Last Day for HERO Bingo Blackout Approaching!

The last day of August is coming up quick. That means that HERO Bingo Blackout is almost over, so finish up your Bingo Cards and get them into the IPL for your chance to win some books. If you've already finished up one card, you might still have time to do another. You can fill in one square right now by commenting below. We'll even get you started with a question. What was your favorite part of summer at the library this year?

The Last Day to Claim Prizes Is Almost Here!

Today is the last day to count reading days in your Reading Log! Be sure to claim your prizes and ice cream. July 31, 2015 is the last day to claim your prizes, and enter for the Grand Prize! The Grand Prize Winners will be announced on August 3, 2015. Good luck to all our readers!

Superhero Day @ The IPL!

If you stop in at the Independence Public Library on June 9th, wearing a superhero (or villain) costume you'll get a treat! There's no registration required for Superhero Day, just come to the IPL with your super alter-ego.

Summer Reading Program Begins June 1st!

This year's Summer Reading Program is just days away, and the library is planning all kinds of great things to read and do. We have June and July packed with great programs, and for the rest of May you can fire up those reading superpowers with EVIL BINGO! (Stop in at the IPL to pick up your bingo card.) "Every Hero Has A Story" starts June 1st, but you can register now, online.

IPL411 Is Officially One Year Only!

We've come back to that time of year again. School is out, and the Summer Reading Program is just up ahead. So the library is gearing up for a summer full of fun. Last year, Fizz Boom Read! had us reading into the world of science and bicycles...

...This year, we'll be soaring into books with our very own superheroes.

The adventure begins June 1st...

...but be sure to test out your reading superpowers with EVIL BINGO before then.

Summer Reading Program Is Coming!

Get geared up for Summer Reading Program! You can now register for this year's program online, and be sure to stop in on May 20th to get your EVIL BINGO card. The Evil Bingo prequel runs until the "Every Hero Has A Story" Summer Reading Program begins on June 1st.

Mini-Scientists Sightings!

Dr. Fizz and Prof. Boom have been zooming around the area...

...and since they left the IPL on June 19th...

...readers have been sighted everywhere they go.

Dr. Fizz caught up
with Clair at Laree's

Prof. Boom Found Linda's Latchkey at
the Independence Jr./Sr. High School

Be sure to report your sightings and collect your prizes.

You never know where the Mini-Scientists will show up next.

Dr. Fizz
Last Known Location
The Laundry Stop

Prof. Boom
Last Known Location
Old Iron Bridge

Mini-Scientists Are On The Move!

Zoom into Summer Reading with Dr. Fizz and Prof. Boom. Join them on a reading adventure, and send us the pictures. You might win a prize! Stop in at the library and checkout a Mini-Scientist.

Dr. Fizz & Prof. Boom

Take a picture with our Mini-Scientists on a reading adventure and send it to us. We'll plot out the course and map it here online. Lets see how many miles our Mini-Scientists can travel before the Summer Reading Program ends and RAGBRAI rolls into town on July 25th!
Visit or call the Independence Public Library (334-2470) for more information.

Fizz, Boom, READ!, Off To An Explosive Start!

Last Monday we kicked off Fizz, Boom, READ!, and we've registered over 750 people in this year's Summer Reading Program. Check out the pictures on Facebook. If you haven't made it in, you're not too late. You can still register until June 22nd.

Today we're heading into our second week of the Summer Reading Program, so if you've got your first week of reading under your belt, stop in and get your first week prizes. And don't miss out on all the great programs going on all summer long. Tonight the Independence Public Library will have "Iowa Rocks!" in the Community Room. It's open to all ages, so be sure to stop in and explore geodes with us at 6:30 PM.

...just a reminder. If you were interested in registering for more than one art class, the waiting lists are now open.

Just Right Books! at the IPL

With the Summer Reading Program just around the Corner (Fizz, Boom, READ! starts June 2nd) we thought you might like to hear about our "Just Right Books."
They're a section of books that make it much easier for early elementary students and some preschool students to read at their individual reading level.

“Just Right Books” were created with help from the former East Elementary. That means the library is using the same reading level system as many of the teachers, so you and your child may already know which books are best for independent practice.
Stop in anytime and take a look; and if you plan to visit the IPL for the Summer Reading Program Kick-off on June 2nd, you can check a few out when you register and pick up your reading log.

Remember, the Summer Reading Program is fun for all ages. We have programs for babies, children, teens, and adults; so Register Online or stop in at the Independence Public Library on June 2nd to register and pick up your Reading Log. Registration ends June 22nd but the fun lasts all summer long.

Summer Reading Program

The Summer Reading Program is back!

Join us as we explore the world of Science during the 2014 Summer Reading Program. Early online registration begins today (May 22, 2014) for all programs (Baby, Children, Teen, and Adult). You can find the registration form on our website, www.independence.lib.ia.us , or click the "Fizz, Boom, READ!" image above.

You can register in person (and pick up your reading log, for online registrants) at the Independence Public Library starting on June 2nd. You can register until June 22nd.