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Indianola Public Library We open doors for curious minds.

As one of the oldest public libraries in the State of Iowa, the Indianola Public Library has a proud tradition of serving the community by connecting residents to information and to each other so they can learn, enjoy, and thrive. Indianola’s proximity to the Des Moines metro area has prompted a rapidly changing community, and the Library is committed to meeting emerging needs and exceeding community expectations.

Operating as usual

12/13/2022

UPDATE:
Our server is back up and running. However, there are still reports of issues with the library app.

Please keep in mind, any notices you received yesterday/today might have incorrect information. Your account might take 24-48 hours to update with correct notifications. Please let us know if you have any questions. 12/13/22, 11:45am
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We are aware of issues with patrons accounts not listing up-to-date checkouts and issues with patron holds. We are in constant contact with our IT team working to resolve the problems. We will post on our social media and website when the issues have been resolved. Thank you for your understanding. -IPL staff, 12/13/22

12/10/2022

Here are your Disney Trivia champions! Thanks to all of the families that joined us last night. Thanks for being our guests! 😉🕯️🎆

12/09/2022

Escape Vecna's Mind, Round 1. Adults and older teens, there's still time to register for tonight's escape rooms! Choose 5pm or 7pm. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/EscapeVecnasMindIPLAdults or through our app ASAP!

12/06/2022

Time is running out to sign up for one of our Geek Week Escape Rooms! Escape Vecna's Mind for teens & adults and Escape the Disney Villains for families. Sign up right here!: https://indianola.librarycalendar.com/events/month?keywords=escape%20room

11/29/2022

This consider becoming a member of the Friends of the Indianola Public Library. With the Friends support, the library is able to offer summer programs for all ages, make necessary updates to library spaces, and support library outreach in our community. In a community like ours, your involvement and support make a big impact. Become a Friend of IPL today! indianolaiowa.gov/friendsofthelibrary

11/29/2022

Thank you, thank you, thank you to the Warren County Philanthropic Partnership for the grant (and the Friends of the Indianola Public Library for the matching funds) for the library to purchase new furniture for the Teen Space. The teens love it!

11/26/2022

So many people benefit from our Friends' support, especially in the summer! The Friends of IPL are the sole sponsor of all summer library events. We don't know what we would do without them! Become a Friend today at indianolaiowa.gov/friendsofthelibrary

11/24/2022

This year, and every year, we're thankful for our patrons... and nutty bars apparently 😜. We love our community and we love coming to work with you all each and every day. Thank you for supporting your library!

11/22/2022

The Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving. We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 10:00 am. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/19/2022

Join the Friends of the Indianola Public Library , and just watch the immediate impact people like you have on your community. It matters. Become a Friend of IPL today! indianolaiowa.gov/friendsofthelibrary

11/16/2022

Thank you to everyone who came to our Annual Friends of the Library Social Hour last night. President of the Friends, Shayla Rabe, Library Director, Michele Patrick, and librarians, Janis Comer, Jacy West, and Alison Brown gave the annual presentation highlighting how well the library is doing and how the support of the Friends is integral to that success. If you're interested in becoming a Friend of IPL, follow this link: http://www.indianolaiowa.gov/848/Friends-of-the-Library

11/16/2022

We want to thank our Friends of the Indianola Public Library for their continued enthusiastic support. The library wouldn't be what it is today without you! ❤ Become a Friend today! indianolaiowa.gov/friendsofthelibrary

11/11/2022

Today we celebrate and thank our veterans, especially our very own, Jody and Jacy. To all those who have served, and those who continue to serve… thank you for your service, and Happy Veterans Day!

11/08/2022

Friday, November 11, 2022, Veterans Day will be recognized as an observed holiday by the City of Indianola. Therefore, the Library will be closed for regular business in observance of the city holiday. However, the scheduled Jurassic Nerf Attack for TEENS in grades 6-12 is still on! We'll see you at 5:30 on Friday!

11/04/2022

Yes. Graphic novels and manga are real books.

10/31/2022

Tonight’s the night! 5:30-6:30, costumes, hot dogs, trucks, treats! Join us at the library!

10/28/2022

We can't wait to see you all next Monday for our annual Trunk or Treat! It's on a NEW NIGHT, 10/31, 5:30-6:30pm, with a hot dog supper grilled on site! The Water Pollution Control department won the coveted Silver Pumpkin award for Best Display last year... Let's see who wins this year! City of Indianola Indianola Police Department Indianola Fire Department Stephanie Erickson Mayor of Indianola Indianola Municipal Utilities

10/26/2022

It's almost here! Our annual Trunk or Treat event will be on a NEW DATE this year: Monday, October 31st, from 5:30-6:30pm at the Library. Come in your costumes for a free hot dog supper, decorated trucks (and their treats!), and see if you can spot the Library dinos! 🦖 City of Indianola Indianola Police Department Indianola FireDept Indianola Municipal Utilities Stephanie Erickson Mayor of Indianola

10/20/2022

It's an epic FAMILY NERF battle...with a twist! Costumes are encouraged, so you can give everyone a preview of your trick-or-treat outfit. Friday, 10/28, 6-7pm. No registration necessary.

10/19/2022

Spend quality time at the library during our Family Snack & Paint. All supplies provided. Free. Register here: https://bit.ly/3VAuLwj

10/17/2022

Will you escape?! Register now before it fills up! https://bit.ly/3CMpcCK

10/17/2022

You could say Janis was excited… Indianola Fire Department City of Indianola

09/29/2022

Make a difference at your library! Teens in 6th - 12th grade can suggest materials to order, plan programs, and get volunteer hours. Meetings are the 1st Monday every month at 6pm. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3LQEOJy

09/23/2022

...to a parade near you! See you Saturday at 10am at the Log Cabin Day Parade!

09/22/2022

...the library dinos...

09/21/2022

Tomorrow night's forecast has 80% cloud coverage, and sadly 0% chance of Stargazing at the Middleswart Lodge. The Stargazing event at 8pm on 9/22 has been canceled due to weather.

09/21/2022

All things Minecraft starts Monday, 9/26 at 3:30pm! 4th Mondays of each month for K-5th graders.

This event does not require your own handheld device, but you are welcome to bring in any handheld device that has Minecraft and is cross-play compatible. We will be able to connect you to the server.

09/20/2022

Coming soon...

09/13/2022

Can't find your favorite graphic novel or manga in the library? We now have Comics Plus! No waitlines. No limits. Thousands of digital titles for all ages at your fingertips. indianolaiowa.gov/Comics-Plus

09/07/2022

Join our brand new Pokémon Club! Feel free to bring your own handheld device or trading cards in. Whether it's a phone for Pokémon Go or a switch with any type of Pokémon game. The library will also provide a Pokémon video game available for play.

09/03/2022

Are you ready for an EPIC night out with the fam? Pizza and drinks provided. Registration requested for pizza count. Register here: https://bit.ly/3x1dFNR

08/31/2022

Yes! We have your favorite Heeler family not only on DVD, but book, and game too! Browse here: https://bit.ly/3KsyTtp

08/30/2022

The library will be closed Monday, 9/5 in observance of Labor Day.

08/29/2022

Pardon our mess! Due to the heavy rain this morning, you may notice empty shelves, buckets, and fans. Please let library staff know if you need assistance around the affected areas, or would like a book missing from the shelf.

08/26/2022

Enjoy an all new escape room for adults! This time, you find yourself stuck in a museum—but not just any museum. Solve the mystery of the odd artifacts and escape the room. Register before it fills up! https://bit.ly/3QOQtu2

08/23/2022

The issue blocking log-in access to library accounts has been resolved! You should now be able to log in to the app and My Account online. Thank you for your patience.

08/18/2022

We are aware of an issue blocking log-in access to library accounts for some users. Library staff are still able to access all accounts at this time. Please call us at 515-961-9418 if you have any questions about your account while we work to resolve the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience.

07/25/2022

The library will be closed Aug. 1-2 for the installation of energy efficient lighting. Curbside pickup will be available from 10 am to 6 pm on those days. We apologize for any inconvenience.

07/22/2022

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07/18/2022

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Indianola, IA
50125

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Tuesday	10am - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

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February is filled with heart shaped candies and fluffy companions to buy; which I shamelessly purchase each year. If you're trying to avoid all of the red and pink branding until everything goes on sale February 15th, here are some books to pass the time (fitting a Valentine's theme, of course). Contemporary romance: Have We Met? by Camille Baker. This one was such a fun read! I loved the characters that were introduced, including all of the friends that Corinne made. The love interest was naturally developed and the banter between them, and pretty much every character, felt natural and fun. Highly recommend! Thriller with romantic elements: The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins. Now there isn't genuine affection in this book, but the relationship dynamics that occur in this thriller give some interesting examples of romance without love. By the end though, true love does show it's face... even if it looks a little odd. Friendship: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See. To be truthful, I haven't read this yet. But when looking for an example of friendship in a book, this one caught my eye. The story spans decades on the island of Jeju, and when I read "fierce and unforgettable female divers" it immediately went on by TBR list. For more February themed reads, head to https://buff.ly/3gmvGgC. You'll also see the Black History Month book list, which I'll talk about next week. I want to finish one of the books I'm reading for it so one of you can get your hands on it right away! -Jacy #romancebooks #friendship #februaryreads

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

We had over 200 people at our Stuffed Animal Sleepover last night! All of the stuffed animals had a blast staying at the library overnight. The librarians stayed late into the night to make sure all animals brushed their teeth after all of their shenanigans. 😉 Janis loves doing events for the whole family. Like this post if you would like to see more events like this one!

Due to the weather, the Morning Book Club's discussion of The Rose Code has been postponed until the Feb. 11 meeting. Stay home and safe!

The library will be closed Thursday, Dec. 23rd - Sunday, Dec. 26th, and will reopen Monday, Dec. 27th at 10:00am. We will close again Saturday, Jan.1st, and reopen Sunday, Jan. 2nd at 1pm. Happy holidays!

Now you can click "print" from the comfort of your own home. Send your print files to the library's printer, stop by the library to pick up and pay for your print, then be on your merry way! http://indianolaiowa.gov/1037/Printing-Scanning #IPL ##locallibrary #publiclibrary #hereforyou #publicservice

Try this fun activity! Go to our website (link will be posted at the bottom) and type your birthday month and day! Do you relate to any of the books the website generates for you? I relate to the cookbook, Hungry girl fast & easy : all natural recipes in 30 minutes or less by Lillien, Lisa, which is available for checkout. Let us know in the comment section what books you got and if you relate to the books! http://www.indianolaiowa.gov/832/Library -Kelsey #ipl #indianolapubliclibrary #refdesk #librarianlife #checkoutbooks #locallibrary #librarianproblems #thinkindianolafirst #callnumbers #relatable #librarylife

But, WHY Peter?! @bacheloretteabc #TheBachelorette #ipl #loveyourlibrary #read

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There's still time to have your opinions heard! Let us know how we're doing by taking this short survey. 10 questions. Less than 10 minutes. Survey link in bio, or you can find it on our website! #ipl #thinkindianolafirst #survey #librarysurvey #annualsurvey #librariesofinstagram #letyourvoicebeheard #telluswhatyouthink #iplsurvey

We want to hear from you! Take this short, anonymous survey to let us know what we can do to make the Library and the community better for YOU! Click here for the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7XVBG9Q 10 questions. Less than 10 minutes. City of Indianola #thinkindianolafirst #takethelibrarysurvey #LetYourVoiceBeHeard #ipl #librarysurvey #ilovemylibrary #librarysurvey2021

Janis is back with Storytime on Thursday September 2nd! We know that's a while, but don't despair! Here are three of Janis' favorite books from Storytime to tide us over 😊 Up first is 'This is a Ball' by Beck Stanton! Is this book a ball? Maybe you can tell us, we're not sure. Second is 'Stuck' by Oliver Jeffers. What fantastical things are stuck up this tree in the summertime? Finally we have 'And the Robot Went...' by Michelle Robinson. Our robot at the library, the book scanner, goes BEEP. Does this robot go BEEP? All these and more are available for checkout at your public library! Happy reading!

IPL Dino Spotting

Summer starts June 1 at the library! Are you ready?

Dr. Seuss Goodie bags

Hey, we still have storytime!

Crafts with Janis: Kool-Aid playdough

Snacks with Janis: Monkeybread

Book Chat - Sci-Fi

Craft: Scented paints

Book Chat: Middle School

Book chat with Janis: Graphic Novels

Craft: Crescent Roll snacks!

Dinos love the storywalk!

Book Chat with Janis: Treasure Hunt

8-12-2020 Book Chat with Janis

Crafts with Janis 7-27-2020: Chocolate chip cookie in a mug!

8-05-2020 Book chat with Janis

7-29-2020 Book chat with Janis

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Nearby government services

Warren County Health Services
50125
Warren County Historic Preservation Commissio
North Buxton Street
Warren County Health Services
50125
Warren County Health Services
N Buxton Street
Indianola Chamber of Commerce
N. Buxton
Warren County Leadership Institute
N Buxton Street
IMU Fiber
S B Street
Indianola Downtown
50125
Warren County Firefighters Association
50125
Warren County Courthouse (Iowa)
50125
Warren County Sheriff's Office
North Howard
Modern Woodmen Sully Chapter-10579
50125
Simpson College Master of Arts in Teaching/Tr
N C Street
Simpson College Student Government Associatio
N C Street
Simpson Writing Center
N C Street

Other Indianola government services

Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature
118th Avenue
Indianola Parks & Recreation
W 2nd Avenue
Simpson College Student Government Associatio
N C Street
Warren County Leadership Institute
N Buxton Street
Simpson College - Department of Sport Science
N C Street
Warren County Sheriff's Office
North Howard
Warren County Courthouse (Iowa)
50125
Garrett 4 Recorder
50125
Warren County Habitat for Humanity
S Buxton Street
Indianola Downtown
50125
Indianola Fire Department
N. 1st Street
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Kudos for the Indianola Library staff! They are posting "walking books" around the parameter fo the library and changing them out frequently. I see families making this loup quite frequently on our morning jobs. Clyde, our dog, enjoys the books a lot as long as I read the copy to him.

Thank you for a great night with the Blank Park Zoo education department.

I am contacting organizations about our Child Abduction Prevention program. C.A.P. for short. I did a small course earlier this month and channel 5 came out for a short segment. I very much would like to get the information out there as I am very passionate about keeping our children safe. I would like to chat with you more about this if you're interested. I am including our video here for you to look at. Thank you for your time. Dave Nelson. 515-249-0031

Is the pool party still on tonight?

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Xingyang is described as kind, active, sporty, open, outgoing, and polite. Xingyang enjoys playing basketball, riding horses, volleyball, fishing, cooking, playing card games and watching movies. Can anyone help me in my search for a family who can open their heart and home to Xingyang We’re offering a $50.00 referral gift card or donation for the name of any family that will host him. It is through student exchange that we plant seeds of kindness and understanding while building friendships around the world. Message me if you are interested in applying to host Xingyang or if you know of another good family that might enjoy hosting him. Thank you!

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STS Foundation Local Coordinator
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