Try The 5-5-5 Reading Challenge for New Year's

2014 is coming to a close, and the new year will be here before we know it, so give yourself a reason to sit back and read after all the hassles of December are over. Sign up for the 5-5-5 Reading Challenge! Join the Independence Public Library in 2015 to branch out your reading and find some new favorite authors and books.

Here's how it's done. Pick 5 Genres (like Mystery, Western, or Fantasy), then pick 5 Books in each or those genres, start reading on January 1st, 2015, and finish all 25 books by May 5th 2015. If you complete the challenge you will have read 25 books in 125 days, and have a chance to win $25 in Chamber Bucks. You can register for the challenge by calling (334-2470) or stopping in at the IPL, or you can register online right now by clicking this link. Once you are registered,you can pick up your 5-5-5 Reading Challenge Log the next time you visit the Library.

Make'n'Take With Santa at The IPL

Join the Independence Public Library for a Make'n'Take with Santa on December 13th. From 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Children of all ages will be able to meet Santa (who will be handing out treats) and create winter crafts and decorations with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to take home with them. Parents are welcome and encouraged to stay and join in on the fun. This program is free and open to the public, and there is no registration required.