Online Story Time

Story time is an introduction to the magic of books and reading. Join IPL Children’s Librarian for Online Story Time on Facebook Live every Thursday morning. Have fun with rhymes, stories, and movements!

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Desserts in the Air Fryer

Ready to take your air fryer to the next level? Join Dan Lake and the Independence Public Library on Thursday, August 27 at 6:30 PM to discover new ways to use your air fryer!  Dan will talk about different desserts to make in your air fryer and ...

Book Discussion*

Interested in conversation and interaction? Join the Independence Public Library to discuss Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson. Join us in-person on Monday, August 24 at 6:30 PM and share your thoughts around this fantastical novel!

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Dungeons and Dragons*

This legendary, fantastical role-playing game is centered in worlds of swords and sorcery. Join together in small groups on Sunday, August 23rd from 12:30 - 4:30 PM (50 minute sessions) to solve puzzles and combat monsters while exploring dark dungeons, r...

Writer’s Group*

The Independence Area Writer’s Group provides a community for writers to share their works and encourage one another.  Join us in-person on Thursday, August 13 from 6-8 PM as we share what we’ve written since February and how ...

Microwave Desserts

Eat your dessert first and learn how to utilize your microwave for an easy sweet treat! Join Lizzie Lake and the Independence Public Library on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30 PM as we explore some new ways to make dessert. 

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Maker Mondays

Join the library for these family-friendly craft programs on Monday, August 10th and 24th at 10:30 am! Pick up a craft kit at the circulation desk and follow along as we create something bright and cheerful. 

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Minecraft Online at Home**

Join TJ from Network Nirvana for some online gaming from your home on Friday, August 7th and 21st from 1-4 PM. This program will be part of an Ancient Egyptian world. So many new activities to explore, including more vaults to defeat!

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Library Reopens June 29 with Restrictions!

FAQ about Reopening  June 29, 2020 (Download PDF here)

The library plans to open the doors on June 29 for patrons to browse and checkout, use computers, print, copy, fax, and to use the study rooms. The Community Room and Flutterby Cove will not b...

Curbside Pick Up

The library is offering curbside service only on Fridays from 2-6 PM beginning the week of June 29th. You are welcome to return library materials to our drive-up book and AV drops. 

Reservation/Pick Up of books, DVDs, audiobooksThe library will ma...

Farm Lease Bids

The City of Independence will be considering sealed bids for a farm lease of 52 acres, more or less, of tillable land located adjacent to the James H. Connell Field at the Independence Municipal Airport.  More information can be found by clicking...

Downtown Independence

Residents are encouraged to take survey about downtown Independence.  The survey link is listed below as well as the project web=site.  Also attached is a PDF Flyer that provides more information on the project web-site.

Community Survey

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Street Rehab Project Notice

Work has started on the 2020 Street Rehabilitation Project.  Residents were provided with a notice on Friday, August 7, 2020,  and Monday, August 10, 2020,  about the work to be done.  The construction notice is availab...

Waste Water Treatment Operator Opening

The Independence Water/Waste Water Treatment Department is currently recruiting for the position of a full-time Waste Water Treatment Operator.  The full application packet can be viewed as a PDF document by clicking on Additional Info.  ...