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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
Family Movie Night and light dinner
November 21st at 6pm Iola Public Library presents: Family Movie Night The Nightmare Before Christmas Also included is a light dinner Lock & Shock Chili, Oogie Boogi Cornbread and some Holly Jolly Swamp Water to drink followed by a sweet surprise. Sign-up is...
Family Movie Night, Oct. 26 at 6 pm
Come watch “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” with us!
Solar Eclipse Event 11 a.m. Sat. Oct 14
Skywatch with Stan Grigsby and the new SEKLS sunscope. Stan will give an overview and play-by-play and guide safe viewing of the eclipse. The eclipse begins at 10:20 a.m, and will reach magnitude at 11:45 when the sun will be approximately 73 percent blocked. Free...
2023 Iola Reads Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Iola Reads “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” by Chris Grabenstein for the YA Fall 2023 selection.
Youth Services events coming in October.
Storytimes: 10:30 am. Oct. 4th Oct. 11th Oct. 18th Friday the 13th: Stem @ 10 am. Construct a pinhole viewer for the September 14th ECLIPSE 2:00 pm paint an Eclipse shirt. Sign-up is required by October, 10th. Paints supplied but must supply own shirt. October...
What’s been happening in Youth Services at Iola Public Library?
Recent happenings of Youth Services at the Iola Public Library. We've had storytime, YOGA storytime - thank you for Megan for coming to see us and letting this become a monthly visit. The littles and parents love it. If you see in the photos, one little girl is...
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