Calendar of Events

Kids ages 6 years and up can join us in the Community Room for some Lego fun! We will have a challenge available, or kids can make their own creations that will be displayed in the library! No registration needed. Email iplprograms@gmail.com, call 319-334-2470, or go to our website at www.independenceia.org/library for more information.

Bring your current project (be it needlework, crafting, or coloring…or something else!) and enjoy camaraderie while you work! Stop in any time between 2:00 and 3:30 to use the library as your makerspace with the company of others. We’ll supply the coffee – you provide the conversation! For more information, visit www.independenceia.org/library, email iplprograms@gmail.com, or call 319-334-2470.

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.

Benefit Ride for Wildthunder Animal Rehabilitation and Sanctuary.
Ride starts w/ registration at 10 AM from Leroys in Aurora and ends at Fat Boys in Hazelton

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The Friends of the Library are hosting their book sale again this fall in the Library’s Community Room. Stop in and browse the great selection of books, movies, and puzzles that are available for purchase. For more information, visit www.independenceia.org/library, email iplprograms@gmail.com, or call 319-334-2470.

The Friends of the Library are hosting their book sale again this fall in the Library’s Community Room. Stop in and browse the great selection of books, movies, and puzzles that are available for purchase. For more information, visit www.independenceia.org/library, email iplprograms@gmail.com, or call 319-334-2470.

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.

Pulled pork sandwiches, with mac & cheese if wanted. hot dogs, chips and a treat. From 5 to 7 at Walmart.

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 is required. Call 319-334-2470, visit www.independenceia.org/library, or email iplprograms@gmail.com for more information on joining this campaign.

Join us for a nutrition/learn about physical activity class at the Independence Senior Center on 9/18/23 at 11 am (400 5th Ave NE). Enjoy a food sample at each class and socialize with others!

Whether you currently play or are interested in starting, come to the library for an introduction to DND with Mike Peyton and then take part in a one shot adventure! *Registration is required – please email iplprograms@gmail.com, call 319-334-2470, or stop into the library to register! For more information, visit our website at www.independenceia.org/library.

If you care for someone living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia, you are invited to attend this safe, confidential support group, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. Group will meet in the Community Room at the Independence Public Library. Attendees will develop mutual support and social relationships, as well as learn about dementia and develop methods and skills to solve problems. For more information, visit www.independenceia.org/library, email iplprograms@gmail.com or call 319-334-2470.

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.

Join TJ from Network Nirvana at IPL for the new season of Minecraft: Season of the Swashbuckler! Players will kick off the season with all-new levels of power to help access late-game content. Dive into RogueWatersOnline and later travel to Davy Jones’ Locker with the library and Network Nirvana! Pizza is included in this fun after-hours event! *Registration is required – register by emailing iplprograms@gmail.com, calling 319-334-2470, or stopping into the library. For more information, visit www.independenceia.org/library.

Come to the Independence Senior Center (400 5th Ave NE) on 9/22/23 at 10:45 am to listen to Country Western music by Night Rider-played by Clay Willie and his partner. Everyone enjoys their performance!!

Interested in conversation and interaction? Join the Independence Public Library to discuss The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. Enjoy refreshments and share your thoughts on the novel! For more information, visit our website at www.independenceia.org/library, email iplprograms@gmail.com, or call 319-334-2470.

Come to the Independence Senior Center (400 5th Ave NE) on 9/25/23 at 10:45 am for a Fall Prevention Activity and Presentation. September is Fall Prevention Month! Take a short walk around the community, learn about falls, take an assessment to determine if you are a fall risk, and learn how to prevent falls!!

CPR training provided by Independence Fire Dept. at Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting. Starts at 7:00 PM Sept. 26th at Indee Community Bible Church, 301 2nd ST SE.

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, screenplays, poetry, or something else, collaborate with fellow writers in this supportive, informal environment! Group meets monthly in the Community Room at the library. For more information, email iplprograms@gmail.com, call 319-334-2470, or go to website at www.independenceia.org/library.

Jerry Bond, certified dog trainer and owner of Paws Laws Training & Boarding, LLC, with the Indee Bark Park is offering a basic agility course training class. Learn the basics of agility course training. This class will be held at the Indee Bark Park on the NEW 9 Station Agility Course. This class will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30th from 1-3pm at the Indee Bark Park located at 1305 5th Ave NE in Independence. We will only take 15 dogs with humans in this class and the cost is $20. Pre-Registration is required. Register and Pay at the Falcon Civic Center (1305 5th Ave NE, Independence). Space to watch the class is unlimited, so come out and spend some of your Saturday with us! For more information, contact Joe Olsen @ 319-327-3911
To learn more about the trainer, Jerry Bond, Visit www.pawslawstraining.com