Iola Public Library resumes live programming for adults at 7 p.m. Tuesday with Book Buzz, a review of new titles to give or curl up with this holiday season.  Katie Stover, a reader advisory expert,…

Delivery driver Robert Smith sets a gazebo in place outside the Iola Public Library on Tuesday. The gazebo was purchased through an American Rescue Plan Act grant, and will allow outdoor options for reading, activities…

Winter hours have begun at the Iola Public Library. They are: Monday – 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.;  Tuesday through Thursday – 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.;  Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.…

A crew from Jayhawk Lumber of Chanute installs new doors at the Iola Public Library on Tuesday.

Sharon Moreland believes a public library offers something unique: A free, open space to relax, read, learn and even conduct business.  “You can come and read the paper, go to children’s story time and learn…

Nikki Westpfahl and Kaitlyn Bartholomew, of the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF), have fun with a canine companion on Friday at an adoption event outside the Iola Public Library.

Roger Carswell is ready for adventure. After serving as library director for almost 29 years, the 64-year-old Quenemo native is retiring, especially so as to pursue his passion for travel. Before hitting the road, however,…

Marian Wilson, who died in September at the age of 91, is leaving nearly $1 million in gifts to the community. Beneficiaries include her late husband’s church, First Christian Church, and the Church of the…

Roger Carswell, executive director of the Iola Public Library, will soon have a new room at the library named in his honor. Iola City Council members approved a request Monday by the Library Board to…

Iola Public Library will move into Phase 3 of its planned four-phase COVID reopening plan effective May 1. The library is returning to normal hours as well, although it will be on summer hours until…