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I apologize but Water Wednesday has been cancelled and postponed due to the weather.
In place of the cancellation, we will be showing a movie in the meeting room at 3pm.
Thank you for your understanding.
Ms. Lesa
May be an image of 1 person, drink, body of water and text that says 'IOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES EVENT Sorry, but because of 4 inches of rain yesterday causing the backyard to flood and a 40% chance of rain & thunderstorms today, WATER WEDNESDAY IS POSPONED Projected rescheduled date is June 25" Things just got little more despicable. In place, pleasejoin join US fo the movie Despicable Me 4 in the meeting room today (June 18th) at 3. Bring a blanket to sit on and a covered drink if you like. ILLIMISATION'S DESPILABL MEA'
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Youth came and made a Father’s Day gift. 
 
Working those hand muscles with playdough and threading. 
Patrons are working on the community  art project. It’s coming along very well. 
 
 
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Play Space 2025 Here’s what is happening in Youth Services in the month of APRIL!
SPRING IS HERE!
April is Child Abuse Prevention month – CAP.
Show your support by wearing blue on April 4th.
Join us on April 9th for a CAP event. After Storytime, children can plant their own flowers that they will take home and grow. After that, we will go outdoors and “plant” blue pinwheels to show our support of CAP.
Flowers, greenhouses, Spring fun and a Bear Hunt!
I hope to see you and your littles!
~Lesa
BTW, if you are seeing this post, please come see me on April 1st for a prize between 11:30 am to 8pm.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month. April. Boy silhouette with pinwheel on blue background. Stop child violence. Template for banner, card, poster with text inscription. Vector illustration.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.

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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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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.

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Join us tomorrow at 2 pm for an egg candeling program to see what is going on inside.

CALENDAR JUNE 23-28
MON. Make it Monday @ 2 pm. Chess @ 6 pm. In Stitches @ 6 pm
TUE. No scheduled programs.
WED. Water Wednesday @ 3 pm. Photo on Wood @ 6 pm (pre-registered).
THUR. Adult craft night @ 6:30 (pre-registered).
FRI. Old Timers Talk, 2 pm
SAT. Extra Stitches, 2-4 pm
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CALENDAR JUNE 23-28
MON. Make it Monday @ 2 pm. Chess @ 6 pm.  In Stitches @ 6 pm
TUE. No scheduled programs.
WED.  Water Wednesday @ 3 pm.  Photo on Wood @ 6 pm (pre-registered).
THUR. Adult craft night @ 6:30 (pre-registered).
FRI. Old Timers Talk, 2 pm
SAT. Extra Stitches, 2-4 pm

Reminder -
Monday is Make it Monday at 2pm for those that registered.

Double Reminder -
If the weather lets us, WATER WEDNESDAY is the 25th.
See ya this week everyone!
Ms. Lesa
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Reminder - 
Monday is Make it Monday at 2pm for those that registered. 

Double Reminder - 
If the weather lets us, WATER WEDNESDAY is the 25th. 
See ya this week everyone! 
Ms. Lesa

Summer is fully underway. Just a few reminders
➡Today's Stay and Play is canceled.

➡Summer reading for all ages is underway, but you can still sign up at any time.

➡The library is a cooling center so don't hesitate just to come in and cool off.
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Summer is fully underway.  Just a few reminders
➡Todays Stay and Play is canceled.  

➡Summer reading for all ages is underway, but you can still sign up at any time.

➡The library is a cooling center so dont hesitate just to come in and cool off.

This week in Youth Services -

Storytime was wonderful as always. After stories and songs, I gave them paper shapes, glue and a stick and ask how they could create a rocket. They did not disappoint. Their rockets were all unique and perfect.

Little Miss came in to claim her prize. I do believe by looking at the photo that she is happy with her prize today. What do you think? Of course, her sibling said he wanted his picture taken too so.... Of course I did. 🙂

In the afternoon, we played a movie for the group since the Water Wednesday was postponed to next Wednesday. We made forts to cozy up in for movie watching. If you look close, you'll see toesies poking out from the "fort".

The last photo is of our "gumball" machine. The goal is to fill the machine with color as our Summer Theme is Color Our World.
I do believe they are really doing great on filling it.

Always fun and always a joy to see the smiling young faces.

Ms. Lesa
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This week in Youth Services - 

Storytime was wonderful as always. After stories and songs, I gave them paper shapes, glue and a stick and ask how they could create a rocket. They did not disappoint. Their rockets were all unique and perfect. 

Little Miss came in to claim her prize. I do believe by looking at the photo that she is happy with her prize today. What do you think? Of course, her sibling said he wanted his picture taken too so.... Of course I did. :)

In the afternoon, we played a movie for the group since the Water Wednesday was postponed to next Wednesday. We made forts to cozy up in for movie watching. If you look close, youll see toesies poking out from the fort. 

The last photo is of our gumball machine. The goal is to fill the machine with color as our Summer Theme is Color Our World. 
I do believe they are really doing great on filling it. 

Always fun and always a joy to see the smiling young faces. 

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