November Is Ready, Are You?

Get Ready to write, November 1st is coming!
If you haven't signed up yet, head to the NaNoWriMo or the Young Writers Program websites and get started. Then connect with the IPL by adding "Vanillafire" as a writing buddy (on NaNoWriMo) or joining the "IPL Young Writers" classroom (on the Young Writers Program.)
You can also register on November 1st, at the library's Kick-Off Party (Noon to 1:30 PM for NaNoWriMo participants, and 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM for Young Writers Program participants). Participants will be getting to know each other, posting their first word counts, and maybe challenging each other to some friendly word wars.
Looking for a little help getting started? checkout the IPL NaNo Tips page for tip, tools, and other writer friendly fun.

TIPLINE: Time Travel

The Independence Public Library's Interesting Nuggets of Exploration: Time Travel

What's today? Well, that depends on who's calendar you're looking at. The calendar most commonly used today (The Gregorian Calendar) would tell you it is Saturday, October 25th, 2014. But if you took a look at the Julian Calendar it would be October, 12th, 2014. You just gained 13 days, and on the Julian Calendar it's still Saturday! If you would like to do your own calendar conversions, try this site, and in the meantime checkout a book on time travel. There are plenty of classics and new favorites to choose from.

Book Discussion: Defending Jacob by William Landay

Drop in on the Book Discussion at the Independence Public Library on October 28th. The group will be talking about Defending Jacob by William Landay at 6:30 PM. If you haven't read the the book yet, and don't mind spoilers, there are still copies available at the circulation desk. Just checkout a copy and come with what you've read.

You can also get a head start on next month's book: The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman.

Make'n'Take At The IPL!

The Fall Make'n'Take is coming this Saturday. Children of all ages are welcome to make a craft and take it home with them to show off to all their friends and family. Parents are encouraged to stay for the fun. There is no registration or cost for this program. The Make'n'Take will run from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, on October 25th, at the IPL. See you there!

Cards'n'Convo At The IPL

Adults looking for break with a bit of fun can join us at the IPL for Cards'n'Convo. You can play a few games of cards and shoot the breeze with some refreshments every first and third Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. There's no charge,  no registration, and no library card required. The next Cards'n'Convo is October 21st at 1:00 PM, see you there.

No School On Monday?, Head To The IPL!

Local students looking for something to do for this Monday, look no further than the Independence Public Library. October 20th, the IPL will hold Reel Time at 1:30 PM, and LEGOs @ The Library from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. If you're a teen hoping to get involved with the library, stick around for the iTAB Meeting at 6:30 PM (Talk to Lulu for more information).
There will be free popcorn at the Reel Time movie, and both Reel Time and LEGOs @ The Library are available for all ages.
And of course, the library always has books, movies, graphic novels, and more to check out and fill the time in between. We even have chess and checkers pieces to checkout for the game board near the teen area. Just ask at the desk.

The Friends of The Library Book Sale is Coming!

It's that time of year again. The Friends of The Independence Public Library are hosting their semi-annual book sale this weekend. Grab your reading list, and be sure to leave a few spaces for those great reads you never knew you needed. Then head down to the IPL for some great finds.

The Book Sale Hours:

Saturday, October 18th, 2014

9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Sunday, October 19th, 2014

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

On Saturday all children's books will be $.50, all teen and adult hardcover books will be $2.00, and any teen and adult paperback books will be $.50. If you're looking for a bigger deal, stop in on Sunday too. On Sunday you only pay $4.00 for each bag of books.

If you have any questions, would like to donate books for the sale, or are interested in joining the Friends of The Independence Public Library, you can stop in at the IPL or contact us by phone (334-2470) or E-Mail. You can also click the links above for more information.