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"Evening Book Club" The background has a light teal blob and three speech balloons with faces in them, having a conversation.

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room B- Not Available for Public Use 5/1/24-7/31/24. All public requests will be denied.
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Join us for a lively discussion of the book of the month! Book club reads are available to check out at the front desk. Check our website for an updated list of books we're reading.

"Bingo! Adults" Two people clap and dance.

Bingo!

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
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Play bingo at the library for the chance to win a prize! BYOB, beer and wine only.

"Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?" A picture of the presenter is nest to a megaphone and the shadow of a man with a pipe.

Will the REAL Sherlock Holmes please stand up?

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentations
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A presentation by president of The Younger Stamfords of Iowa City, Monica Schmidt, delineating the differences between the literary Holmes and the Holmes of pop culture.

"Morning Book Club" The sun is smiling.

Morning Book Club

Friday, June 14, 2024 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: Room B- Not Available for Public Use 5/1/24-7/31/24. All public requests will be denied.
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors

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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June's selection is The Sentence by Louise Erdrich.

"The Sly Mr. Foxx, A 1920s Murder Mystery" A woman dressed like she's at a 1920s party swings from a hoop.

The Sly Mr. Foxx: A 1920s Murder Mystery

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

It’s the Roaring 20s and you are invited to a lavish party, hosted by an elusive billionaire at his Long Island estate.

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.

"Imagining Tomorrow, How AI is Changing the Way We Create" Behind a picture of the presenter is a cloudy blue sky and the hand of a robot reaching upwards.

Imagining Tomorrow: How AI is Changing the Way We Create

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentations
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We'll explore how generative artificial intelligence is changing creativity and problem-solving.

"Evening Book Club" The background has a light teal blob and three speech balloons with faces in them, having a conversation.

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room B- Not Available for Public Use 5/1/24-7/31/24. All public requests will be denied.
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion of the book of the month! Book club reads are available to check out at the front desk. Check our website for an updated list of books we're reading.

"Sip and Paint" A messy table with a canvas, brushes, and paint smudges is in the background. There are photos of past sip and paint events, with smiling library patrons and their works of art.

Sip & Paint

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Paint with acrylics and sip a mocktail! BYOB (beer and wine only).

Disclaimer(s)

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

"Bingo! Adults" Two people clap and dance.

Bingo!

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:

Play bingo at the library for the chance to win a prize! BYOB, beer and wine only.

"Morning Book Club" The sun is smiling.

Morning Book Club

Friday, July 12, 2024 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: Room B- Not Available for Public Use 5/1/24-7/31/24. All public requests will be denied.
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors

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.

Event Details:

July's selection is In Five Years by Rebecca Serle.

"The Baker Street Escape, A Sherlock Holmes Escape Room" There is a detective's pipe and an antique pocket watch on either side of the text.

The Baker Street Escape: A Sherlock Holmes Escape Room

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and riddle your way out of this Sherlock Holmes themed escape room! No need to have any prior knowledge of Sherlock in any form before this escape room. 

"The Baker Street Escape, A Sherlock Holmes Escape Room" There is a detective's pipe and an antique pocket watch on either side of the text.

The Baker Street Escape: A Sherlock Holmes Escape Room

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and riddle your way out of this Sherlock Holmes themed escape room! No need to have any prior knowledge of Sherlock in any form before this escape room. 

"The Baker Street Escape, A Sherlock Holmes Escape Room" There is a detective's pipe and an antique pocket watch on either side of the text.

The Baker Street Escape: A Sherlock Holmes Escape Room

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and riddle your way out of this Sherlock Holmes themed escape room! No need to have any prior knowledge of Sherlock in any form before this escape room. 

"Puzzle Competition; compete to finish your puzzle first" There are puzzle pieces in a lighter green color than the green background.

Puzzle Competition

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. Please only register for one spot for your team.

"Produce Swap & Giveaway; a partnership with Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church" The background is a picture of fresh vegetables piled in a cloth lined basket.

Produce Swap & Giveaway

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Meetups
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Stop in to pick up fresh, locally grown produce at no cost! Gardeners may also bring in their extra produce to trade or donate. This event is in partnership with Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church.

"Evening Book Club" The background has a light teal blob and three speech balloons with faces in them, having a conversation.

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room B- Not Available for Public Use 5/1/24-7/31/24. All public requests will be denied.
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion of the book of the month! Book club reads are available to check out at the front desk. Check our website for an updated list of books we're reading.

"Libby 101; one-on-one, drop in, how-to" Someone is reclining while holding a kindle in both hands, with their legs wrapped in a blanket. There is a picture of the Libby app logo.

Libby 101

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room B- Not Available for Public Use 5/1/24-7/31/24. All public requests will be denied.
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Learn all the tips and tricks you need to get ebooks and audiobooks right on your phone or other device.

"Sip and Paint" A messy table with a canvas, brushes, and paint smudges is in the background. There are photos of past sip and paint events, with smiling library patrons and their works of art.

Sip & Paint

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Paint with acrylics and sip a mocktail! BYOB (beer and wine only).

Disclaimer(s)

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

"Produce Swap & Giveaway; a partnership with Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church" The background is a picture of fresh vegetables piled in a cloth lined basket.

Produce Swap & Giveaway

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Meetups
Event Details:

Stop in to pick up fresh, locally grown produce at no cost! Gardeners may also bring in their extra produce to trade or donate. This event is in partnership with Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church.

"How to save your seeds" A person wearing a red flannel, jeans, and gloves kneels outside, pouring a packet of green bean seeds into their hand. There is a Seed Library and Master Gardener logo.

How to Save Your Seeds

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Master Gardener Melissa Hanson will demonstrate how you can save common vegetable seeds, give storage recommendations, and lead a hands-on activity.

Disclaimer(s)

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.