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Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, March 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.

Teen Hangout

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 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.

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.

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

Storytime

Storytime with Janis

Thursday, March 19, 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!Come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area!

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!

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.

Puzzle competition

Puzzle Competition

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Registration Required
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.

Library Playdate

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

Teen Art Cart

Teen Art Cart

All Day
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Activity, Arts & Crafts
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. For grades 6-12 only. 

Storytime Studio

Storytime Studio

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Age Group:
Storytime
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Storytime
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

It’s Storytime PLUS. Stories, songs, shakers AND a different play-based art activity each month!

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.

Kids Create

Kids Create (gr K-5)

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Books and art go together like peanut butter and jelly. Like mysteries and magic. Like dragons and ... more dragons.
Each month will feature a different book-inspired art project for elementary kids, grades K-5.

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.

Family Lego Club

Family Lego Club

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Families
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: 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.

Storytime

Storytime with Janis

Tuesday, March 24, 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!Come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area!

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!

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

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, March 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
Event Details:

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.

This month, we are reading The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

Teen Hangout

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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.

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.

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

Storytime

Storytime with Janis

Thursday, March 26, 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!Come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area!

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!

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

Chess Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Kids
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.

Ladies' Night Out

Ladies' Night Out

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity, Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for evening of interactive games and discussion about books, marriage, motherhood, and romance!

Library Playdate

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

Teen Art Cart

Teen Art Cart

All Day
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Activity, Arts & Crafts
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. For grades 6-12 only. 

Storytime

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, March 28, 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 program is designed for children and accompanying adults.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child at this program.

Storytime

Storytime

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Age Group:
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!

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!

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

Storytime with Janis

Tuesday, March 31, 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!Come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area!

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!

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

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 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.

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.

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

Storytime

Storytime with Janis

Thursday, April 2, 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!Come early and stay after for some playtime in our children's area!

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!

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.

Library Playdate

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

Teen Art Cart

Teen Art Cart

All Day
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Activity, Arts & Crafts
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. For grades 6-12 only.