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Evening Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors

Evening Book Club

Books are available at the front desk by request. If you would like to attend on Zoom, register to get the link.

Event Details:

This month's discussion book:

Banyan Moon by Thai Thao

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.

Puzzle Competition

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. Only one person needs to register for your team.

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.

Elephant & Piggie Party (and the Pigeon!)

9:00am - 11:00am
Kids & Families
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Don’t let the Pigeon plan the party! Gerald & Piggie will be here, and we’ll have lots of activities, games, crafts, stories and photo-ops for the whole family.

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.

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.

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.

HiSET on the Move

10:00am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

HiSET on the Move (formerly known as GED) is a no-cost opportunity to earn a state-issued high school equivalency credential provided by DMACC.

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.

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.

Clue: Escape the Mansion

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Who is the culprit? 

Which room were they in? 

And what object did they use? 

Find out to win this Clue themed escape room!

Clue: Escape the Mansion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Who is the culprit? 

Which room were they in? 

And what object did they use? 

Find out to win this Clue themed escape room!

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.

Clue: Escape the Mansion

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Who is the culprit? 

Which room were they in? 

And what object did they use? 

Find out to win this Clue themed escape room!

Clue: Escape the Mansion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Who is the culprit? 

Which room were they in? 

And what object did they use? 

Find out to win this Clue themed escape room!

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.