Event List

Featured Events

A sunny outdoor gathering with people enjoying food, games, and activities at the Indianola library.

Summer Bash

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Lawn at Indianola Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Food trucks (including dessert!), inflatables, lawn games, and more at our annual IPL block party! Also featuring board games from the Dealt Hand and music courtesy of KNIA and the...

Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Food trucks (including dessert!), inflatables, lawn games, and more at our annual IPL block party! Also featuring board games from the Dealt Hand and music courtesy of KNIA and the big red radio.

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A chess set.

Chess Club

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Kids, Teens
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.

Photos of toys for young children.

Library Playdate

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

Meet friends at the Library on Saturday to read, hang out, and play. Try our Wind Tunnel, find the Scavenger Hunt items, and enjoy the EXCLUSIVE Library Playdate toys that are only available during Playdates!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This event is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child.

Young children smiling and dancing together during storytime.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Age Group:
Storytime
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Storytime
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and shaker eggs on Saturday mornings!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This event is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child.

Young children smiling and dancing together during storytime.

Storytime with Janis

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group:
Storytime
Storytime:

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

Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Storytime
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

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

Tip: come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area.

*Storytimes are designed for children age 12 months to 5 years. Older siblings are always welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This event is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child.

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Evening Book Club:

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

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

Evening Book Club

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

Young children smiling and dancing together during storytime.

Storytime with Janis

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group:
Storytime
Storytime:

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

Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Storytime
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

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

Tip: come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area.

*Storytimes are designed for children age 12 months to 5 years. Older siblings are always welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This event is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child.

Library Board

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
"Morning Book Club" The sun is smiling.

Morning Book Club

Friday, August 14, 2026 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.

Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Age Group:
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.

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Evening Book Club:

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

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

Evening Book Club

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

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Indianola Public Library
Library Board

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
"Morning Book Club" The sun is smiling.

Morning Book Club

Friday, September 11, 2026 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.

Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Age Group:
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.

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Evening Book Club:

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

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

Evening Book Club

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

Library Board

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Age Group:
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.

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Evening Book Club:

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

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

Evening Book Club

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

Library Board

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Indianola Public Library
"Morning Book Club" The sun is smiling.

Morning Book Club

Friday, November 13, 2026 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.

Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Age Group:
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.

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Evening Book Club:

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

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

Evening Book Club

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

Library Closed

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Closing
Branches:
Indianola Public Library