Children’s Programs
Unearth a Story: Summer Reading Program in June and July
Youth Summer Reading Program information for June and July 2026.
Family Play Space
Explore our Family Play Space.
Iola Reads – “Hidden Figures”
Fall Iola Reads begins on October 6!
Summer Reading Wrap-up on Aug. 7
Touch a Truck Event on Aug. 7 at 5:30 on the east side of the square with water play, food, and the Kiwanis train!
Summer Reading Begins Today!
Learn about the Summer Reading Program and all the events planned.
Teen Programs
Local Author Speaker Series
Hear from Maranda Collins in October at the Library.
Author Meet & Greet and Book Signing Nov. 18, 2-5 pm
Come meet Shawn Warner and get your book signed!
Solar Eclipse Event 11 a.m. Sat. Oct 14
Skywatch with Stan Grigsby and the new SEKLS sunscope. Stan will give an overview and play-by-play and guide safe viewing of the eclipse. The eclipse begins at 10:20 a.m, and will reach magnitude at 11:45 when the sun will be approximately 73 percent blocked. Free...
Teen Coloring Every Tuesday @ 3 pm
TEENS & TWEENS, CHILL OUT at the library this summer
Poem for Your Pocket Day. April 28
Today, with participation from local businesses, the library distributes hundreds of short traditional poems to be carried and shared throughout the day, concluding a celebration of April as National Poetry Month. Printed on blossom-hued paper, each poem is rolled...
Adult Programs
Adult Summer Reading 2026
Sign up for Adult Summer Reading today!
Construction News
Information to help you navigate the highway construction.
April Events at the Library
Events in April at the Library.
Iola Reads – “Pride & Prejudice”
Thank you for celebrating Jane Austen’s birthday with us!
January Calendar of Events
Come see what we have planned for January.
Iola Public Library
218 East Madison
Iola, Kansas 66749
► Hours
Monday to Thursday
from 9 am to 8 pm
Friday and Saturday
from 9 am to 5 pm
► Phone
Fax (620) 365-5137
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