Snag A Bundle!

Finding a mix of books for your little ones just got a lot easier. The Independence Public Library now has Bundles 2 Go!

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.

National Children's Book Week

May 4th, 2015 starts this year's National Children's Book Week, which celebrates (of course) great books for the young. They start the week with the Children's Choice Book Awards Ceremony. You can still get your vote in for the Children's Choice Book Awards today and tomorrow (May 2nd and 3rd), before the winners are announced on Monday. You can also celebrate Children's Book Week with the IPL during Story Time. National Children's Book Week is the first Story Time theme for the month of May. Be sure to stop in for Story Time the rest of the month too. The other Story Time themes are "May Flowers" (May 13th), "Duck on A Bike" (May 20th), and "Every Hero Has A Story" (May 27th).

Wii Games For No School Monday!

Join the Independence Public Library on the next No School Monday (February 23rd) for Wii Games. The Community Room will have Wii on the big screen from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Bring your friends and form teams for a great time. No registration or library card is required. Come ready to play.

Reindeer Games for No School Monday!

Kids of all ages can stop in on their day off from school (December 15th) and join in of the fun of Reindeer Games. Race the clock in a series of short holiday games that even Rudolph wouldn't dare miss.

K-2     10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

3-5      2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

6-12    4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Adventures in Nature!

Join Ashley Sherrets from the Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach Office for the Leaf and Plant Expedition Program. Children will go on an outdoor nature walk, and learn about the leaves and how they get their fantastic fall colors. The program is open to children of all ages, but is best suited for those in kindergarten through third grade. The Leaf and Plant Expedition starts at 6:00 PM on October 13th. No registration is needed, so meet us at the library and bring a friend!

Story Time & Rhyme Time

Here in Independence, the big kids have just settled into their fourth week of school. But little kids, worry not. The IPL has something for you too! Vonnie, one of our fabulous librarians, plans for fun with little ones each week. You're never too young to enjoy the library with programs like Rhyme Time and Story Time. Rhyme Time runs year round on Thursdays at 9:30 AM, and is perfect for anyone who hasn't quite hit the two year mark. Already two years old? Don't worry, that's where Story Time come in. Story Time runs during the school year on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM for ages two to five.