Those discussions resulted in the city agreeing to match the building funds obtained by the Association, which included a $22,500 Carnegie grant.

[5][6][7] From fiction to anime, mystery, history, and large print, IPL's shelves cover a wide range of subject matter and formats.

Patrons can also find DVDs, video games, computers, eReaders, puzzles, microfilm readers, printers, scanners, and a nearly complete set of yearbooks from Independence High School dating back to 1911.

Toward that end, the library has employed many tools, including an ongoing social media campaign, and several active Facebook pages for different interest groups.

Programming is often held in the Library's Kansas Room and includes workshops in beginning computing, genealogy, knitting, creative writing, book discussions, and more.