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Iola Public Library

April 3rd

FRIENDS IN DEED. The Friends of the Library holds its annual spring meeting 6:00 Tues. April 7 and celebrates its most successful fundraisers with a Spring Tea. Combined proceeds for the annual book sale and the Everything Chocolate sale totaled $4,603. If you are not already a Friend, you may join at the door for as little as $5.

The Friends help support various library programs and projects throughout the year. Biggest project now is installation of new landscaping in front of the building. Master gardener Patti Boyd has designed the plan to include fragrant and colorful shrubs, trees and perennials year-long. Installation is on hold pending construction on Madison/Hwy. 54. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

April 3rd

This will be fun. Refreshments and prizes. Make your reservation online now! Join us here at the library.-- Colleen ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

April 3rd

CANDY HUNT, 9-10:00 SAT., AT RIVERSIDE PARK! The candy hunt begins at 10:00 for children ages 12 and under (bring your own basket). Before the hunt, kids can ride a train and have a photo taken with the Easter bunny. Golden tickets will be hidden throughout the park for prize opportunities. Sponsors of this community event include the Iola Recreation Department, Iola Chamber of Commerce, Russell Stover Chocolates, Iola Kiwanis Club and the Iola Fire Department. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

April 3rd

THE LIBRARY WILL MAINTAIN NORMAL HOURS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. We close at 5:00 today and will be open 9-5:00 Saturday, closed Sunday. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

April 1st

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Iola Public Library

April 1st

SAVE THE DATE FOR POETRY & THE CREATIVE MIND, APRIL 28, 2026, 7:30 ET. , FREE, RSVP BELOW

Poetry’s biggest night returns for a virtual benefit reading celebrating the 30th anniversary of National Poetry Month. Since 2003, this annual event has featured extraordinary artists and writers in support of the Academy’s free educational programs serving more than 40,000 K–12 teachers. Donations support K–12 poetry education to help ensure that students everywhere have access to the power of literature.

MORE DETAILS TO COME—mark your calendar and plan to join us: bit.ly/4b6otgz ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

April 1st

TODAY BEGINS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH. Browse our collection on Aisle 15 (811). Do you write poetry? If so, feel free to share one in the comments below this post.

SPRING SONG
Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906)

A blue-bell springs upon the ledge,
A lark sits singing in the hedge;
Sweet perfumes scent the balmy air,
And life is brimming everywhere.
What lark and breeze and bluebird sing,
Is Spring, Spring, Spring!

No more the air is sharp and cold;
The planter wends across the wold,
And, glad, beneath the shining sky
We wander forth, my love and I.
And ever in our hearts doth ring
This song of Spring, Spring!

For life is life and love is love,
'Twixt maid and man or dove and dove.
Life may be short, life may be long,
But love will come, and to its song
Shall this refrain for ever cling
Of Spring, Spring, Spring!

(This poem is in the public domain.) ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

March 31st

SEK POETS ARE FOOLIN' AROUND IN HONOR OF APRIL FOOL'S DAY (tomorrow). First of all, they moved the monthly meeting to a Thursday (April 2). They chose humor for a theme. Attendees should bring
a couple of funny poems to share and something to write with. The meeting will be in the meeting room (no joke) at 5:30. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library updated their cover photo.

March 31st

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