TIPLINE: School

The Independence Public Library's Interesting Nuggets of Exploration: School

Schools are back in session for the 2015-2016 school year, and that means homework is on its way too. But don't panic, the IPL can help with that.

May The 4th Be With You!

Today is Star Wars Day! So brush up on your light saber sound effects and stop in at the library to checkout some fun with the force. The IPL has all of the first six Star Wars Movies available for checkout, and there are plenty of books and guides for all ages. Just take a look through our Catalog. The the library help you celebrate the tale of a galaxy far, far away; and May the 4th Be With You!

December is Read A New Book Month!

You might not have guessed it, but December is Read A New Book Month. And thanks to your local library, reading that new book won't cost you a dime. The IPL gets stacks of new books each month, and they can all be checked out for free. Patrons at the Independence Public Library save thousands every year by borrowing, rather than buying. You can see how much you've saved so far this year by asking for a receipt the next time you checkout or by logging in to the online catalog. (Find instructions for logging in Here)
Once you are logged in, you can see how much you have saved. (Right under your contact information.

If you're looking to boost that number by taking part in Read A New Book Month, it couldn't be any easier than with the online catalog. You can reserve books the library already has right from the catalog, or add your name to the Reserve Express list for your favorite author by clicking the "receive new books" link. (See Below)

Reserve Express allows you to automatically place your name on the reserve list for new books from over 20 of the library's most popular authors. After clicking the link, simply select the authors you want new books from by clicking their names. (Selected names will appear in bold).

You can also "request" books the library doesn't have by clicking the link below the Reserve Express in the catalog.

The IPL catalog has many ways to help you get to the books you need, take a look around for yourself. And, as always, feel free to call us with any questions at 334-2470.

Staff Development At The IPL

The Independence Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 for Staff Development. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, December 4th, 2014.
If you have items you need to renew or find items in the catalog you would like to place on hold when the library is not open, you can always access the IPL's online catalog. Simply log in to your account, by following the directions below.

1. Click on the "Log in to library account" Link in the upper right hand corner.

2. Enter your Library Card Number and Password to log in. (This will be the same Patron ID and password combination you use to log on to the computers here at the IPL or to use NEIBORS)

3. Renew items by clicking on the "My Account" button, or reserve items by selecting them from a catalog search, and clicking the "Reserve title" button. You can also save the title to a reading list by clicking the "Bookmark title" Button.

There is much more to do in the Online Catalog, take a look around, and if you have any questions, feel free to call the IPL at 334-2470.