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HiSET on the move

HiSET on the Move

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

HiSET on the Move (formerly known as GED) is a no-cost opportunity to earn a state-issued high school equivalency credential provided by DMACC.

Teen Hangout

Teen Hangout

Wednesday, April 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.

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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Activity, Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Meetups, Storytime

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.

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

Storytime

Storytime with Janis

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Storytime:

Songs, shakers, and stories at every storytime, so you can choose any day or come to all of them! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come earl...

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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! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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.

Storytime with Janis

Thursday, April 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! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come earl...

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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! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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.

Someone holds two handfuls of plants towards the camera, with the title "Growing Herbs" and the master gardener logo

Growing Herbs

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentations
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Master Gardener Julie Reed will discuss all things herbs in this presentation. You will learn how to grow, harvest, store, and even cook with them.

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.

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.

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, Classes & Workshops, Meetups, Special Events
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. Grade 6 - 12 only.

Storytime

Saturday Stories

Saturday, April 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.

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Indianola Public Library
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.

HiSET on the move

HiSET on the Move

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

HiSET on the Move (formerly known as GED) is a no-cost opportunity to earn a state-issued high school equivalency credential provided by DMACC.

Library Board Special session

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Trustees of the Indianola Public Library will meet in special session to discuss the library's strategic plan.  

Storytime

Storytime with Janis

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Storytime:

Songs, shakers, and stories at every storytime, so you can choose any day or come to all of them! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come earl...

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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! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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.

Storytime with Janis

Tuesday, April 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! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come earl...

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! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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.

a joyful man and child sit in front of an open laptop

Homeschooling 101

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Presentations
Event Details:

A Homeschooling 101 information session is just one of the ways that Homeschool Iowa equips families who are beginning their homeschooling adventures.

Book cover of Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Evening Book Club:

Books are available at the front desk by request. If you would like to attend on Zoom, register to get the link.

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

Evening Book Club

Books are available at the front desk by request. If you would like to attend on Zoom, register to get the link.

This month we will be discussing Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon.

"Think: Gilmore Girls, but with murder.

HiSET on the move

HiSET on the Move

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
:

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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

HiSET on the Move (formerly known as GED) is a no-cost opportunity to earn a state-issued high school equivalency credential provided by DMACC.

Teen Hangout

Teen Hangout

Wednesday, April 23, 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, Classes & Workshops, Meetups, Storytime

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.

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

Storytime on the Move: Miss Janis Visits Memorial Park

Thursday, April 24, 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:

Storytime on the Move takes us to Memorial Park!  We'll have storytime in the amphitheater, then there will be plenty of playtime on the playground.

Chess Club

Chess Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Kids & Families
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:

For kids in 3rd-12th grades

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

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.

Teen Nerf Attack

Teen Nerf Attack

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Teens
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Activity, Meetups, Special Events
Event Details:

We are bringing back a fan favorite – Nerf Attack! Wear comfortable clothes you can run around in. All NERF supplies will be provided.  For grade 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.

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, Classes & Workshops, Meetups, Special Events
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. Grade 6 - 12 only.

Storytime

Saturday Stories

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Saturday Stories:

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

View Details
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.