by Melissa Smoot | Mar 17, 2025 | Adults, News
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 | News
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...
by Melissa Smoot | Jan 30, 2025 | News
The February Calendar is FULL of 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. February 5 – Book Talk...
by Sharon Moreland | Jan 30, 2025 | Friends, News
Save the Date: Friday, February 14 for the Friends annual Everything Chocolate Sale! Let the Front Desk know if you are willing to donate yummy treats to sell as a fundraiser for the Friends of the Iola Public Library. More details to come.