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Iola Public Library

January 8th

TAKING THE CURE for medical maladies in the old days could sometimes seem worse than the affliction. Old-Timers will recall the smells and indignities, 2:00 Fri., Jan. 16, in the meeting room. Remember those aromatic salves and liniments obtained from the Raleigh man? Ever have a mustard plaster? Have your hair combed with coal oil to remove nits? Put lard on burns? If you're old enough, you may have had to wear a stinking bag of asafoetida (or "asphidity") around your neck to ward off infectious diseases such as flu. (Asafoetida is a resin from the fennel plant.) Old-Timers, a chat group for Boomers and those who are older, meets on the third Friday of each month. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 8th

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW! Trey filled a couple shelves of new Rotation books in large print this morning. Look for them in the New section. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 6th

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Iola Public Library

January 6th

SEVERAL NEW NOVELS JUST CAUGHT MY ATTENTION. Come to the Two O'Clock Book Talk in the meeting room tomorrow, Jan. 7, and we'll catch up on what you've been reading. No assignments--pick your own books--but the focus is on literary and historical fiction and non-fiction. I'm now reading "Bad, Bad Girl", by Gish Jen. The book blends memoir and fiction, beginning in a wealthy Shanghai suburb and moving to to New York City as the Communist revolution looms. The author explores her complex relationship with a harsh mother who always criticizes: "Bad bad girl! You don't even know how to talk!"

Next up is "The Tortoise's Tale", an acclaimed debut novel by Kendra Coulter, narrated by a long-lived giant tortoise named Magic, who observes a century of human life, culture, and societal change from a California estate, exploring themes of interconnectedness, resilience and humanity's relationship with nature. This is one for fans of "Remarkably Bright Creatures".

"What We Can Know" is a novel by Ian McEwan ("Atonement"); it's being called a masterpiece, a genre-bending work of literary fiction and science fiction. Set in a future (2119) England devastated by climate change, a scholar investigates a mysterious lost poem from the early 21st century, uncovering a story of love, crime, and the nature of knowledge. -- Colleen Dobbins ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 5th

Guess what??!!

IT IS COMING!!

Dear community members,

We need your help! Our annual Everything Chocolate sale/fundraiser is coming up.
Here is where you can make a difference and help us make it successful. We need people to create and donate lovely sweets for the fundraiser.
You can drop off your lovely, sweet donations on February 12th, any time during the day from 9am to 5pm. If you bring your things in a container that you need back, please make sure it is clearly labeled.
No need to worry about packaging your things because we have a team that will gather at 5pm to do that and make them all pretty for the sale the next day.

Help us make this successful for your library.

See you at the sale!

~Lesa ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 5th

Iola Public Library is looking for a part-time clerk-shelver to help us keep the library collection looking great and in order. This position also checks materials in, helps process overdue notices, and provides circulation desk coverage as needed. Strong computer and customer service skills are required and experience using the Dewey Decimal system is preferred. The schedule varies, but works during the day for 14.25 hours per week with evenings and every other Saturday. Starting pay ranges from $8.50 to $9.25 depending on experience. If you have any questions please call the library at (620) 365-3262 ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 5th

CAFE CROCHET! Needle crafters of all skill levels, including beginners, are welcome to In Stitches, the Mon. night crochet group hosted by Jen. Lydia, an accomplished crafter, serves up this well-appointed coffee bar. In Stitches tonight meets in the library lounge 6-8:00. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 4th

CALENDAR JANUARY 5 - 10
MON. In Stitches, adult crochet with Jen, 6-8:00, library lounge.
TUES. SEK Poets, 5:30, meeting room. Genealogist consultations with Marilyn, 6-7:45, genealogy room.
WED. Story time for littles, 10:30 with Lesa, meeting room. 2 O'Clock Book Talk, adults with Colleen, meeting room. Death Cafe will not meet this month; next meeting is 6:30 Feb. 19.
THUR. Youth crochet, 6-7 with Jen, library lounge.
FRI. No scheduled programs.
SAT. No programs scheduled. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 3rd

SEK POETS MEET TUES., JAN. 6, 5:30, in the meeting room. Bring writing materials and poems to share. All scribes welcome. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

January 3rd

This is the program that was supposed to happen in December and had to be rescheduled.
I need those kids who are interested in attending to ensure they are signed up by the 10th.
This should be a fun event.
I do need for those kids who are interested in attending to make sure they are signed up by the 10th.
I am also looking for a few parents who would like to stay and help chaperone.

I hope to see y'all sign up and come. ... See MoreSee Less