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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!

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Youth Services – August schedule of events

Youth Services – August schedule of events

Hello all! Here is what I have planned for August in Youth Services. Storytimes Make a rocket flinger School will be back in session soon, so we will have an afternoon movie at the library. We will be showing MIGRATION at 2pm on August 12th. Stay & Play is on...

Youth Services Summer activities update

Youth Services Summer activities update - Marty the Magician came to entertain last week. It was a great turnout and boy did the kids enjoy it! The kids made their own lanterns for the Summer Solstice. They also made their own memory boards and fun glowbugs. It's been...

Youth Summer Programming

Youth Summer Programming

Adventure Begins @ Your Library! This Summer our programs run June 3 to July 24. There is a ton of fun to be had during this period. See the calendar of events here. Sign up at the Library (218 E. Madison).

Monthly Littles Stay & Play this Saturday!

Monthly Littles Stay & Play this Saturday!

Our monthly Stay & Play is happening on this Saturday at 1pm. This event is geared toward littles age birth to age 5 and their grownups.  You are welcome to stop in. It is just an hour of fun play time! I look forward to seeing y'all!

Iola Library Youth events for March 2024

Iola Library Youth events for March 2024

Storytimes: March 13th and 20th at 10:30 am. March 13th is our KIDS YOGA Storytime. SPRING BREAK WEEK: All events are FREE but sign up is required on some by March 8th. 11th - Mini painting at 2pm.  Sign up required. 12th - STEM project at 2pm. Youth will create their...

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INTRODUCING: DINNER ON A DIME. This new monthly program hosted by Melissa Smoot focuses on budget-wise family dining. On Tues., May 14, at 6:00, the featured recipe is Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta, with a registration fee of $1; registration deadline is Mon. May 12 Each month we try out a new recipe, from start to finish. Please bring a container for leftovers to take home. Meet at the Flewharty Annex behind the library. ... See MoreSee Less

INTRODUCING: DINNER ON A DIME. This new monthly program hosted by Melissa Smoot focuses on budget-wise family dining. On Tues., May 14, at 6:00, the featured recipe is Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta, with a registration fee of $1; registration deadline is Mon. May 12 Each month we try out a new recipe, from start to finish. Please bring a container for leftovers to take home. Meet at the Flewharty Annex behind the library.

Summer is close and that means that it's time for Summer Reading Program!
Programming begins on June 2nd.
For each book that kiddos read, they will put a "bubble gum" circle on the gumball machine. Our goal is to fill up the machine!
Come on in and see all the color in the children's library. We're ready for summer!

Here are the Youth Services events for the month of June and July. Some things require sign up. This is so that I can make sure I have enough supplies.

I look forward to another fun summer with y'all.

~Lesa
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Summer is close and that means that its time for Summer Reading Program!
Programming begins on June 2nd. 
For each book that kiddos read, they will put a bubble gum circle on the gumball machine. Our goal is to fill up the machine! 
Come on in and see all the color in the childrens library. Were ready for summer! 

Here are the Youth Services events for the month of June and July. Some things require sign up. This is so that I can make sure I have enough supplies. 

I look forward to another fun summer with yall. 

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NEVER MIND THE RAIN. We have curb service. Just pull up to the book drop in the alley and call us. We'll bring your holds out to you. Open till 8:00 tonight. ... See MoreSee Less

NEVER MIND THE RAIN. We have curb service. Just pull up to the book drop in the alley and call us. Well bring your holds out to you. Open till 8:00 tonight.

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN CHANGE your phone screen from light to dark? Check out this how-to from TechWise. At the library you can pick up cards featuring a variety of helpful tips that make your digital life easier. More from TechWise, techwise@greenbush.com ... See MoreSee Less

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN CHANGE your phone screen from light to dark? Check out this how-to from TechWise. At the library you can pick up cards featuring a variety of helpful tips that make your digital life easier. More from TechWise, techwise@greenbush.com

CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT. But, often you can--through an interlibrary-loan request to Brenda Cash and Adisa Heslop at SEK. When I wanted "Of Plymouth Plantation", William Bradford's account of Pilgrims in America, not some else's analysis with footnotes, I got it! That's one topic for tomorrow's monthly Two O'Clock Book Talk. I'm currently reading "The Girl from Greenwich Street", a novel based on America's first murder trial, with a legal team of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. And my hold on Anne Tyler's new "Three Days in June" finally came in. What are you reading? Please come tell us, 2:00 in the meeting room. -- Colleen Dobbins ... See MoreSee Less

CANT ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT. But, often you can--through an interlibrary-loan request to Brenda Cash and Adisa Heslop at SEK. When I wanted Of Plymouth Plantation, William Bradfords account of Pilgrims in America, not some elses analysis with footnotes, I got it! Thats one topic for tomorrows monthly Two OClock Book Talk. Im currently reading The Girl from Greenwich Street, a novel based on Americas first murder trial, with a legal team of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. And my hold on Anne Tylers new Three Days in June finally came in. What are you reading? Please come tell us, 2:00 in the meeting room. -- Colleen Dobbins
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