Indianola Public Library

09/02/2026

We're extending our popular summer Family DIY program into the fall this year starting with the super cute cloud lanterns! Stop in tomorrow, Thursday, Sep. 3 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to make your own using polyfil. We'll have ribbon and beads if you feel like makin' yours fancy. 🤩 No need to register! https://indianola.librarycalendar.com/event/family-program-10279

08/31/2026

The library will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours resume Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 a.m.

08/27/2026

Thanks so much to the Alpha Tau Omega - Beta Alpha Chapter guys for assisting with the heavy lifting while we organize the library basement! City of Indianola, Iowa - Government

08/04/2026

That one time the Mayor crashed book club...

07/17/2026

The City of Indianola, Iowa - Government and the Library would like to hear comments from the community on the new library building concept design and report. Please share your thoughts with us using the short questionnaire: https://indianolaiowa.gov/1358/Library-Concept-Design

07/15/2026

Join us at the library tonight!

Members of the public are invited to attend an open house on Wednesday, July 15, with information and visuals regarding a possible new Indianola Public Library building, provided by OPN Architects.Att

07/10/2026

Members of the public are invited to attend an open house on Wednesday, July 15, with information and visuals regarding a possible new Indianola Public Library building, provided by OPN Architects.

Attendees will have the opportunity to review the conceptual design, ask questions and submit comments.

EVENT DETAILS
📅: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
⏰: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
📍: Indianola Public Library (207 N B Street, Indianola)

Learn more here:

Members of the public are invited to attend an open house on Wednesday, July 15, with information and visuals regarding a possible new Indianola Public Library building, provided by OPN Architects.Att

07/06/2026

There's still time to register for this summer's upcoming Chess Tournament! Everybody will play all rounds, and prizes will be awarded to the top players.

Open to students K-12. All participants need to know the rules of chess, but no prior tournament experience is necessary.

Registration required: https://indianola.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-chess-tournament-9263

07/01/2026

There's still plenty of time to get your reading done for rewards and prizes! Through July 31st, you can earn rewards after reading at least 20 minutes every day for 28 days or reading 8 books for older kids and adults. Young kids get shoe charms and kids who have finished 4th grade through adult receive scratch tickets/raffle tickets at certain points throughout the summer as well as attending library events and more! Raffle prize winners will be drawn and contacted the first week in August.

06/29/2026

Families of ! We've got your back... 😎

Your kid comes home from school raving about how earthquakes work and now wants to make one happen at home by stacking allllll of the blocks in the house and shaking your already wobbly coffee table. Then, you remember: the library has a STEM Kit that recreates an earthquake AND lets your kid stack allllll of the blocks, but with no harm done to your favorite wobbly find. You come back from the library not only with the earthquake kit in hand, but also not one, but TWO I Survived an Earthquake books, the latest Diary of a Wimpy Kid book (again), and a Music Cats puzzle featuring Freddie Purrcury and The Notoirous C.A.T. the whole family can do together tonight after dinner.