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!

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:

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!

Spy Night @ The IPL

Teens and Tweens in grades 5-12 can sign up now for the Independence Public Library's Spy Night. Participants will learn spy skills and make gadgets for their spy adventures. Spy Night is on June 24th, 2015 and begins at 5:00 PM. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. If you have any questions or would like to register, stop in at the library or give us a call at 334-2470.

Cards'n'Convo!

The Independence Public Library will be holding it's next Cards'n'Convo on July 21st from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Cards'n'Convo is held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, and is the perfect place for fun, relaxation, and some light conversation. There is no need to register. Cards'n'Convo is free and open to the public.

Community Shred Day!

Join the Independence Public Library and BankIowa for a Community Shred Day! There's no registration or cost, but there are a few limitations. (Click the link or call the IPL for more information, 334-2470)
The Community Shred Day is on July 11th, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The Onsite Information Destruction truck will be located in the parking lot next to the Lee Mansion.

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.

Tween/Teen Create Day At The IPL!

The Tween/Teen Create Day is coming! Young crafters can come to the Independence Public Library from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on July 1st, 2015 to work or projects they bring with them or create something using the materials provided. This program is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Simply come and create.

Juggling It All: Time and Task Management

Stop in at the Independence Public Library for Juggling It All: Time And Task Management on June 25th, 2015 at 6:30 PM. Becky Esker from Get Organized! will be here to present tips and tricks for keeping your day on track. This program is free and open to the public, and there is no registration needed.

Mr. S. And The Sandbox Band @ The IPL!

Join the Independence Public Library for Mr. S. And The Sandbox Band on June 24th, 2015 at 9:30 AM. There will be music and fun activities with a variety of musical instruments. This Children's Program is presented as part of the Summer Reading Program, so there is no need to register and is free and open to the public.

Comic Book Superheroes @ the IPL!

Come to the Independence Public Library and join us for American Comic Book History: The Golden and Silver Ages with Jerry Harrington. We'll hear about comic books and superheroes from the 1930's and 1940's  to modern comics and their fantastic characters. This program is free and open to the public, and begins at 6:30 PM on June 15th, 2015.

Music @ The IPL!

Join the Independence Public Library and the African American Museum of Iowa on June 11th, 2015 at 6:30 PM for a presentation on the history of Music in America. The presentation "Behind The Beat" is free and open to the public. There is no need to register, simply come and enjoy.

Pick Up Some Organization Skills At The IPL!

The IPL will have the first of it's Escape The Clutter programs with Becky Eskers, Basic Home Organizing 101 on June 9th at 6:30 PM. This program is free and open to the public and there is no registration required, simply come ready to organize.

Train To Be A Superhero At The IPL!

Stop in at the Independence Public Library's Community Room for the Superhero Training Academy from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on May 19th, 2015. We'll bring out the hero in you, just in time for the Summer Reading Program  "Every Hero Has A Story!"

The Superhero Training Academy is free and open to the public, and there is no registration required.

File Management Basics at The IPL

Registration is still open for the File Management Basics class. Learn how to handle files and folders on a personal computer. The class is free and open to the public, but space is limited. To register, stop in at the library or call us at 334-2470.
There are also other computer courses coming up:
Internet Basics
Facebook Q&A

Make A Mask At The IPL!

Join the Independence Public Library on No School Monday (April 20th) for Superhero Masks! Any time from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM kids of all ages are invites to stop in and make their very own Superhero Mask. All the materials will be provided, and there is no registration required. Get ready for this year's Summer Reading Program by getting into the Superhero Spirit.

The Magic of Our Memories

Those who enjoyed the Memoir Project may want to visit the Independence Public Library before the next round starts on April 6th.
Mary Kay Shanley will be here on March 9th at 10:00 AM to present The Magic of Our Memories. She'll discuss discuss the importance of our memories, delighting in the commonality we share, and ways of interpreting the past – through oral histories, storytelling and journalizing. This program is free and open to the public.

Genealogy At The IPL!

Starting February 28th, the Independence Public Library will be hosting a series of Genealogy Sessions in the Community Room. You can get the basics in Genealogy 101 this Saturday (Feb. 28th) with Tony Bengston, and take more specific courses in the month of March. You can view the entire collection of Genealogy Sessions by clicking here or by visiting the IPL Website. If you would like to register for Genealogy 101 or any of the other Genealogy Sessions, you can stop in at the library or give us a call at 334-2470. All courses are free, but registration is required.

It's Been 119 Years!

A certain chewy chocolate treat is celebrating it's 119th anniversary today. This popular candy can often be found flying freely through the air at parades, or trapped in the center of hard sugar candy perched on a stick. Know what it is? The Tootsie Roll! Stop in at the library today (February 23rd) and get a taste to celebrate!