Closed for Christmas

The Independence Public Library will be closing at 1:00 pm Monday, December 24^th and be closed all day Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25^th. Regular hours will resume Wednesday, December 26^th.

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For the Love of BOB

Middle School and High School teens are invited to the Independence Public Library to share and discuss what they have read from their respective Battle of the Books (BOB) lists. Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program designed to encourage stu...

Dungeons and Dragons

This legendary, fantastical role-playing game is centered on storytelling in worlds of swords and sorcery. Teens ages 12-16 work together and may explore a dark dungeon, a ruined castle, or a lava-filled cavern. The adventurers will need to solve puzzles,...

Movie Matinee

Join us at the Independence Public Library for a Movie Matinée for all ages beginning at 1:00 pm on December 15th. A classic film celebrating its 50-year anniversary will be featured on the big screen in the Community Room with popcorn provided...

Gingerbread House Contest

The Independence Public Library is hosting a Gingerbread House Contest for any and all ages.

Build your house alone, or in a group of up to four, and drop it off at the library December 5-12 for display. Public judging will begin December 13 and continue t...