October Calendar of Events

October Calendar of Events

We have a full month of activities planned for October! Along with our monthly and weekly activities, like storytime, In Stitches, YA In Stitches, Book Talk, Old Timers Talking, and now Genealogy Assistance, we have several EXTRA events to share: Saturday, Oct. 4:...
Friends Book Sale in October

Friends Book Sale in October

Friends Book Sale! The Friends Used Book Sale will open at 6 pm on Thursday, Oct. 16 and run through Sunday, Oct. 19 in the Library Meeting Room during Iola’s Farm City Days celebration. Join the Friends at the door on Thursday night for $5 to access the...
Library Survey – Share Your Thoughts

Library Survey – Share Your Thoughts

The Iola Public Library Board would like to hear your thoughts about the Library and ask you to take this quick survey. Your input will help us revise and update our Strategic Plan. Interested to know more? You are invited to download the Approved Strategic...
Storywalk Around the Square

Storywalk Around the Square

From mid-July through September 1, you and your family can walk around the Iola Square and read the children’s classic “Caps for Sale” by Esphyr Slobodkina one store window at a time! Start at the Library to start the story and view a map to guide...
Friends July 28, 2025 Meeting

Friends July 28, 2025 Meeting

The Friends will meet on Monday, July 28 at 4 pm in the Library meeting room to discuss programs, projects, and fundraisers. Here is the Agenda Packet.  Interested in joining the Friends? It’s only $5 for an individual membership.