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March has come in like a lamb. Yay!
Here are the things that are going on in the month of March in the Youth Services department.
We hope you will bring your kiddos to join in.
Come and have some silly fun with us!
Welcome to the new Youth Services page – one spot for news, pictures, events, and more from Miss Lesa.FEBRUARY 2025 YOUTH events.STORYTIMES in February -5th at 10:30 am7th at 10:30 am [First Friday ]19th at 10:30 am11th at 6pm – FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT IN THE LIBRARY. We will be showing the movie IF FEBRUARY 18th -PICKLE AUTOPSY – 10 years old or over “coroners” needed for sign up. Join us for this silly and fun event.February 25th at 6pm. – LEGO Play! Open LEGO play in the library! Come and create whatever you like. We have LEGO, DUPLO and more.Coming in JANUARY 2025.I have some fun things planned for January in the YOUTH DEPARTMENT.Here are some that are happening in the beginning of the month.Be sure to sign up for those that require it.~Lesa
DECEMBER events coming!
In December, we will have several fun events. It’s holiday time, so it’s holiday events!
Storytimes will be on the 6th, 11th and 18th. There will be no storytime on December 4th due to a staff get together for the holidays.The 6th is the First Friday Storytime at 10:30 am. Following this storytime will be a parent cafe where parents and I can chat about programs. Let me know what you would like to see offered here at the library. Share your thoughts and ideas. Refreshments will be provided.On the 21st is our monthly Stay Play – LET’S PLAY! day at 1pm in the meeting room. This is geared toward children, birth to age 5 and their grownups.At 2pm on the 21st, we are having a KIDS IN THE KITCHEN event. Let’s make cookies! Sign up is required for this event by December, 14th.On the 23rd, we will have a movie in the afternoon since it’s a no school day. We hope you can come and enjoy the events.
New activities are always on the horizon at Iola Public Library. We are excited to announce a special art workshop for kids in March where they can unleash their creativity and make their own masterpieces. Stay tuned for more details and be sure to check back often for updates on all our youth programs. We love to see our young patrons engaged and having fun while learning. Remember to bring your friends along for even more fun!
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So many new children’s books in today! Click the video to see some.
Miss Lesa shows off some of her new books!
Youth Event – Everyone Fits. Process art event.
Process art event for all children – everyone fits.
Iola Reads: Ranger in Time
2024 Iola Reads selection for young readers is the Ranger in Time series by Kate Messner. Visit the Allen County Historical Society Museum on Saturday, November 2 to learn about General Funston & the San Francisco Earthquake from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and see Moose, the dog.
Youth Services – October event calendar
October events and programs for children.
Local Author Speaker Series
Hear from Maranda Collins in October at the Library.
Why? Did you know…? What is…? How does…? Such an informative book.
Doesn't this sound like a wonderful book? There is so much information in it!It's available in the children's department.----------------------------------------------------------------Are zebras white with black stripes, or black with white stripes?- answer - black...
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Storytime tomorrow at 10:30am. We will be learning about pollination in a fun way.
I hope to see y'all there!
~Lesa
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CRAFT SUPPLIES OVERFLOWING your work space? Things you don't use anymore? Well, box them up and bring them in--starting Thurs., April 17, for our big Craft Supply Swap, in the meeting room Sat., April 19, 9-3:30. You may bring them to the meeting room entrance on the parking lot. Leftovers at the end of the swap will be donated.
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CHESS CLUB WILL NOT MEET this evening due to unexpected circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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STAFF MEMBERS OF IPL & SEKLS are wearing big grins (and maybe crumbs on their chins) after receiving this bountiful basket of scrumptious cookies--lemon and toffee-oatmeal. It came from Friends of the Library, with a card thanking us "for being an awesome library staff". We say, "We think you're pretty awesome, too!".
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NEW IPL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Laura Force, Iola, pictured left, joins us today, bringing with her experience in staff management, community outreach, daily operations and financial oversight. Library director Sharon Moreland, pictured right, is also director of the 50-member consortium of the Southeast Kansas Library System which is based here. Iola is one of the system's larger libraries. As the number of SEK libraries, and the services they provide, has increased, so have needs and travel requirements.
In her recent position, Laura oversaw camp operations at the 150-acre Wildwood Outdoor Educational Center, La Cygne, managing employees and contractors, and developing programs and special events. She holds a B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies from American Public University and studied mathematics at Whitworth University. She plans to pursue a master's degree in library science. Laura is also known for her expertise at spinning yarn and weaving.
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