Iola Public Library

06/01/2026

CALENDAR JUNE 1 -- 6 SUMMER READING BEGINS!
MON. In Stitches, adult crochet, 6-8:00, with Jen, library lounge.
TUE. Summer Snacks for kids, 3-3:30, meeting room. Free genealogy assistance with Marilyn, 6-7:45, genealogy room.
WED. Story Time for library littles, 10:30, with Ms. Lesa, meeting room. Two O'Clock Book Talk, open discussion, adults, with Colleen, meeting room.
THU. Youth crochet with Jen, CANCELLED 6-8:00, library lounge.
FRI. First Fri. Story Time, 10:30, meeting room with Ms. Lesa. Summer Snacks, 3-3:30, meeting room.
SAT. Innovation Day, 10-2:00. Participate in free hands-on demonstrations at Allen, featuring a laser engraver, 3D printer, VR headset, maker drones and more. All ages welcome, snacks. 1801 North Cottonwood. Joint project with ACC, IPL, SEK. (620-365-3262)

05/28/2026

SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE. Who remembers this? How does it make you feel?

05/28/2026

Summer Reading Programs begin on June 1st!!
Come UNEARTH A STORY at the Iola Public Library!
Here are the Youth Services calendar of events. There are many things planned for the summer. Some do require sign up and are noted with a star.

I can't wait to see your kiddos this summer!

~Ms. Lesa

05/28/2026

HEARD ABOUT THE NEW TECHNOLOGY in the SEK library system, thanks to a special grant? The technology is being rotated through the system . Come see for yourself and participate in hands-on demonstrations at Allen Community College, Sat. June 6, 10-2:00. Featured technology includes a laser engraver, 3D printer. VR headsets, maker drones, robots and more. Demonstrations will be in the college Stadler Room and student center. Community members of all ages are welcome; light snacks will be provided. This Innovation Day is co-sponsored by Allen, SEK and IPL. 1801 North Cottonwood.

05/27/2026

HEARKENING TO MEDIEVAL DAYS in the children's library at IPL, the knight today travelled with Tammie to watch over the kids in Frontenac Public Library. The Frontenac school mascot is an armor-clad Raider.

05/27/2026

Here is a helpful share out for the community.
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Benefit screening tool available for families

Dairy MAX has partnered with Single Stop to help connect families with resources that make nutritious food more accessible and attainable. Single Stop is a one-stop platform that simplifies access to benefits and helps families with the following:

Check eligibility for programs like SNAP, WIC, utility assistance, and healthcare support;
Find nearby food banks and community resources; and
Explore nutritious recipes and more.

You are encouraged to share this resource with families.

05/26/2026

ZINNIA SEEDLINGS COMING UP IN THE RAISED BED BY THE GAZEB0. The seed library indoors has been re-stocked. Procedure is same as before--limit is 10 seed packets; please record what you take on the clipboard beside the cabinet.

05/26/2026

IT'S HERE! IT'S HERE! The splash park is finished at last, and the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to the ribbon cutting celebration, 4:00 Wed., June 3. You'll find us at 921 N. Cottonwood. 620-365-5252.

05/24/2026

CALENDAR MAY 24 -- 30

LIBRARY REMAINS CLOSED FOR THE LONG MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THROUGH MON., MAY 25.

TUE. Summer Snacks for Kids, May 26 and 28, 3-3:30, meeting room; each youth may choose one snack and one drink. Genealogy assistance from Marilyn, no charge, 6-7:45, genealogy room.
WED. Death Cafe, social discusion centered around issues pertaining to death and its aftermath, e.g., inheritance, family disagreemants. 6:30 in the meeting room.
THU. Adult Craft Night with Jen, 6:00, meeting room.
FRI. No scheduled programs.
SAT. Extra Stitches, crochet help with Jen, 2-4, library lounge. Dungeons and Dragons, 10-2:00, with Dungeon Master Alex Simpson, free, all welcome.

05/22/2026