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

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.

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.

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.

Games'n'Goodies!

Stop in at the Independence Public Library for some fun and a little adult conversation at Games'n'Goodies! This is an adult program that's held in the Community Room from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM every first and third Tuesday of the month. There's no cost to attend, and no need to register.
(This program was previously known as Cards'n'Convo.)

HERO BINGO BLACKOUT!

The Summer Reading Program is finishing up, so be sure to turn in your logs to enter for Bowl Prizes and Grand Prizes, and to pick up your weekly prizes before the deadline on July 31st.

Because on August 1st we'll start HERO BINGO BLACKOUT! During the whole month of August you can pick up a Bingo Card (for Children, Teens, and Adults) at the Independence Public Library and check-off the entire card for a chance to win a book. Remember to turn in your Bingo Card by August 31st.

Zen Doodle Day!

Join the Independence Public Library for another Zen Doodle Day! This Saturday (August 1st) you can stop in at the IPL from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (in the Community Room) to relax and draw. Zen Doodle Day is free and open to the public. There's no need to register, and all supplies will be provided; simply come and enjoy!

Going The Distance With Audio Books

The Summer Reading Program rolled into a big finish on July 25th, and so did our resident scientists, Dr. Fizz and Prof. Boom. Our two Mini-Scientists traveled a grand total of 1499.26 MILES! That's enough to get from the IPL all the way to Flagstaff, Arizona. With that many hours on the road you could listen to Frankenstein, The Phantom of The Opera, and To Kill A Mockingbird from start to finish on audio book.
In fact, with all the travel we're squeezing into the last few weeks of Summer, you could fit in a lot more reading listening. Just stop in at the IPL and browse our selection. We have audio books for all ages. You can even download digital audio books through NEIBORS. With an audio book, you always have time for reading; even if your eyes need to be somewhere other than a page. And if you do have time to sit with the pages, try reading with the audio book, you can improve your reading comprehension. (A great way to start the kids off right for the school year)