Children’s Programs

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.

Why? Did you know…? What is…? How does…? Such an informative book.
Doesn't this sound like a wonderful book? There is so much information in it!It's available in the children's department.----------------------------------------------------------------Are zebras white with black stripes, or black with white stripes?- answer - black...

Youth Services – August schedule of events
Hello all! Here is what I have planned for August in Youth Services. Storytimes Make a rocket flinger School will be back in session soon, so we will have an afternoon movie at the library. We will be showing MIGRATION at 2pm on August 12th. Stay & Play is on...
Youth Services Summer activities update
Youth Services Summer activities update - Marty the Magician came to entertain last week. It was a great turnout and boy did the kids enjoy it! The kids made their own lanterns for the Summer Solstice. They also made their own memory boards and fun glowbugs. It's been...
Teen Programs

Youth to paint birdhouses @ Iola Public Library 4/7/2023 @ 2 pm.
CHILDREN'S PAINTING EVENT AT THE IOLA LIBRARY.

LEGO free play evening coming
January 24th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the meeting room, we will offer LEGO free play. Anyone is welcome.
Youth Services January 2023 Calendar of events

YOUTH program. Can you hear what you eat?
All youth are welcome for this project. January 16th at 2 pm at Iola Public Library. Just let us know if you would like to get signed up.

Holiday Family Movie Nights in December at the Iola Library
Come join us for Holiday Family Movie Nights in our meeting room on December 13th showing ELF and 20th showing THE GRINCH at 6:30 pm. These are FREE and open to the public but registration and ticket is required. Light refreshments provided. On the 20th following the...
Adult Programs

June Calendar of Events
Summer Reading is here! Check out all the fun events for all ages in June!

CLOSINGS for Memorial Weekend
Don’t forget we will be closed on Saturday and Monday for Memorial Day.
May 2025 Event Calendar
The May 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.

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.
Iola Public Library
218 E. Madison
Iola, Kansas 66749
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