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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Storytime

Storytime with Janis

Thursday, April 23, 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.

Libby 101

Libby 101

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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.

Chess Club

Chess Club

Thursday, April 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.

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

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, April 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.

Family Lego Club

Family Lego Club

Monday, April 27, 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 event is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child.

Storytime

Storytime with Janis

Tuesday, April 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, April 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.

Teen Hangout

Teen Hangout

Wednesday, April 29, 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 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.

A table with a variety of ceramic, metal, and plastic pots. Some have plants in them.

Edible Container Design

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Edible Landscaping for everyone, everywhere! Learn from Master Gardeners about edible landscaping, and unusual edible plants. We will help you create a small scale garden perfect for a patio or balcony.

Disclaimer(s)

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

High School Book Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Age Group:
Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors, Meetups
Event Details:

Talk books, eat snacks.

A table with a variety of ceramic, metal, and plastic pots. Some have plants in them.

Edible Container Design

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Edible Landscaping for everyone, everywhere! Learn from Master Gardeners about edible landscaping, and unusual edible plants. We will help you create a small scale garden perfect for a patio or balcony.

Disclaimer(s)

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

"Morning Book Club" The sun is smiling.

Morning Book Club

Friday, May 8, 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.

Library Board

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 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, May 19, 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.

Outreach - VCA

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Age Group:
Kids
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Indianola Public Library

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, May 26, 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.

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
Age Group:
Everyone
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.

Library Board

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 9, 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, June 12, 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.

Evening Book Club

Tuesday, June 23, 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.