Don’t worry, Dr. Seuss can still be found at the Iola Public Library. For those wondering why it might be otherwise, on Tuesday, which happened to be Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birthday, his publisher announced that…

The Iola Public Library will be closed until at least Monday after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. A Facebook book sale scheduled for today was canceled.  Curbside pickup is available between 9 a.m.…

Five Allen County 4-H Club members will receive the state’s coveted Who’s Who Key Award, at Saturday night’s annual 4-H Achievement party, Tom Maxwell, county agricultural agent, announced today. In recognition of excellent all around…

Iola Reads, a collaboration between Iola Public Library, USD 257 and the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, has announced its Young Adult Selection 2020, “Defiance” by Valerie Hobbs. In the 14 years of the program, this…

The name Caroline Cooney may be a “blast from the past” for many readers. She made her reputation writing 90 young adult novels, notably “The Face on the Milk Carton.” Now Cooney has turned to…

A family road trip from hell is forced upon three siblings in “He Started It” by Samantha Downing. Twenty years ago, Beth, Eddie and Portia were taken on a 14-day road trip by their grandfather.…

Overdue fines will no longer be issued on children’s accounts at the Iola Public Library. Fines accrued in the past on children’s accounts have been forgiven, clearing 227 accounts, the library announced in a press…

The Iola Public Library will reopen its doors to the public Tuesday, with continued safeguards for COVID-19 protection. The library will continue to offer curbside delivery as an option for those who prefer not to…

Like many institutions and businesses, libraries have had to make significant changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not deemed “essential,” many libraries shut down, or at least closed their doors to the public. However,…

It seems a little strange — like so many things do these days — to write about books when you can’t actually check out a physical book from the library. Perhaps you can make a…