Events

Celebrate Halloween by searching the Independence children's section for each of these spook-tacular Halloween themed items. Once you have found all of the items on the list, return the form to the children's desk and collect a prize. 

This storytime is perfect for the whole family. Start your weekend with stories, songs, and play! 

Best for children under 8.

Paint a miniature pumpkin at the library! 

Space is limited, so please register each child. 

For 2-3-year-olds: Come join us for books, music, and fun activities! This week during storytimes we are celebrating Tree Week! Tree Week is a celebration of trees and all the ways they affect our lives. Join us for fun…

Get ready to dance in this active storytime for all ages! Start off your week right with active stories, songs, and dancing. 

Paint a miniature pumpkin at the library! 

Space is limited, so please register each child. 

A storytime for the youngest among us: ages 0-24 months! Come enjoy books, rhymes, bounces, and group play that will provide both entertainment and enrichment for your little one.This week during storytimes we are celebrating Tree…

Learn about a new animal each week through stories, play, and songs. For ages 3-6. Open to the first 30 children in attendance.

Join us on our “Down the Rabbit Hole” adventure to wonderland with our favorite library mascots: Luna and Lola. Show up to your scheduled time slot with your favorite book and read to our rabbits! Sessions will be a total of 15 minutes.…

A storytime for the youngest among us: ages 0-24 months! Come enjoy books, rhymes, bounces, and group play that will provide both entertainment and enrichment for your little one.

This week during storytimes we are celebrating Tree…

Join Shay for storytime!  Storytime always ends with activities and sensory play encouraging socializing (for bigs and littles).

This storytime is great for kids under 6.

This week during storytimes we are celebrating Tree Week! Tree…

Join us for songs, rhymes, and storytime to help develop your little one's early literacy skills! Geared toward babies 0-18 mo.

Join Shay for storytime!  Storytime always ends with activities and sensory play encouraging socializing (for adults and little ones) and developing kindergarten readiness skills. 

This storytime is best for children ages…

A storytime for the youngest among us: ages 0-2! Come enjoy books, rhymes, bounces, and group play that will provide both entertainment and enrichment for your little one.

This week during storytimes we are celebrating Tree Week!…

Join Miss Lauren down the street for an artful storytime! We are so excited to partner with The Creative House of Art and Design by art community favorite "Mr. Chad"! Each week, we'll host an interactive storytime in their…

A storytime with fun books, dancing, art, and play!?! We have it all in Playart!  Activities will include sensory play and process art to inspire your budding artist.  

Best for children 2-5.  Sometimes the art and…

Get in the (not too) spooky spirit with themed sensory play! Drop in any time.

Best for ages 2-5

For 2-3-year-olds: Come join us for books, music, and fun activities! 

Get ready to dance in this active storytime for all ages! Start off your week right with active stories, songs, and dancing. 

Bring the family to the library for an evening of games and activities for all ages! 

Snacks will be provided.