Blueprint Theater

Become the architect to a new and unique story at the Independence Public Library. Words, words everywhere! Build words into actions. Participants can volunteer as performers or sit back and enjoy a brand new story built before your eyes. 

This ch...

Book Discussion @ IPL

The Glass Castle will be the topic of the book discussion at the Independence Public Library this month. 

This memoir by Jeannette Walls recounts the unconventional, poverty-stricken upbringing Walls and her siblings had at the hands of their deep...

Improv Workshop

Play improvisational acting games, create spontaneous skits, learn to think on your feet, and have some laugh out loud fun. 

This Improv Workshop at the Independence Public Library is designed for teens by teens! Experienced high school performers...

Heartland Marimba

Celebrate the marimba, its music, and its Cedar Valley Residency performers at the Independence Public Library! 

Hear cherished classical works, show tunes, and more as part of the Heartland Marimba Festival’s Collective Summer Tour. The...

IPL Teens @ Farmer’s Market

Teens are invited to join forces for the Independence Public Library at the Farmer’s Market downtown from 9:00-11:00 am. 

We will prepare delicious snacks on site from the farmer’s fresh ingredients for the public to taste.&...

Windows 10 Q & A

The Independence Public Library will offer a Windows 10 Question and Answer session from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Community Room. 

Judd Taylor from Independence Light and Power, Telecommunications will be fielding your questions.

Registration is require...