Children’s Programs

Summer Reading Begins Today!
Learn about the Summer Reading Program and all the events planned.

So many new children’s books in today! Click the video to see some.
Miss Lesa shows off some of her new books!

Youth Event – Everyone Fits. Process art event.
Process art event for all children – everyone fits.

Iola Reads: Ranger in Time
2024 Iola Reads selection for young readers is the Ranger in Time series by Kate Messner. Visit the Allen County Historical Society Museum on Saturday, November 2 to learn about General Funston & the San Francisco Earthquake from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and see Moose, the dog.

Youth Services – October event calendar
October events and programs for children.
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

Dylan Thyer Meet & Greet and Book Signing, June 7 @ 12-2 pm
Stop by for a book signing with Dylan Thyer, grandson of the late Judy Thyer.

CLOSINGS for Memorial Weekend
Don’t forget we will be closed on Saturday and Monday for Memorial Day.

April 2025 Event Calendar
The April 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.

Kansas Poet Laureate, Traci Brimhall, Thurs., April 3 at 7 p.m.
Come and see Traci Brimhall, Kansas Poem Laureate on April 3 at 7 p.m.

March Calendar of Events
See what fun and amazing programs we have to offer this month!
Iola Public Library
218 E. Madison
Iola, Kansas 66749
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