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Iola Public Library

January 29th

READY TO LAUNCH IOLA READS, winter edition, staff and as many other volunteers, spent an evening attaching stickers and counting books.That's Deb Greenwall with both hands up, flanked by IPL's Laura, left, and Melissa. Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" is this year's community read, honoring the author's 250th birthday. The books are free and intended to be passed around and discussed. Find them in yellow tubs at the library and businesses around town begining Mon., Feb. 2. Iola Reads is a project of Iola Public Library, USD 257 and Bowlus Fine Arts Center, with funding from Sleeper Family Trust. ... See MoreSee Less

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January 29th

2015 Everything Chocolate Sale ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 29th

Magnificent herds of bison, elk, mule deer, and antelope roamed the vast open plains populated by Cherokee, Osage, Pawnee, and many other tribes when Kansas became a part of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Kansas celebrates annually on January 29 to commemorate the anniversary of the state's 1861 admission to the Union. It was first celebrated in 1877 by schoolchildren in Paola. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 28th

SNOWING, GOING...BUT NOT GONE. Remains of the 6-inch snowfall was pretty slushy in the late afternoon as boys jostled about in their attempt to build a snowman. Flying snowballs resulted. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 28th

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Iola Public Library

January 27th

Fun movie night coming in February. Perfect choice for the show too!
Kids, please pick up your ticket before February 3rd if you would like to attend.
~Ms. Lesa ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 27th

LOOKOUT FOR WHAT'S NEW & TAKE YOUR CUES from "Booklist Reader". The free monthly book review magazine has been published by the American Library Association for more than 100 years . It's generally viewed as having the most reliable reviews of books and audio books for all ages. Don't miss this month's Top-10 lists of biographies and memoirs. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 26th

OUR PARKING LOT AND SIDEWALKS ARE CLEARED. THANK YOU, CITY OF IOLA.Nice work folks! ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 26th

TUESDAY, JAN. 27, 7 PM: DECLARATION 1776 & CONVERSATIONS. History professor Isaias McCaffery, Independence Community College, leads a free, interactive event in the Bowlus Creitz Recital Hall. Following a reading of the Declaration of Independence and discussion of its impact, he will engage participants with further questions for reflection.

The 1776 programs are co-sponsored by the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, Allen County Historical Society and Iola Public Library, with support from Humanities Kansas. On Feb. 11, there will be an exhibit opening at 5:15 in the Bowlus Mary L. Martin Gallery, followed at 6:00 in the Creitz Recital Hall by a program on Kansas Music History. For more information, 620-365-4765. www.bowluscenter.org ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 26th

I arrived this morning to find our sign-up sheet for the upcoming Everything Chocolate sale fundraiser for the library looking quite empty. 😔

At this time each year, we typically have a full page, bursting with contributions. It’s the wonderful people in our community who make this sale a success, and we invite you to share your delicious creations to help us make a difference!

Just a reminder: our sale and fundraiser is scheduled for February 13th. You can bring in your items anytime during the day on February 12th. Thank you for your support!

~Lesa ... See MoreSee Less