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One Book One Independence 2022
Take the OBOI Survey!
Follow the link and fill out the OBOI survey to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
READ
Pick up and return books here:
- Independence Public Library
- ElmTree Gifts
- Em's Coffee Co.
- Falcon Civic Center
- S & K Collectibles
- Little Free Libraries
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Register or log-in to your Beanstack account to track your progress and win prizes!
Click here to log-in to Beanstack!
Click here to download the challenge checklist and track your progress on paper!
Take the OBOI 2022 Survey and help us improve next year's program! You will also be entered to win a $50 gift card.
BINGO for Kids
Submit your completed BINGO card here!
WIN
Cruisin' with Cops!
Kids and teens 3rd grade and up can win a ride in an Independence Police Cruiser! Two lucky individuals will win. Enter each time you visit the library.
Prize Baskets
Come to the library to see this year's themed prize baskets. Check Beanstack to find out how to enter.
OBOI Champion Prize!
Complete 10 or more activities and come to the library for your special grand prize opportunity.
SPONSORS
Independence Public Library Foundation
Friends of the Independence Public Library
City of Independence
CONNECT
Local Vietnam Veteran: His Story
February 15 6:30 PM with Roger Allen
Book Discussions
February 28 6:30 PM @ the Library - The Life We Bury with Allen Eskens joining virtually
March 10 2:00 PM - The Life We Bury
March 28 6:30 PM - I Know You Know
I Shouldn't Be Here - A Writer's Journey
March 15 6:30 PM with author Allen Eskens
EXPLORE
Know-It-Ale Trivia*
February 20 2:00 PM @ Allerton Brewing Company with John Klotzbach
SPAMtastic Cook-Off
March 1 5:30-7:00 PM
SPAM™ delicacies created by area businesses
Birding for Beginners*
March 12 10:30 AM @ Three Elms Park with Buchanan County Conservation
TrueCrimeIRL Live Podcast
February 22 Rescheduled to March 21 6:30 PM
Kelli Berens-Brink does her True Crime Podcast from our Library!
College Planning
March 22 6:30 PM @ Independence Jr/Sr High School
Financial Aid Planning
March 22 7:30 PM @ Independence Jr/Sr High School
Serving Veterans: A Guide to Benefits & Resources
March 24 6:30 PM with Patti Meyer
ENGAGE
Crack the Code Murder Mystery for Teens
February 1 6:30 PM
The Lion King Movie Experience for Kids
February 4 2:00 PM
1:30 - 2:00 Craft & 2:00 Movie
Six-Word Story Writing Contest
February 7-19
Instructions and template available at library
Feed the Birds! for Kids/Families
February 8 6:30 pm
Children's OBOI Book Bingo
March 1-31
Instructions and card available at library
Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Night for Teens
March 4 5:30-8:00 PM
Fiend Incarnate: Villisca Axe Murders of 1912
March 7 6:30 PM with author Edgar V. Epperly
Paracord Survival Bracelet Workshop for Teens*
March 14 6:30 PM for grades 4-12
Understanding Autism Panel
March 27 1:00 PM with area experts
Research for Non-Fiction Writers
March 29 6:00 PM with the Writers' Group, featuring author Linda McCann
2022 OBOI SELECTION COMMITTEE
Kate Bell
Laura Blaker
Donna Bundy
Amy McGraw
Brooke Starling
Erin Zikmund