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Kids Create (gr K-5)

2:00pm–3:00pm
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

Storytime is intended for children ages 12 months to 5 years, with a caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome.

Messy

This activity will be messy.  Please dress accordingly.

After-School Bingo (gr 3-5)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:

Come and play Bingo after school! Prizes will be awarded to the lucky winners!

For grade 3-5 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

6:00pm–6:30pm
Storytime
Cancelled
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

Storytime is intended for children ages 12 months to 5 years, with a caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome.

Storytime with Janis

10:30am–11:00am
Storytime
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

Storytime is intended for children ages 12 months to 5 years, with a caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome.

Friends of the Library Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
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

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
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 with Janis

10:30am–11:00am
Storytime
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

Storytime is intended for children ages 12 months to 5 years, with a caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome.

Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
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.

Soup-er Bowl 2026

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
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

Storytime is intended for children ages 12 months to 5 years, with a caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome.

Teen Art Cart

All Day
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. 

Saturday Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
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

Storytime is intended for children ages 12 months to 5 years, with a caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome.

Family Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
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

Storytime is intended for children ages 12 months to 5 years, with a caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome.

Storytime with Janis

10:30am–11:00am
Storytime
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

Storytime is intended for children ages 12 months to 5 years, with a caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome.

Evening Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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 Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh.

"Emma loves her husband Leo and their young daughter Ruby: she’d do anything for them. But almost everything she's told them about herself is a lie.

Teen Hangout

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
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 with Janis

10:30am–11:00am
Storytime
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

Storytime is intended for children ages 12 months to 5 years, with a caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome.

Soup-er Bowl 2026

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
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

Storytime is intended for children ages 12 months to 5 years, with a caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome.

Teen Art Cart

All Day
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. 

Seed Swap & Giveaway

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Indianola Public Library
Room: BothRooms
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for Nine Square Feet's 11th annual Seed Swap & Giveaway! Starting at 12:30 p.m., each adult attendee can pick up to 5 free packets of seed and children (12 and under) can pick up to 2 free packets. Or come early at 12 p.m.

Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Storytime
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

Storytime is intended for children ages 12 months to 5 years, with a caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome.

Storytime with Janis

10:30am–11:00am
Storytime
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

Storytime is intended for children ages 12 months to 5 years, with a caregiver.  Older siblings are welcome.

High School Book Club

3:15pm–4:15pm
Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors, Meetups
Event Details:

Talk books, eat snacks.