Indianola library hosts more than 100 events June and July

The Indianola Public Library is hosting more than 100 events in June and July – truly something for everyone. All events are free and can be found on the library’s website. There is also a reading challenge for all ages where participants can earn prizes for reading, using the library and attending programs.

Kanopy videos and courses are streaming at your library

Library users can now stream more than 300,000 award-winning movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and Great Courses with Kanopy and Kanopy Kids. This service is limited to cardholders living in Indianola or rural Warren County. See the library’s website for more information.

Indianola Public Library hosts more than 100 events this summer.
Indianola Public Library hosts more than 100 events this summer.

Featured event is a mystery

Mystery Theater: Murder on the Lake on Friday, June 10 from 6-8 p.m. Adults 18+ can choose to be either a character or sleuth in a murder mystery event this June. The event is free with registration on the library’s website.

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What your librarian is reading this month

"Murder on the Nile," by Agatha Christie

Indianola library summer programs are open now.
Indianola library summer programs are open now.

Most requested books in May

These ten books had the most holds placed on them over the past month.

  1. "Hotel Nantucket," by Elin Hilderbrand

  2. "22 Seconds," by James Patterson

  3. "Nightwork," by Nora Roberts

  4. "It Ends with Us," by Colleen Hoover

  5. "Escape," by James Patterson

  6. "Sparring Partners," by John Grisham

  7. "Suspects," by Danielle Steel

  8. "Book Lovers," by Emily Henry

  9. "Secrets," by Fern Michaels

  10. "Homewreckers," by Mary Kay Andrews

Teresa Kay Albertson covers Des Moines' southern suburbs for the Register and the Indianola Record-Herald. Reach her at talbertson@registermedia.com or 515-419-6098.

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