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Iola Public Library

May 8th

BE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR FREE copy of Booklist Reader from the counter, courtesy of IPL. This month's issue has a special focus on the semiquincentennial, starting things off with a list of the Top 10 History Books, including one for youth. A notable selection is "The American Revolution: An Intimate History", by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns; it's available in both print and audio versions. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

May 7th

NO MAHJONG GAMES TODAY AT IPL--LACKING ENOUGH PLAYERS TO FILL TABLES. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

May 7th

LIBRARY LITTLES WERE SO HAPPY to have Ms. Lesa back for story time yesterday. After the stories they dived into water play. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

May 6th

REMEMBER, TWO O'CLOCK BOOK TALK TODAY! Sooo many new books coming out this month. Let's talk about them. Read any of them yet? Pulitzer Prize-winner Elizabeth Strout is just out with "The Things We Never Say", featuring new characters in a new setting. (Say goodbye to the tiresome William.) Remember Kathryn Stockett's "The Help"? It's been a while, but she's back with another meaningful yarn, "The Calamity Club", featuring a group of scheming female characters in Depression-era Mississippi. The New York Times calls it hilarious.

Freida McFadden has a thriller, "The Divorce", in which the protagonist refuses to take her new circumstances lying down. Meanwhile, Tana French recently released "The Keeper", the final volume of her Cal Hooper trilogy about a retired Chicago cop seeking a new life in Ireland. Now, what I'm looking forward to reading is "True Crime", Patricia Cornwell's candid first memoir about her challenging early life and her creation of her best-known character, Dr. Kate Scarpetta. -- Colleen ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

May 6th

ALLEN COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL celebrates Mental Health Month with this library display of helpful handouts and brochures highlighting resources that adddress particular needs in the community. Sandy shows "Writing Our Way Out", spring issue, a creation of Iola High School students that addresses mental health issues of teens, such as bullying. Check these out. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

May 6th

I'm baaaack! I can't wait to see you and your Littles at storytime this morning at 10:30!

- Ms. Lesa ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

May 5th

JOIN MELISSA IN THE K-STATE EXTENSION kitchen May 12 to prepare and try out a new recipe that will tickle your taste buds and your budget. (Bring a container to take home leftovers). Registration fee: $1. 620-365-3262. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

May 4th

FIRST TIME CHECKING YOUR OWN BLOOD PRESSURE? Through a program called Libraries with Heart, IPL can provide you an opportunity to check--and change--your blood pressure. Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke.

The American Heart Association and the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas support this program to provide education and accesss to free blood pressure monitoring. The monitor can be checked out for two weeks, same as books seen on display. Libraries with Heart also offers this kit at Moran, Chanute, Ft. Scott and Toronto. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

May 3rd

POLLINATORS ARE CRUCIAL TO SURVIVAL of 80% of plants around the world. Bees, butterflies, moths, flies, birds, beetles, ants, wasps, and bats all help to pollinate these plants, including 75% of all the world’s food crops. Here's K-State's "Hort News" with ways to support backyard pollinator.

hnr.k-state.edu/extension/horticulture-resource-center/horticulture-newsletter/documents/2026/apr... ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

May 3rd

CALENDAR MAY 4--9
MON. In Stitches, adult crochet with Jen, 6-8, library lounge.
TUES. Genealogy assitance with Marilyn, 6-7:45, genealogy room.
WED. Story time with Library Littles, 10:30, meeting room. Two O'Clock Book Talk. adult discussion, book of your choice, in the meeting room, with Colleen.
THUR. Youth crochet with Jen, 6:00 in library lounge.
FRI. No scheduled programs.
SAT. Stay & Play, 1-2:00, infants to age 5 and parents, meeting room. ... See MoreSee Less