On Reserve

Listen in as Michelle and Shay have a conversation discussing Shay's staff pick The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin. Join us as we explore Lara's gripping journey from soccer mom to opioid addiction, incarceration, and her incredible comeback .

Join us as we hike through Bill Bryson's hilarious and heartfelt journey along the Appalachian Trail. A Walk in the Woods, Bryson trades city life for rugged wilderness, rediscovering America's beauty, history, and quirks with his out-of-shape friend Katz. From laugh out loud misadventures to poignant reflections, this episode explores nature, friendship, and the wild soul of the US.

Beth shares her latest staff pick and why it's the perfect escape we all need. Beth discusses how Happy Place by Emily Henry captures the essence of finding joy, healing, and the power of friendship. Tune in for a refreshing chat about the kinds of books that transport you to your happy place and why this one has earned a special spot on Beth's shelf!

Tune in to explore what makes Spirit Crossing a must-read, gain insights from our team, and hear why it's captured the attention of our library staff. Perfect for fans and new readers alike!

We are excited about this year's Summer Reading Program! Find out more about what's going on at the Independence Public Library this summer!

Join us as we have a conversation with two graduating seniors as they discuss their time in high school and plans for the future.

Hear about this year's One Book Indee selection and upcoming programs!

Join us we discuss the One Book Indee selection process and reminisce about past titles and programs!

Laura, Amy, and Vonnie share their memories and stories of the Independence Public Library in this special sesquicentennial episode!

In this last episode of the season, Caitlin shares three recently popular titles at the library. Hear more about this year's Summer Reading Program, too, and be sure to stop in the library to pick up a calendar and reading log!

Caitlin shares about popular titles at the library, including one written by a local author about a recent weather event. Be sure to check out the highlighted resource this week - it's a great spot to start when you're not sure what to read next.

This episode features some of the most popular books at IPL this Spring, including the most recent in a very popular cozy mystery series. Caitlin also shares information about an online resource that can assist veterans, job-seekers, and even students!

To celebrate National Library Week, staff member Vonnie Hoskins joins Caitlin and discusses some of her favorite authors and series. Listen in to her recommendations and be sure to join us on Facebook Live for an online story time each Thursday!

This special episode features additional interviews with individuals living in local care centers. Caitlin speaks with Mavis Armstrong, Nilla Yarrington, and Jerry Sodergren about their experiences during the 1930s. Be sure to listen until the end to hear about the Library edition of Ancestry.com and how to access this resource!

This special episode features interviews with individuals living in local care centers. Caitlin speaks with Dale Buckman and Ruby Kimber about their experiences during and after the Great Depression. Listen in to also hear more information about One Book One Independence and how to register to win prizes!

This episode features novels which span the lengths of time, following their characters throughout life's changes and struggles. The library resource featured this week is our online library card application, allowing you to apply for or renew your library card online from the comfort of your own home. Our online collection available through Bridges is waiting for you!

Join Caitlin for a special episode featuring popular reads by black authors in celebration of Black History Month. This week's featured books include a mix of eBooks and physical books available at the library, making the selections perfect for any reader! Learn more about the online catalog, as well, with detailed information about advanced searches and other features.

This episode includes a little bit of everything, including the latest by a famous author writing under her pseudonym! Caitlin shares a small backlist, too, for a popular romance author. And don't forget to visit a Little Free Library around town to see what you might find this week!

Join Caitlin as she looks back at previous One Book One Independence selections and their read-alikes. The 2021 One Book One Independence choice will be announced on Wednesday, January 27. This week's featured service is Interlibrary Loan, allowing patrons to access materials that we do not have in our catalog; check out this easy way to read something new!

Listen in as Caitlin shares two popular thrillers and a new non-fiction bringing light to a topic you probably never think about. This week's featured service is one of our online databases, Credo; likened to an academic Wikipedia, you'll be amazed at how much you can learn!

In this episode, Caitlin shares some holiday favorites for you to enjoy this season, including some fun holiday cookbooks to explore. The featured service this week is our children's book bundles, allowing you and your family to take a deep dive into a topic and maybe even find something new to read together!

This episode explores a timely service available to library patrons - Curbside Service. Though it's not the same as in-person browsing, our online catalog provides you access to all of our materials for easy pickup from your car! The titles discussed this episode keep you on the edge of your seat, and Caitlin even shares about a DVD series that has been very popular.

Episode 4 brings three popular titles your way that have been reserved again and again. Caitlin discusses read-alike titles for each selection, allowing you to dig deep into similar characters, storylines, or genres. She also shares information about eNewsletters, brought to your inbox weekly, loaded with information about IPL events and new materials in our catalog.

This episode explores three titles that might just put you a bit outside of your comfort zone. Some books are mirrors, reflecting the life that you know, while others are windows, providing you with an inside look into a culture or social issue of which you're not familiar. Caitlin also shares information on our newest service, mobile hotspots, allowing you to borrow the internet like you might borrow your next great book!

In this episode, Caitlin shares more titles that are consistently on reserve at IPL. She also shares information about the Bridges Advantage program, which provides significantly lower waiting times for eBooks and audiobooks in our catalog.

In this episode, Caitlin shares three titles that just can't seem to stay on the shelves. She also shares suggestions for how to participate virtually and learn a thing or two in library programs.