Resources for Alzheimer’s caregivers and cooking with chocolate are the topics of Iola Public Library programs next week.  The new Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, led by IPL’s director of patron services, Melissa Smoot, meets at…

The Iola Public Library is set to embark on a month-long celebration of everything chocolate. The activities will culminate with the library’s annual Valentine’s Day Chocolate Sale fundraiser sponsored by Friends of the Library. The…

The library opens daily at 9 a.m., Monday through Saturday and is open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Weekly Monday night programs, chess club at 6 o’clock…

With the holiday season in the rear view mirror, the Iola Public Library has announced its new hours for 2023. The Library is open 9 a.m. to 8  p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9…

Library programs continue in a festive vein next week, beginning with a free holiday movie suitable for all ages at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the meeting room next to the parking lot.  Refreshments will be…

Santa Claus came to town on Wednesday to read stories with the Library Littles at the Iola Public Library. Several youngsters also sang Christmas tunes for Jolly Old Saint Nick.

Tuesday offers one of each. At 1 p.m. Clara Wicoff, Southwind Extension, hosts a program on Everyday Mindfulness.  The term “mindfulness” is everywhere these days. She will explain what it is and how you can…

There are times when a little noise in the library is perfectly acceptable. Lesa Cole, youth services librarian at the Iola Public Library, watched with content as the gaggle of preschoolers flocked to the newest…

A discarded Little Golden Book helped Elle Dominquez learn to read and fostered a lifelong love of books. She honors that experience with a collection of more than 1,000 of the books. Moran resident Dominquez…

With Christmas just around the corner, the Iola Public Library is helping Santa deal with his correspondence. The library has set up a special mailbox in the Children’s Library section. Letters can be written on…