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Science Olympics: 4th-5th

10:30am - 11:15am
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:
Are you up for the challenge? Can you solve the science problems and win the gold? Experiments are separated by age group, and will be appropriate for kids who have finished Kindergarten – 3rd grade (9:30 am) or finished 4th-5th grade (10:30 am). ...

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Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

Teen Hangout

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
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

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
We are adding a second storytime each Tuesday and Thursday, beginning in June! 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. ...

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
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
We are adding a second storytime each Tuesday and Thursday, beginning in June! 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 this...

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
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Activity, Meetups
Event Details:
Learn to play or hone your skills at the “Game of Kings.” Puzzles, game notation challenges, and plenty of game play! For all skill levels. For kids in 3rd-12th grades. ...

Friday Explorers: Baby Animals from Swanskis Farm

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:
Play and explore with a different theme each week. This week, Heather and her friends from Swanskis farm will be at the Library with baby animals! ...

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Accompanying Adults

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

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

Morning Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
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:
June's selection is The Sentence by Louise Erdrich. ...

The Sly Mr. Foxx: A 1920s Murder Mystery

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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. But when a guest is found floating in the pool, the dinner party turns into an investigation and every guest is a suspect! BYOB (b...

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.

To Be Read: Pick Up (All Ages)

All Day
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 for you + goodies to keep! We’re streamlining our LootBox, Unboxed, and Handpicked services! New name. Same service. Pick up starts this date and ends in a week. Please notify the library if you have...

Library Playdate

10:00am - 5:00pm
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! ...

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Accompanying Adults

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

Splash 'n' Story

10:30am - 11:30am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Special Events
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! (Adult supervision required) ...

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Accompanying Adults

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

Craft Explosion!

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Make what you want, with the supplies we provide. From google eyes to paint, from feathers to clay, you never know what you’ll find. ...

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.

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

Craft Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Activity, Meetups
Event Details:
Crafts. For kids who have finished Kindergarten – 5th grade. ...

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

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
We are adding a second storytime each Tuesday and Thursday, beginning in June! 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. ...

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
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
We are adding a second storytime each Tuesday and Thursday, beginning in June! 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 this...

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 Fun: Make Your Own Wind Chime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Activity, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Bring the whole family to make your own wind chime! We will be using acrylic paints, so please wear something that is okay to get stained. ...

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.

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

Science Olympics: K-3rd

9:30am - 10:15am
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:
Are you up for the challenge? Can you solve the science problems and win the gold? Experiments are separated by age group, and will be appropriate for kids who have finished Kindergarten – 3rd grade (9:30 am) or finished 4th-5th grade (10:30 am). ...

Disclaimer(s)

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

Science Olympics: 4th-5th

10:30am - 11:15am
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:
Are you up for the challenge? Can you solve the science problems and win the gold? Experiments are separated by age group, and will be appropriate for kids who have finished Kindergarten – 3rd grade (9:30 am) or finished 4th-5th grade (10:30 am). ...

Disclaimer(s)

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

Teen Hangout

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
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

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
We are adding a second storytime each Tuesday and Thursday, beginning in June! 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. ...

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
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
We are adding a second storytime each Tuesday and Thursday, beginning in June! 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 this...

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.

Imagining Tomorrow: How AI is Changing the Way We Create

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentations
Event Details:
We'll explore how generative artificial intelligence is changing creativity and problem-solving. We'll explore how these technologies like ChatGPT and MidJourney are not just for tech experts but for everyone, transforming hobbies, work, and play in ...

Friday Explorers: All Things Magnetic

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Room AB
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:
Play and explore with a different theme each week. This week, it's all things magnetic: magnatiles, magnet experiments, and more! ...

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.

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.