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Iola Public Library

February 9th

HAVE YOU PICKED UP YOUR COPY of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the Spring 2026 book for Iola Reads? Look for the yellow tubs around town and at the Iola Public Library to get your copy to read and share. A classic of English literature, this romantic “novel of manners” follows the relationship of Miss Elizabeth Bennett and the wealthy Fitzwilliam Darcy and introduces us to a cast of memorable characters.

Tubs are located at the Public Library, Community National Bank, Iola Vision Source, the Senior Center, the City of Iola utilities office, the Townhouse, Wild Bloom, Iola Pharmacy, G&W, Community Health Center of SEK, Bennett Laundry, and Allen Community College library.

Started in 2005, Iola Reads is a collaboration between Unified School District #257, Iola Public Library, and the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, with additional individuals from the community on our committee. Funding is provided by the Sleeper Family Trust. For more information, visit iolapubliclibrary.org and watch for flyers around town. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

February 7th

Unfortunately, due to low interest we will be canceling Dinner on a Dime for February. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

February 6th

Have you bought your raffle ticket yet?
Here is a beautiful lap quilt that will be raffled at the end of the sale next week!
Feb. 13. Get your tickets now at the circulation desk, $5 for 1, $20 for 5.

If you're not in it, you can't win it! ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

February 6th

COMING UP TUES. 5:30. WE STILL HAVE TICKETS--NOT TOO LATE! ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

February 5th

KANSAS MUSIC HISTORY, 6:00 Wed., Feb. 11, is the final free program of the Declaration 1776 & Conversations series, at the Bowlus Creitz Recital Hall. This program also doubles as the winter meeting of the Allen County Historical Society, one of the series sponsors. Derrick Doty will present Kansas music history and, with music and storytelling, explore informal music traditions, styles and muscians. The historical society, Iola Public Library and the Bowlus are co-sponsors of the 1776 series with funding from Humanities Kansas.

An art exhibit opening is scheduled in the Mary L. Martin Gallery upstairs beginning at 5:15. Light hors d'oeuvre will be served meanwhile in the large rehearsal hall. For more information, 620-365-4765. www.bowluscenter.org ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

February 5th

🧸✨ Help Us Grow Our Family Play Space! ✨🧸

The Iola Public Library Family Play Area is a place where little ones learn through play—and where families connect, explore, and grow together! 💛

We’ve created an Amazon Wish List filled with toys, play materials, and child-friendly furniture to help us keep this space welcoming, engaging, and fun for our youngest visitors.

Your generosity helps us:
🌱 Support early childhood development
🧠 Encourage learning through play
🤝 Create a safe, inviting space for families
🎨 Keep our play area fresh and exciting

If you’re able, please take a look at our wish list and consider donating an item. Every contribution—big or small—helps make the library an even better place for Iola’s families.

👉https://tinyurl.com/4xffnafz

Thank you for supporting play, learning, and community at your library!
~ Ms. Lesa & the Iola Public Library Team 💚 ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

February 4th

Black History Month began with historian Carter G. Woodson, who believed Black Americans were not being taught their own history.

Born in 1875 to formerly enslaved parents, Woodson worked as a laborer before pursuing education and later became only the second Black American to earn a PhD from Harvard.

In 1915, after attending a major celebration of Black progress since emancipation, he decided that Black history needed to be studied, documented, and taught year-round.

He founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History and launched academic journals and books focused on Black life and achievement.

In 1926, Woodson introduced Negro History Week, choosing February because it already included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

The week expanded over time, and in 1976 it officially became Black History Month, recognizing the importance of studying Black history as part of American history. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

February 4th

HITTING THE ROAD? Take your own weather forecaster with you. Stay informed if a sudden storm is bringing sleet up ahead. Just download an app to your phone. Try The Weather Channel from the Google Play Store or Drive Weather from the Apple App Store; both have a 4-star+rating. Another TechWise tip to make daily life a little easier. For more info, 620-249-7149 or techwise@greenbush.org ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

February 4th

SIGN UP BY FRIDAY Feb. 6 for a fun evening cooking chocolate with Melissa at Dinner on a Dime, Feb.10. There is a $1 registration fee. The program is at the K-State Extension Office,1006 N. State Street. ... See MoreSee Less