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Storytime and Crafts at Teen Hangout

Teen Hangout - Storytime & Crafts

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Hangout:

Play board games, video games (Nintendo Switch & Wii-U), do crafts, watch movies, eat, hang out! Every Wednesday after school. Teens grades 6-12 ONLY.

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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Activity, Arts & Crafts, Meetups, Movies, Special Events
Event Details:

Teen Hangout

Play board games, video games (Nintendo Switch & Wii-U), do crafts, watch movies, eat, hang out! Every Wednesday after school. Teens grades 6-12 ONLY.

While supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergies.

Storytime

Storytime with Janis

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Storytime:

Songs, shakers, and stories at every storytime, so you can choose any day or come to all of them!Come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area!

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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

Songs, shakers, and stories at every storytime, so you can choose any day or come to all of them!

Come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child at this program.

Chess Club

Chess Club

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Teens, Tweens
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids & Families, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:

Puzzles, game notation challenges, and plenty of game play! For all skill levels.

Grades 3-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergies.

a few bees investigate a pool of water with rocks and places for them to perch

DIY Bee Baths

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This small addition to your garden makes a big difference for pollinators! All supplies will be provided to make and take home your own bee bath.

Book cover of The List by Yomi Adegoke

Morning Book Club

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Age Group:
Adults
Morning Book Club:

Join the Morning Book Club for a lively discussion of interesting books. Copies of each month's selection are available for checkout at the front desk.

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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Morning Book Club

Join the Morning Book Club for a lively discussion of interesting books. Copies of each month's selection are available for checkout at the front desk.

This month we will be discussing The List by Yomi Adegoke.

"In this sensational, page-turning debut novel, a high-profile female journalist’s world is upended when her fiancé’s name turns up in a viral social media post.

Teen Super Smash Bros Tournament

Teens Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Teens
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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Activity, Meetups, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to win a Super Smash Bros Tournament? Registration is required for pizza count, opens June 1. Grades 6-12 only.

Library Playdate

Library Playdate

All Day
Age Group:
Kids & Families
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Meetups
Event Details:

Meet friends at the Library on Saturday or Sunday to play with the EXCLUSIVE Library Playdate toys, only available on the weekends! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child at this program.

Teen Art Cart

Teen Art Cart

All Day
Age Group:
Teens
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Activity, Arts & Crafts, Meetups
Event Details:

Drop in if you are feeling creative! The Art Cart will be located in the teen room. Bring your sketchbook; supplies are provided. Finished grades 6-12 only.

Splash 'n' Story

Splash 'n' Story

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Age Group:
Kids & Families
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Special Events, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Janis at the pool for this special edition of Tot Splash Time. Come at 10:30, with the interactive storytime to begin about 11:00. Then stay after for some exclusive time with your toddler. Swimsuits required!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child at this program.

Chess Club Tournament

Summer Chess Club Tournament

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Teens, Tweens
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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Kids & Families, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Activity, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Indianola Public Library is hosting a Summer Break chess tournament! Everybody will play all rounds, and prizes will be awarded for the top players.

Pajama Storytime

Pajama Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Age Group:
Kids & Families
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Just like Storytime, but in your Pajamas!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child at this program.

To Be Read

To Be Read: Pick Up (All Ages)

All Day
Age Group:
Everyone
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

A monthly selection of handpicked library items + goodies to keep!

Pick up starts this date and ends in a week. Please notify the library if you have signed up for this service but are unable to pick up your items within a week.

Storytime

Storytime with Janis

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Storytime:

Songs, shakers, and stories at every storytime, so you can choose any day or come to all of them!Come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area!

View Details
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

Songs, shakers, and stories at every storytime, so you can choose any day or come to all of them!

Come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child at this program.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Indianola Public Library Board leadership.

Teen Hangout

Teen Hangout

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Hangout:

Play board games, video games (Nintendo Switch & Wii-U), do crafts, watch movies, eat, hang out! Every Wednesday after school. Teens grades 6-12 ONLY.

View Details
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Activity, Arts & Crafts, Meetups, Movies, Special Events

Teen Hangout

Play board games, video games (Nintendo Switch & Wii-U), do crafts, watch movies, eat, hang out! Every Wednesday after school. Teens grades 6-12 ONLY.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergies.

Storytime

Storytime with Janis

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Storytime:

Songs, shakers, and stories at every storytime, so you can choose any day or come to all of them!Come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area!

View Details
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

Songs, shakers, and stories at every storytime, so you can choose any day or come to all of them!

Come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child at this program.

Puzzle competition

Puzzle Competition

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teams of up to 5 will compete to finish their puzzles and win a prize! Puzzles are 500 pieces and the same for every team. Only one person needs to register for your team.

Christmas in July Family Bingo

Christmas in July Family Bingo

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Waitlist
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cool off with holiday-themed Bingo for the whole family. Snacks and presents – I mean, prizes – provided. Registration requested, as space is limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child at this program.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergies.

Library Playdate

Library Playdate

All Day
Age Group:
Kids & Families
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Meetups
Event Details:

Meet friends at the Library on Saturday or Sunday to play with the EXCLUSIVE Library Playdate toys, only available on the weekends! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child at this program.

Teen Art Cart

Teen Art Cart

All Day
Age Group:
Teens
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Activity, Arts & Crafts, Meetups
Event Details:

Drop in if you are feeling creative! The Art Cart will be located in the teen room. Bring your sketchbook; supplies are provided. Finished grades 6-12 only.

Storytime

Saturday Stories

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Saturday Stories:

Join Janis and Kelsey for stories, songs, and shakers on Saturday mornings!

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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytime

Saturday Stories

Join Janis and Kelsey for stories, songs, and shakers on Saturday mornings!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child at this program.

Family Glow in the Dark Painting

Family Snack & Paint Glow-In-the-Dark Edition - 2nd date

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Register Now
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Activity, Arts & Crafts, Meetups, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our popular painting program is back, with a new twist! Join Kelsey to paint a super-cool piece of art that will glow in a blacklight. This program will be appropriate for older kids, with adult help.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergies.

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

Pajama Storytime

Pajama Storytime

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Cancelled
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Just like Storytime, but in your Pajamas!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child at this program.

Storytime

Storytime with Janis

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Storytime:

Songs, shakers, and stories at every storytime, so you can choose any day or come to all of them!Come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area!

View Details
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

Songs, shakers, and stories at every storytime, so you can choose any day or come to all of them!

Come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child at this program.