Social Media

Iola Public Library

July 25th

DOWNTOWN TONIGHT? If you have young children, you could start your evening with the library's story walk, Lauren Child's "I Will Never, Not Ever, Eat a Tomato", about a picky eater. The story begins at IPL--look in the window of the children's library--proceeds to the square, then continues north, counterclockwise, in windows around the square, ending at Iola Pharmacy.

Additional happenings include the Farmer's Market on the square, 5:30-7; an adult program on carding and spinning wool at the library's Flewharty Annex, 211 East St. 6:30; Iola Municipal Band ice cream social at 7:00, followed by a concert in the bandstand at 8:00. Meanwhile, the library remains open till 8:00. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

July 24th

GET READY TO MESS! Lesa and volunteer Lucia Vega are mixing a big pool of green slime for this afternoon's 2:00 Messtival at the Flewharty, winding up the summer reading program for kids. There's also a pool full of "glooby", which is really yucky, so get ready to mess--and bring a towel. Refreshments after. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

July 24th

THE FOUNDING OF NEW YORK CITY, America's first fortunes, and scandal in high society all come in to play in a trio of intriguing non-fiction titles sure to please history buffs and literary fans of Henry James, Edith Wharton and Truman Capote. Maybe you saw the Hulu series "Feud: Capote vs. the Swans", inspired by "Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal and the Swan Song for an Era", by Laurance Leamer.

Anderson Cooper, with the help of history writer Katherine Howe, wrote "Astor: the Rise and Fall of An American Fortune" and "Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty". All three titles make great historical reading as good as fiction. They portray history in a lively style and are full of colorful characters, Cooper's ancestors among them; you won't be bored. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

July 23rd

Older Kids in the kitchen on Monday was a blast.
First rule: Wash those hands.
Second rule: If messes aren't being made, fun isn't being had.

The kids had a great time making things and then, of course, eating them. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

July 23rd

KANSAS NOTABLE BOOKS 2024 include two poetry selections, shown here by Anna Mitchell, member of Iola Poets. Pictured left is "Grief Said, Have a Seat" by Amanda G. Elsbury. It's a collection of poetry "for anyone looking to heal from heartbreak, sorrow or loss". The other book, "I've Been Fighting This War Within Myself", is poetry by Antonio Sanchez-Day (1974-2021), edited by Brian Daldorph. Both books were published in 2023.

Kansas Notable Books, a project of the State Library's Kansas Center for the Book, are either written by Kansans or about a Kansas-related topic. Kansas Notable Books highlights the contemporary writing community and encourages readers to enjoy some of the best writing of the authors among us. Iola Poets, a writing group, meets monthly at the Flewharty, 211 East St. The next meeting is 5:30 p.m., Aug. 6. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

July 22nd

SHOPPING BEFORE AMAZON. You couldn't get everything at the dimestore, but there was quite an assortment--from salted peanuts, to canaries, rollerblinds, model planes and lipstick, yard goods, sox and candy. Oh the candy, and the smell of those hot, roasted spanish peanuts. Old-Timers Talking, 2:00 Fri., July 26, will recall the ways we used to shop. For some it meant "a trip to town", maybe a 20-mile drive to Iola, not something you did every day. Come and remember--the stores, the service, the prices. Did you have ration books or collect savings stamps? We'll be in the meeting room. -- Colleen Dobbins ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

July 22nd

Youth Services Reminder that the MESSTIVAL/WRAP UP is happening this WEDNESDAY at 2pm.
Bring a towel. ... See MoreSee Less

Iola Public Library

July 22nd

CARDING WOOL, SPINNING YARN. These folk crafts are not lost, and Laura Jernigan, Iola, will be at the Flewharty Annex, 6:30 Thurs., July 25, to show you. She began learning about fiber arts as a child; 12 years ago she learned to spin yarn. In this adult crafts program hosted by Jen Tarter, she will show how to comb and card wool and other fibers such as alpaca and plant fibers. She will also demonstrate spinning on a wheel and on a drop spindle.

Jernigan will show differences between fiber types and explain how specific fiber preparations make different yarns for different purposes. She will also have examples of combined fibers and wool she has dyed in different colors to create finished yarns. Handmade items from homespun wool will be be on display. ... See MoreSee Less