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Independence Public Library Creating Possibilities, Changing Lives Open Access Card Holders may also access the library during the following hours, in addition to our regular hours.

Open Access Hours - M - F, 5:35 PM - 10:00 PM, Sat and Sun, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Call (620) 331-3030 for curbside pickup or to arrange homebound delivery.

We had lots of fun at our October Stay and Play! Thank you to Mandy with Parents as Teachers for being our guest this mo...
10/13/2026

We had lots of fun at our October Stay and Play! Thank you to Mandy with Parents as Teachers for being our guest this month.

We hope to see you at our next stay and play November 10th at 10:15AM!

Grab your family and come join us on Tuesday, October 20th at 6PM for an evening of painting pumpkins and some warm appl...
10/12/2026

Grab your family and come join us on Tuesday, October 20th at 6PM for an evening of painting pumpkins and some warm apple c***r!

All ages are welcome, and pumpkins will be provided by the library! No RSVP required, but we are limited to 65 pumpkins! First-come, first-served. We can't wait to see you all!

Join us next Tuesday for our stay and play program! We will have guest Mandy Fredrickson from Parents as Teachers, along...
10/07/2026

Join us next Tuesday for our stay and play program! We will have guest Mandy Fredrickson from Parents as Teachers, along with different play stations for ages 0-5, and a story.

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This event will take place in the 2nd floor Meeting room at the Independence Public Library at 10:15AM

09/24/2026

Just in time for Dolly Parton Day (Sept. 25), we’re celebrating the icon who showed us that a heart full of love and a story full of imagination can change the world. Through her Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, she has gifted over 300 million books worldwide. Celebrate this American icon by strolling through Kiddy Land at Riverside Park and Ralph Mitchell Zoo and enjoy her timeless, heartwarming book, “Coat of Many Colors!” GET INDEPENDENCE

09/24/2026

2026 Rock the Block is in the books! We had a blast celebrating literacy and the community! Thank you to all who were involved and made the day a success.

Travel back to the early 20th century with Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke! This atmospheric historical novel weaves mys...
09/22/2026

Travel back to the early 20th century with Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke! This atmospheric historical novel weaves mystery, family legacy, and forgotten history into a spellbinding narrative. It is the perfect story to get lost in during a quiet evening at home.

Find and reserve it on our catalog at https://www.seknfind.org

🎉 THAT’S A WRAP ON ROCK THE BLOCK! 🎸⚡What an incredible, high-energy afternoon! Thank you to every single person, family...
09/21/2026

🎉 THAT’S A WRAP ON ROCK THE BLOCK! 🎸⚡

What an incredible, high-energy afternoon! Thank you to every single person, family, food truck, and organization who brought the festival magic to Maple Street! Thanks to your generosity on the mini-golf course, we raised valuable support for the Independence Area Community Chest ! 🪙❤️

Now, it’s time for the ultimate festival countdown… THE BATTLE OF THE BOOTHS WINNERS! 🏆

🥇 1st Place ("Main Stage Headliner" Grand Prize):
Midwest Pregnancy Care Center 🤘✨
Taking home the ultimate crown, including a 1-Year Membership to the IPL Cultivate Indy Small Business Lab, a custom 7' x 42" vinyl banner, and a 3-hour after-hours library event space.

🥈 2nd Place ("Direct Support" Package):
Tree House Early Learning Center 👏
Scoring a 1-Year Membership to the Cultivate Indy Lab, a custom 4' x 36" vinyl banner, and a dedicated 1st-floor pop-up display feature at the library for a full month.

🥉 3rd Place Tie ("Opening Act" Package):
Scouts & Upper Cut Boxing Club 🥊⛺
It was a dead-heat throwdown! Both amazing groups are walking away with a 1-Year Membership to the Cultivate Indy Lab, 50 free full-color 11" x 17" flyer prints, and a prominent main entryway flyer feature for a month.

⛳ BEST GOLF COURSE DESIGN:
You voted with your change, and after counting up the crowd energy, here are the champions of the mini golf challenge. Check out the photos below to see the incredible, creative mini-golf holes built by our local crews! Thank you to the IHS Woods Class for designing these wonderful holes!

🎟️ DOOR PRIZE WINNERS:
All winners have been selected and officially contacted! 🎁

Thank you all for turning up the volume and making Independence rock! See you next time! ☮️🕺📻🎸🛹

Check out this new Non-Fiction read! In Off the Scales, Reuters columnist Aimee Donnellan tells the incredible inside st...
09/21/2026

Check out this new Non-Fiction read! In Off the Scales, Reuters columnist Aimee Donnellan tells the incredible inside story of Ozempic and the race to cure obesity. This book provides an intriguing look at modern medical discovery and modern culture.

Place a hold on it today by visiting https://www.seknfind.org

Spark big imaginations with The Ordinary and Extraordinary Auden Greene by Corey Ann Haydu! This heartwarming middle-gra...
09/19/2026

Spark big imaginations with The Ordinary and Extraordinary Auden Greene by Corey Ann Haydu! This heartwarming middle-grade story follows a young girl learning to find beauty in everyday moments and unexpected friendships. It is a fantastic weekend read for young readers looking for inspiration and warmth.
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220 E Maple Street
Independence, KS
67301

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Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm

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