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

5:30pm–7:00pm
Kids & Families
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

6:00pm–6:30pm
Kids & Families
Cancelled
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 with Janis

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
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.

Evening Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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 The Six by Loren Grush.

Teen Hangout - Art Cart

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
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 with Janis

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
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

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids & Families, Teens, Tweens
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.

Sip & Paint

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Library Playdate

All Day
Kids & Families
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

All Day
Teens
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.

Saturday Stories

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
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 Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids & Families
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:

Join us for a family night with Legos. You can accept Kelsey’s challenge or build whatever you want!

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.

TBR Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Meetups
Event Details:

Let's talk books! Instead of an assigned book each month, we'll chat about whatever you've been reading recently or what was in your TBR bag. All are welcome even if you haven't heard of our To Be Read service before.

Storytime with Janis

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
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.

Teen Hangout

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
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 with Janis

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
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.

Prohibition & Iowa's Bootlegging Legacy

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Presentations
Event Details:

Join Iowa historical fiction writer, Ann Hanigan Kotz, as she takes you through the early 20th century in her program, Iowa’s Prohibition & Bootlegging Legacy.

Teens Mini Golf

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Activity, Meetups, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kelsey for a night of mini golf provided by Pop Up Games. Registration required. Grades 6 -12 only.

To Be Read: Sign Up Deadline (All Ages)

All Day
Everyone
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. 4th grade through adult.

Morning Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
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 Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah.

Library Board Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

To Be Read: Pick Up (All Ages)

All Day
Everyone
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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
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.

Houseplant Swap

4:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Meetups
Event Details:

Bring your extra houseplants or cuttings and take some new ones home! Trading is encouraged but not required. Please ensure plants are free from pests and be prepared to share some information about them.