Independence Public Library

08/15/2026

This OGO update has double the fun! Two Oaklees joined their friends for a fun camping adventure at Backbone Park! Looks like they had a great time exploring the great outdoors, making memories, and enjoying a little campfire fun. ❤️🐿️⛺️🌲

Don't forget to share your adventures with Oaklee by sending photos to [email protected]!

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

Stop in for our Kanopy Demo & Drop-in Help hour and see how easy it is to stream movies, documentaries, and more - all free with your library card!

We’ll walk you through how Kanopy works, show you its features, and answer any questions you may have. Stop by anytime during the hour to explore this great resource!

No registration required. For more information, visit our website at www.independenceia.gov/library, call 319-334-2470, or email [email protected].

08/14/2026

Join us for the library’s monthly book discussion, where we dive into a new book each month and share our thoughts, insights, and recommendations.

This month’s discussion will focus on The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. Enjoy refreshments and an opportunity to connect with fellow readers and explore diverse genres and authors!

For more information, visit our website at www.independenceia.gov/662/Public-Library, email [email protected] or call 319-334-2470.

08/13/2026

Oaklee is soaking up the sunset on the shores of Lake Michigan! 🏖️
Our favorite traveling squirrel found the perfect spot to enjoy the sandy beach, beautiful views, and a little lakeside relaxation. What a gorgeous way to end the day! 🐿️🌅

Share your adventures with Oaklee by sending photos to [email protected]!

08/13/2026

Join us in the Community Room for some family Lego fun! We will have a challenge available, or kids and adults can make their own creations that will be displayed in the library!

No registration needed. Email [email protected] or call 319-334-2470 for more information.

08/13/2026

Join us for an engaging story time at the Independence Public Library, where books come to life through rhymes, movement, and playful interaction. Designed to spark imagination and build early literacy skills, this fun-filled session will take place in the green space outside the library, so bring a blanket or chair!

If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll bring the fun indoors to the Community Room. For more information, visit www.independenceia.gov/library, email [email protected] or call 319-334-2470.

08/13/2026

The Independence Public Library will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 12.

We will return to normal hours of 10:00 am – 8:00 pm on Thursday, August 13.

For more information, call the library at 319-334-2470 or email [email protected].

08/12/2026

Oaklee has been reassigned to a new school in Tonga! Before heading to a new home, Oaklee is enjoying the last few days soaking up the sand and sun around the Tongatapu group of islands. ☀️🏝️ Soon, it will be time to move on to Uiha, part of the Ha’apai group of islands. What an adventure! 🌊✈️

Safe travels, Oaklee! We can’t wait to see where you go next! 🐿️

Send us your Oaklee adventures to [email protected]!

08/12/2026

Wondering how many minutes we read together as a community during this year’s Summer Reading Program? 📚⏱️ The final total is in and it’s INCREDIBLE! 🎉