Adult Services
The Independence Library Board and Staff believe that the entire community should benefit from library services. Adults can utilize the books and materials available for checkout, use public computers, do research or ask the library reference questions, attend programs, meet with others, and utilize other services such as fax and copy service.
The library is welcoming and has several comfortable areas for reading and relaxing.
The wide screen television runs with closed-captioning on a news channel. If you would like to hear the TV, check out a set of wireless headphones at the desk.
Fireplace
There is a cozy fireplace with soft seating by the magazines, newspapers, and wide-screen TV.
There are also study rooms that can be used to meet with a small group or for quiet study. If you would like to reserve one, give us a call at 319-334-2470. If you have a larger group that you would like to have meet in the library, you will want to find out more about the Community Room.
Adult programs, like classes, special presentations, book discussions, and others provide education, information, cultural experiences and/or opportunities to create and connect.
An annual event for adults is the Summer Reading Program. The Independence Public Library encourages adults to read each day. Each year the Summer Reading Program has a theme.
Books, eBooks, and More
The library offers adult books in several traditional formats available for checkout:
Many desktop computers and a few laptop computers are available for public use in the library. A valid library card in good standing is required to use the equipment. Or, feel free to bring in your own laptop and use our wireless network.
Do you need to do some research? We have several online information sources offering correct, authoritative information. Check out resources under the Research Tab like JobNow for career assistance, HelpNow for test preparation and brushing up on different subjects and skills, and VetNow for resources specially geared towards Veterans.
If you are interested in genealogy, we have Ancestry.com available to you at the library. This is a great free resource for you. It differs from the other databases in that you have to be at the library to use it.
What programs are coming up at the library? Following is the calendar of the events for adults. See the other library calendars to find events for other ages.
Areas to Read, Relax, and Gather
The library is welcoming and has several comfortable areas for reading and relaxing.
Wide Screen Television
The wide screen television runs with closed-captioning on a news channel. If you would like to hear the TV, check out a set of wireless headphones at the desk.
Fireplace
There is a cozy fireplace with soft seating by the magazines, newspapers, and wide-screen TV.Study Rooms & Community Room
There are also study rooms that can be used to meet with a small group or for quiet study. If you would like to reserve one, give us a call at 319-334-2470. If you have a larger group that you would like to have meet in the library, you will want to find out more about the Community Room.
Adult Programs
Adult programs, like classes, special presentations, book discussions, and others provide education, information, cultural experiences and/or opportunities to create and connect.
Summer Reading Program
An annual event for adults is the Summer Reading Program. The Independence Public Library encourages adults to read each day. Each year the Summer Reading Program has a theme.
Books, eBooks, and More
Traditional Books and Materials
The library offers adult books in several traditional formats available for checkout:
- Biography
- Fiction
- Large print
- Non-Fiction
- Audio books
- DVDs
- Magazines (back issues can be checked out while the current issues are available for browsing at the library)
- Puzzles
- Cake Pans
- Hotspots
- Sports Equipment and Games
Browse newspapers, including local and regional papers while at the library.
Enjoy the latest bestsellers without the wait! These are available for a one week checkout and are then placed back in the Express Book area. They cannot be reserved or renewed. The purpose is to get these books to more people more quickly.
If you like to download audiobooks or ebooks, check out our BRIDGES program for free book downloads. You can read or listen to these with most smart phones, tablets, laptops, or desktop computers.Express Books
Enjoy the latest bestsellers without the wait! These are available for a one week checkout and are then placed back in the Express Book area. They cannot be reserved or renewed. The purpose is to get these books to more people more quickly.
Digital Books
Computers and Wi-Fi
Many desktop computers and a few laptop computers are available for public use in the library. A valid library card in good standing is required to use the equipment. Or, feel free to bring in your own laptop and use our wireless network.
Research
Do you need to do some research? We have several online information sources offering correct, authoritative information. Check out resources under the Research Tab like JobNow for career assistance, HelpNow for test preparation and brushing up on different subjects and skills, and VetNow for resources specially geared towards Veterans.
If you are interested in genealogy, we have Ancestry.com available to you at the library. This is a great free resource for you. It differs from the other databases in that you have to be at the library to use it.
Upcoming Events
What programs are coming up at the library? Following is the calendar of the events for adults. See the other library calendars to find events for other ages.