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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
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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!

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!

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CALENDAR JULY 14-19
MON. Make it Monday @ 2 pm (pre-registered). Chess @ 6 pm. In Stitches @ 6 pm
TUE. No scheduled programs.
WED. Storytime @ 10:30 am. Water Wednesday @ 3 pm. Dinner on a Dime @ 6 pm (pre-registered).
THUR. Kids Afternoon Movie @ 2 pm. YA Crochet @ 6 pm.
FRI. No scheduled programs.
SAT. Stay & Play @ 1-2 pm.
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CALENDAR JULY 14-19
MON. Make it Monday @ 2 pm (pre-registered).  Chess @ 6 pm.  In Stitches @ 6 pm
TUE. No scheduled programs.
WED. Storytime @ 10:30 am.  Water Wednesday @ 3 pm.  Dinner on a Dime @ 6 pm (pre-registered).
THUR. Kids Afternoon Movie @ 2 pm.  YA Crochet @ 6 pm.
FRI. No scheduled programs.
SAT. Stay & Play @ 1-2 pm.

On July 17th at 2pm, I'm playing a movie perfect for kids and for the summer theme of COLOR OUR WORLD.
I ask that if able, each child bring their drink in a no spill container and a small package of any candy or snack item.
We will take ALL of the packages and combine in a container to make a Friendship Salad for all to enjoy.
I will be adding colorful mini marshmallows btw. 🙂

I hope to see you all there.
~Ms. Lesa
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On July 17th at 2pm, Im playing a movie perfect for kids and for the summer theme of COLOR OUR WORLD. 
I ask that if able, each child bring their drink in a no spill container and a small package of any candy or snack item. 
We will take ALL of the packages and combine in a container to make a Friendship Salad for all to enjoy. 
I will be adding colorful mini marshmallows btw. :)

I hope to see you all there. 
~Ms. Lesa

We had 54 present for the tie-dye on Monday!
It was a wild time!

The kiddos all made their own designs and were sent home with their project. Sorry, I was way busy and messy with dye to get any photos but just imagine a yard of children having fun with tie-dye.

Do you see it?

It was awesome!

Yesterday, there were only a few that showed up for Shadow Art. Unfortunately, the sun played games coming and going so, we made do and did some shadow art inside. 🙂 I played the sun.

Today is Storytime at 10:30 am and then tomorrow is another Crafternoon at 2pm.

~Ms. Lesa
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We had 54 present for the tie-dye on Monday! 
It was a wild time!

The kiddos all made their own designs and were sent home with their project. Sorry, I was way busy and messy with dye to get any photos but just imagine a yard of children having fun with tie-dye. 

Do you see it? 

It was awesome!

Yesterday, there were only a few that showed up for Shadow Art. Unfortunately, the sun played games coming and going so, we made do and did some shadow art inside. :) I played the sun. 

Today is Storytime at 10:30 am and then tomorrow is another Crafternoon at 2pm.

~Ms. Lesa

On July 16th, Dinner on a Dime will be making Cold Cucumber Soup. Please register by the 14th. It cost $1 to help cover the cost of supplies. ... See MoreSee Less

On July 16th, Dinner on a Dime will be making Cold Cucumber Soup.  Please register by the 14th.  It cost $1 to help cover the cost of supplies.

Allen County Regional Hospital is hosting their Lunch & Learn at the library on July 10 at 12 pm. Seats are limited. Please reserve your spot with Courtney at 620-365-1021. ... See MoreSee Less

Allen County Regional Hospital is hosting their Lunch & Learn at the library on July 10 at 12 pm.  Seats are limited.  Please reserve your spot with Courtney at 620-365-1021.
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