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  1. Calendar Overlay Library - Adults (12)
  2. Calendar Overlay Library - All Ages/Family (1)
  3. Calendar Overlay Library - Children (12)
  4. Calendar Overlay Library - Closures/Cancellations (2)
  5. Calendar Overlay Library - Teens (5)
  6. Calendar Overlay Main Calendar Events (1)
  7. Calendar Overlay Main Calendar Meetings (4)

Library - Adults

  1. An Evening with NYT Bestselling Author Heather Gudenkauf

    June 8, 2023, 6:30 PM
    @
    Community Room

    Author Heather Gudenkauf returns to IPL to discuss her journey to becoming a writer and bestselling author!

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  2. Footpath Friday

    June 9, 2023, 8:00 AM
    @
    Public Library

    Take a stroll around Independence with the library!

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  3. Community Shred Day

    June 10, 2023, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    @
    Falcon Civic Center

    Clean out and prevent identity theft with BankIowa and the Library!

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  4. Masterpieces and Mocktails with Molly*

    June 13, 2023, 6:30 PM
    @
    Community Room

    Enjoy mocktails while following along on a canvas painting with Molly Hocken!

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  5. 3rd Thursday with Hoover’s Library (Virtual)*

    June 15, 2023, 6:00 PM

    Tune into this encore presentation of "Lou Henry Hoover’s White House Years" via Zoom.

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  6. Footpath Friday

    June 16, 2023, 8:00 AM
    @
    Public Library

    Take a stroll around Independence with the library!

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  7. Dementia Friend Info Session

    June 22, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    @
    Community Room

    Learn about living with dementia & things you can do to support those living with the disease.

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  8. Footpath Friday

    June 23, 2023, 8:00 AM
    @
    Public Library

    Take a stroll around Independence with the library!

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  9. Urban Sketching*

    June 24, 2023, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    Community Room

    Create quick sketches of outdoors scenes with local artist Steve Russell

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  10. Book Discussion

    June 26, 2023, 6:30 PM
    @
    Community Room

    Pick up your copy of Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro at the circulation desk and join us to share your thoughts!

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  11. Blood Drive*

    June 28, 2023, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    @
    Community Room

    Sign up to donate blood at the library!

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  12. Footpath Friday

    June 30, 2023, 8:00 AM
    @
    Public Library

    Take a stroll around Independence with the library!

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Library - All Ages/Family

  1. Family Fort Night!

    June 23, 2023, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    @
    Public Library

    Join us for after-hours family fun in the library creating forts among the books!

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Library - Children

  1. An Animal Chorus

    June 7, 2023, 9:30 AM
    @
    Community Room

    Meet live animals up close and explore different ways animals communicate

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  2. Creature Feature with Fontana

    June 7, 2023, 1:00 PM
    @
    Public Library

    Find out the new pet IPL will host each month with an intro by Michael Maas.

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  3. Outdoor Story Time

    June 8, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    Public Library

    Enjoy fun, reading, and rhymes in the green space outside the Library

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  4. Maker Monday Kits

    June 12, 2023, 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
    @
    Public Library

    Craft with the library at home with a take-home kit!

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  5. Move to Your Groove

    June 14, 2023, 9:30 AM
    @
    Community Room

    Join Heinz Academy at the library to find your dance groove!

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  6. Outdoor Story Time

    June 15, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    Public Library

    Enjoy fun, reading, and rhymes in the green space outside the Library

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  7. Legos @ the Library

    June 19, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    @
    Community Room

    Try our Lego challenge or free build your own creation to be displayed in the library!

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  8. Super Friends to the Rescue!

    June 21, 2023, 9:30 AM
    @
    Community Room

    Join kids’ comedian Dennis Porter for interactive, improvisational theater fun.

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  9. Outdoor Story Time

    June 22, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    Public Library

    Enjoy fun, reading, and rhymes in the green space outside the Library

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  10. Maker Monday Kits

    June 26, 2023, 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
    @
    Public Library

    Craft with the library at home with a take-home kit!

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  11. Art Adventures*

    June 27, 2023, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    @
    Community Room

    Have fun exploring different kinds of art with the Buchanan County Extension Office at this free camp!

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  12. Outdoor Story Time

    June 29, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    Public Library

    Enjoy fun, reading, and rhymes in the green space outside the Library

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Library - Closures/Cancellations

  1. Library Closing Early for Staff Development

    June 14, 2023, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    @
    Public Library

    The library will close early for staff training.

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  2. Library Closed

    June 18, 2023, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    @
    Public Library

    The library will be closed all day on Sunday, June 18, in honor of Father’s Day.

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Library - Teens

  1. Tiny Art*

    June 12, 2023, 6:30 PM
    @
    Community Room

    Come to this workshop to create your tiny art and have your work displayed in our Tiny Art Show!

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  2. Minecraft*

    June 16, 2023, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    @
    Public Library

    Network Nirvana brings Dreamland Carnivale to IPL!

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  3. Mad Skillz*

    June 21, 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    @
    Community Room

    Figure out puzzles, use your creativity, and show off your mad skillz. Pizza included!

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  4. Dungeons and Dragons*

    June 25, 2023, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    @
    Community Room

    Teens ages 12-18 join forces in worlds of swords and sorcery

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  5. Acting and Drama Workshop

    June 29, 2023, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    @
    Community Room

    6th, 7th, and 8th graders can learn improv and basic acting skills, enjoy snacks, and have fun!

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Main Calendar Events

  1. City Wide Clean Up Day

    June 10, 2023, 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    @

    Various locations - Please see the flyer for full details

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Main Calendar Meetings

  1. Airport Board Meeting

    June 7, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    @

    Airport Terminal Meeting Room

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  2. City Council Meeting

    June 12, 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    @

    City Hall

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  3. Library Board of Trustees Meeting

    June 15, 2023, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    @

    Community Room of the Library

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  4. City Council Meeting

    June 26, 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    @

    City Hall

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