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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

Iola Public Library

February 4th

THE ROGER CARSWELL STUDY ROOM is a great place to get some work done away from home and with office amenities. The room has a sliding glass door for privacy, task lighting and free wifi. Printing, copying, scanning and faxing are available in the library. Black and white copies and prints are 10 cents/page; faxes are $1/page up to $5 and emails sent by scanning are free. The study room can be reserved in 2-hour time blocks and is available on a walk-in basis when not in use. There is no charge. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

February 4th

This Friday is FIRST FRIDAY STORYTIME!!
I hope I get to see you and your littles for singing, stories and fun.
See you at 10:30am!!
~Ms. Lesa ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

February 4th

SADLY, THE LIST OF CHOCOLATE DONORS has stopped growing. Donation deadline is Feb. 12, barely a week away.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

Iola Public Library

February 3rd

HEART WARMER. Handmade by a patron known for her quilting skills, this quilt is just the right size for a baby's crib or for your own lap while reading or watching TV. (Picture is slightly cropped.) Makes a unique Valentine gift for someone you love. It will be raffled at the Friends of the Library chocolate sale Feb. 13. Get your tickets now at the circulation desk, $5 for 1, $20 for 5. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

February 3rd

THEY'RE HERE--AND ALL AROUND TOWN! Melissa shows off our yellow tub of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice", this winter's Iola Reads selection. Take one and pass it along. If you wish to keep it, we suggest a $2 donation. This year is Jane Austen's 250th birthday anniversary, so mark your calendar for two celebratory events.

Feb. 27, 6:30-8, is "Pride and Prejudice" movie night at the library. Free admission, Regency refreshments and prizes!
Mar. 7, 7-8:30, at the North Community Building, 505 N. Buckeye, we're throwing a Regency Rave Dance Party. Miss Chelsea's Dance Company will perform Regency dances to be followed by family-fun Rave dancing. And of course there will cake, Regency refreshments and prizes.

Iola Reads is a project of Iola Public Library, USD 257 and Bowlus Fine Arts Center. with funding from the Sleeper Family Trust. ... See MoreSee Less