy skills for babies and parents or caregivers.
Story Time 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM in the IPL's Community Room - Stories and fun for children ages 2 to 5.
Friends of The Library Meeting 7:00 PM in the IPL's Community Room - Become a friend and see how you can help support the Independence Public Library.

Friday, October 2nd, 2015
National Storytelling Weekend October 2nd to October 4th - Checkout your favorite stories at the library and have a storytelling night at home.
Saturday, October 3rd, 2015
Farmer's Market 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Wapsipinicon Mill - Fresh produce and handmade products grown and created in our area.

Sunday, October 4th, 2015
Fire Prevention Week October 4th to October 10th - Check your smoke alarms and review your fire safety plan with the whole family.

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