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Here’s what is happening in Youth Services in the month of APRIL!
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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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GOT CABIN FEVER YET? We're here all day, 9-5:00. Just come on in and see us. Work on the new holiday-themed community puzzle or pick up a free houseplant cutting, rooted and ready. We have lots of new titles to browse. Just added shelves of non-fiction videos, too--think documentaries, PBS. If you just need some peace and quiet to get some paperwork done, call ahead and reserve the Roger Carswell Study Room. -- Jen Tarter
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A NEWS CREW FROM KOAM TV, Pittsburg, Wednesday filmed an interview with Darrin Daugherty (lower right), SEKLS tech consultant and project manager of a grant to provide digital literacy training and mobile maker-space equipment for libraries in a 14-county area. For IPL that includes a stock of 3-D printers, laser engravers, Cricuts, robot and drone kits, and other items to teach emerging technologies. Iola will share them on rotation with other libraries in Allen, Bourbon and Neosho counties.
Digital literacy is focused on enabling ages 55+ to use digital technology in everyday life--cell phones, texts, emails, for example. Ryan Jernigan, Iola, has joined the SEKLS tech team to be the "digital navigator" for IPL. Watch for announcements of scheduled consulting times or call for an appointment (620-365-3262).
The federal government funded the grant to the Kansas Department of Commerce, signed by Governor Laura Kelly.
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OLD-TIMERS TALKING recently recalled the days when pie suppers led to sweet talk. Joe remembered when he had to bid $40 to win the privilege of eating his pie with the girl who brought it, as was the custom; she was his girlfriend. Hellen said that her brothers coached a naive young man to run up the bid on her pie, so she had to eat with him, not the boy she hoped.
For the uninitiated, during the early 20th century--especially during the Depression--and until the 1950s, homemade pies and fried-chicken suppers were auctioned off in decorated boxes in one-room schools or country churches as fundraisers. Much merriment and good-natured ribbing ensued as young men vied for the package prepared by the prettiest girl. The highest bidder for each offering then ate with the girl who brought it. Often a program of music or recitations followed the meal. Sometimes there was dancing.
While reminescing, the Old-Timers enjoyed homemade mock apple pie made with saltine crackers, a Depression-era specialty; pumpkin pie with whipped cream; and a mixed berry pie by IPL assistant director Laura Force, whose pie won first prize at the Allen County Fair. Piper Weilert, Humboldt, entertained with such old-time tunes as "Turkey in the Straw". She is a music student of Betty Cunningham.
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