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Family Lego

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

Join us for a family night with Legos! There will be a story and story-based challenges to inspire your creativity.

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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Indianola Public Library

Winter Break Chess Club Tournament

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids & Families
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Activity, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

The Indianola Public Library is hosting a Winter Break chess tournament! Everybody will play all rounds, and prizes will be awarded for the top players.

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.

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.

Storytime with Janis

9:30am - 10:00am
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! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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 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! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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 with Janis

9:30am - 10:00am
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! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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 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! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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.

Soup-er Bowl 2025

11:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy soup at the library every Friday in January! Soups are provided by local community members and groups for everyone to taste test and vote on their favorite. Anyone is welcome to taste soups or to bring in soup to share!

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

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, Classes & Workshops, Meetups, Special Events
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. Grade 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.

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.

Evening Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids & Families
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, scarves and stories for a (slightly) lower-key Storytime. We welcome children of all abilities to create an inclusive environment.

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.

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.

Storytime with Janis

9:30am - 10:00am
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! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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 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! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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.

Bingo!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:

Play bingo at the library for the chance to win a prize! BYOB, beer and wine only.

Teen Hangout

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Activity, Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Meetups, 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 with Janis

9:30am - 10:00am
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! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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 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! Stories will be the same for both sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
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.