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May 2024
Health & Wellness 365 class w/Kara at the Independence Senior Center
Come join us for info on nutrition, physical activity, and food safety. A food sample is provided at every class. Very informational! 400 5th Ave NE; 319-334-7011
Book Discussion – Canary Girls
Pick up your copy of Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini, and join us to share your thoughts! Interested in conversation and interaction? Join the Independence Public Library to discuss Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini, a novel about women who risked their lives building bombs in Britain’s arsenals during World War I. Enjoy refreshments and share…
Writer’s Group
Like to write? Bring your work to this monthly writing workshop and get support and ideas from fellow writers. Join the Independence Area Writer’s Group at the Independence Public Library for a monthly writing workshop to get support and ideas from other writers and have time to free write. Whether you write fiction, short stories,…
Midnight Rider w/Clay Willie (Country Western music DJ/singing) at the Independence Senior Center
Come join us for some music entertainment. All of the seniors enjoy this activity! 5/22/24 from 10:45-11:45 am, then join us for lunch at noon. Call 319-334-7011 for reservations. 400 5th Ave NE
Story Time
Join story time for fun, reading, and rhymes! Story time is an introduction to the magic of books and reading. Have fun at the Independence Public Library with rhymes, stories, and movements while developing early literacy skills. For more information, visit www.independenceia.org/library, email iplprograms@gmail.com, or call 319-334-2470.
The Great Fire of 1874
In honor of the 150th anniversary, Judy Olsen details the events and the aftermath of the Great Fire of 1874 in downtown Independence. In the early morning hours of May 25, 1874, citizens of Independence were awakened to the cries of “Fire! Fire!” As volunteer firefighters rushed to the scene, flames spread north and south,…
Dungeons & Dragons*
Teens ages 12-18 join forces in worlds of swords and sorcery This fantastical role-playing game is centered on storytelling in worlds of swords and sorcery. Teens ages 12-18 work together solving puzzles and combatting monsters while exploring a dark dungeon, a ruined castle, or a lava-filled cavern without ever leaving the library! Snacks provided. *Registration…
Story Time
Join story time for fun, reading, and rhymes! Story time is an introduction to the magic of books and reading. Have fun at the Independence Public Library with rhymes, stories, and movements while developing early literacy skills. For more information, visit www.independenceia.org/library, email iplprograms@gmail.com, or call 319-334-2470.
June 2024
Caregiver Support Group
“Alzheimer’s Association support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. All caregivers caring for those living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia are…
July 2024
Caregiver Support Group
“Alzheimer’s Association support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. All caregivers caring for those living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia are…
Red Rock Farms | Sunflowers & Sunsets
Join us for the sunflowers and stay for the sunsets. Live music, food, farm tours, sunflowers & sunsets! Open Sunday – Sunday, July 28 – August 4, 4 – 8pm each day!
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