by Melissa Smoot | Jun 4, 2025 | Adults, News
This Saturday Dylan Thyer will be here for a book signing from 12 pm to 2 pm. His book is called “Silver”. Dylan is the grandson of the late Judy Thyer who was a librarian for 36 years. She was the librarian at Iola Public Library for 18 years. Here is an...
by Melissa Smoot | Apr 1, 2025 | Adults
Adult Programs: In stitches every Monday at 6 pm with Jennifer Tarter. April 2 – Book Talk with Colleen Dobbins at 2 pm April 3 – Traci Brimhall, Kansas Poet Laureate, 7 pm April 16 – Dinners on a Dime – this is a new program series. We will...
by Melissa Smoot | Mar 17, 2025 | Adults
CELEBRATING NATIONAL POETRY MONTH, the library hosts Traci Brimhall, Kansas Poet Laureate, Thurs., April 3 at 7 p.m. Traci Brimhall is a university distinguished professor of creative writing and narrative medicine at Kansas City University. She is the author of five...
by Melissa Smoot | Mar 5, 2025 | Adults
The March Calendar has SO MANY fun events for children, adults, and families. Check out our Social Media for fun pictures, details, and notices for upcoming programs. Adult Programs: In stitches every Monday at 6 pm with Jennifer Tarter. March 4 Iola Poets with Anna...
by Sharon Moreland | Feb 27, 2025 | Adults, News
Each year we create a simple Annual Report to communicate the Library’s accomplishments from the prior year. Many of our goals are outlined in the Strategic Plan, which will be reviewed and updated in 2025. A special Thank You goes out to the staff: Lesa,...
by Sharon Moreland | Feb 25, 2025 | Adults, Friends, News
The Friends of the Library contributed $400 to receive the Children’s Book Project grant from The Pilcrow Foundation. The grant provided $800 in matching funds and provided the library 71 titles, plus four bonus books from the Foundation, 18 health and wellness...
