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I wanted to share with you, the photos of the Summer Reading Wrap up/ Parents as teachers collab that we had on the square last week.
It was TOUCH A TRUCK and food sponsored by Community National Bank. Popsicles provided via Parents as teachers. Water provided by Rotary.
Thank you to all that made this possible. We appreciate you so much.
Thank you to Parents as Teachers – Allen County. Your help was very much appreciated.
Thank you to the parents that brought your children in to the library and to the programs throughout the summer to participate.
Thank you to the kids that participated and read those books!
Thank you to Iola Fire Department, Iola Police Department, Allen County Kansas Sheriff’s Office, @Iola Kiwanis, Lilly’s Towing Service and more!
I can’t wait for Summer Reading 2026. The theme will be Unearth A Story.
So much fun will be had!
Just because Summer Reading is over, that does NOT mean that you should halt coming in to the library. It makes my day when y’all visit! Your happy faces make ME happy!
Have a great school year and keep on reading!
Ms. Lesa
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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!

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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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BE THE DIFFERENCE is the slogan for Suicide Prevention Month. Helpful handouts, shown on this display here in the library, are full of facts and information that could help you to be the difference for someone considering suicide. For instance, "Action Steps to Help Someone Having Suicidal Thoughts" and "Suicide in Rural Areas: Know the Facts About Who's at Risk". Kansas ranks 12th among the states in number of deaths by suicide, which is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 14-34 and 3rd for ages 35-44. If you need help, you can reach the suicide and crisis line by phone, text or chat. 988 ... See MoreSee Less

BE THE DIFFERENCE is the slogan for Suicide Prevention Month. Helpful handouts, shown on this display here in the library, are full of facts and information that could help you to be the difference for someone considering suicide. For instance, Action Steps to Help Someone Having Suicidal Thoughts and Suicide in Rural Areas: Know the Facts About Whos at Risk. Kansas ranks 12th among the states in number of deaths by suicide, which is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 14-34 and 3rd for ages 35-44. If you need help, you can reach the suicide and crisis line by phone, text or chat. 988

JEN'S ADULT CRAFTERS fashioned grapevine hearts, ribbons and flowers into small, eye-catching decorations, and a full-size wreath. Click throiugh to see what creativity can do. The next Thurs. night adult craft is pocket angels, 6:00 Sept. 25, in the meeting room. There's a $3 fee; please register by Sept 18. ... See MoreSee Less

JENS ADULT CRAFTERS fashioned grapevine hearts, ribbons and flowers into small, eye-catching decorations, and a full-size wreath. Click throiugh to see what creativity can do. The next Thurs. night adult craft is pocket angels, 6:00 Sept. 25, in the meeting room. Theres a $3 fee; please register by Sept 18.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

FAMILY HISTORY A TOTAL MYSTERY? Drop in Tues. evenings, 6:00-7:45 for a chat with our new genalogy consultant, Marilyn Dozier. She will help guide you through our genealogy collection and direct you to digital data bases. She is also available for consultation by appointment. Marilyn does genealogy for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Iola. ... See MoreSee Less

FAMILY HISTORY A TOTAL MYSTERY? Drop in Tues. evenings, 6:00-7:45 for a chat with our new genalogy consultant, Marilyn Dozier. She will help guide you through our genealogy collection and direct you to digital data bases. She is also available for consultation by appointment. Marilyn does genealogy for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Iola.
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