Kari's Corner

Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

            Glass Castle is Jeannette Wall’s memoir of growing up in the 60s and 70s.  She grew up poor and had a hard home life.  Her parents were both unreliable.  Her alcoholic father charmed people with

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Flutterby Bits

This and That

School is back in session and the library is quieter during the daytime hours.  It takes some adjustment!  

iTAB and Teen Programs

iTAB is the Independence (Public Library) Teen Advisory Board and is open to 6^th-12^th graders.  iTAB is designed to energize teen programming and services as well as allow teens a greater voice at the library. iTAB shows teens they’re important and that they can contribute in a meaningful way. In addition, iTAB helps give library staff the teen perspective. iTAB meets on  a monthly basis throughout the school year. The iTAB Members contribute valuable ideas for teen programming and collection development and have opportunities for volunteering.

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Snag A Bundle!

Finding a mix of books for your little ones just got a lot easier. The Independence Public Library now has Bundles 2 Go!

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Making plans? Check out what's going on at the Independence Public Library and what's Happening Around Town; or create your own fun with Famous Birthdays and Other Holidays and Events.