Children’s Programs

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.

Mark your calendars for January Iola Public Library Youth Department events!
Iola Library Youth events for the month of January 2024. Storytimes, Stay & Play, Make your own squishy toy, Crayola Creative Youth Night.

Youth Services December happenings. Click me to find out more information!
December is full of fun stuff for our youth visitors. Storytime the first 3 Wednesday's of the month. Kids In The Kitchen 3 day workshop. Gifts for Mom & Dad. Holiday movie. Stay & Play.
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

Iola Makerspace / Folk School Survey
Survey related to the Flewharty-Powell Library Annex.

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.

Virtual Reality experience The Journey Back – holocaust
Discover the power of virtual reality to enhance Holocaust education through 360-degree immersive technology. “Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.

Saturn Saturday Night 7 pm Oct 12
Local astronomer Mike Myer returns for another outdoor program using our big Galileo telescope (pictured here in a previous presentation). Following a half-hour briefing in the meeting room, the program will continue in the parking lot. There, according to Myer, "We...

Local Author Speaker Series
Hear from Maranda Collins in October at the Library.
Iola Public Library
218 E. Madison
Iola, Kansas 66749
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