Children’s Programs

Youth Summer Programming
Adventure Begins @ Your Library! This Summer our programs run June 3 to July 24. There is a ton of fun to be had during this period. See the calendar of events here. Sign up at the Library (218 E. Madison).

Monthly Littles Stay & Play this Saturday!
Our monthly Stay & Play is happening on this Saturday at 1pm. This event is geared toward littles age birth to age 5 and their grownups. You are welcome to stop in. It is just an hour of fun play time! I look forward to seeing y'all!

Iola Library Youth events for March 2024
Storytimes: March 13th and 20th at 10:30 am. March 13th is our KIDS YOGA Storytime. SPRING BREAK WEEK: All events are FREE but sign up is required on some by March 8th. 11th - Mini painting at 2pm. Sign up required. 12th - STEM project at 2pm. Youth will create their...

Osa’s Amazing Adventures 2 pm March 9
This Women’s History Month program from the Martin & Osa Johnson Safari Museum, Chanute, highlights the life and career of Chanute native Osa Johnson (1894-1953).

February YOUTH calendar of events. Bring your kiddos for library fun times!
Events in February for Youth at Iola Public Library.
Teen Programs

Game Day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Nov. 23
Patrons of all ages--age 1 and up--are invited to come play, choosing from more than 100 games and puzzles. Games range from the classics, such as chess or Monopoly, to newer types like Wings and Scythe. Free snacks and beverages help make the day a party. Games and...

Bike the Trails 7 p.m. Sept. 13
Ben Alexander, Southwind Cycle, offers tips on bike safety checks and discusses scenic autumn rides on local trails. There are three: Lehigh Portland, Prairie Spirit and Southwind Rail.

Introducing Video Games!
We are now offering video games!

Young Adult New Books
Come in and take a look at all the new books we have here at the Library! We have great authors to check out in our Young Adult section!
Adult Programs

Grant Award and 2025 Friends Newsletter
Friends of the Library secured a grant for $1,961 worth of new children’s books.

CANCELED – Kansas Legends and Folktales on Thurs., Feb 20 @ 7 pm
On Tues., Jan. 7, at 7:00, author and folklorist Jim Hoy will entertain and explain “Kansas Legends and Folktales”.

Iola Reads: The Body in the Library
SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support.

FRI. Old-Timers Talking, 2:00. Tech tips and problem-solving for 55+, with SEKLS tech consultant Darrin Dougherty, meeting room
SENIORS: PASSWORD PROBLEMS? SPAM? Stymied by your mobile phone? Join us Fri., Dec. 27 at 2:00 for Old-Timers Talking, the monthly chat group for seniors.

December Events
Check out all the amazing events at the library in December!
Iola Public Library
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Iola, Kansas 66749
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