This September, Iola Public Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities. With a library card, you can do more than…

Ancient Indian petroglyphs in the Smoky Hills of central Kansas depict human figures, animals and geometrics. Geologist Rex Buchanan, who’s co-authored a book about them, will give a presentation at Iola Public Library at 7…

The Bowlus Fine Arts Center board of trustees declined a proposal to accept ownership of the Flewharty house from the Iola Public Library on Monday evening, halting a potential plan to transform the property into…

A property with deep community roots may soon see new life as the Iola Public Library seeks to transfer ownership of the historic Flewharty House to the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. The transfer, prompted by…

A stroll around the Iola square just got a lot more fun for families and young readers, thanks to a creative initiative by the Friends of the Iola Public Library.  Once again, book enthusiasts can…

Iola Public Library’s new assistant director has a deep passion for service, a love of books, and a knack for community building. Laura Force stepped into her new role on April 14, bringing with her…

Iola Public Library’s annual plant swap is from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Plant donations — houseplants or garden plants — are now being accepted.  With the lawn still soggy from recent rains, the event…

Iola High School career technology education (CTE) students were busy this week creating an elevated flowerbed frame for the Iola Public Library. The students were putting the finishing touches on their project by lining the…

Iola Public Library director Sharon Moreland speaks to a group of museum directors and other personnel Monday during  a spring meeting of the Southeast Kansas Museum Alliance. The Alliance, which covers 16 counties in this…

As a first-generation college student who is now a professor, I know firsthand the vital role libraries play in providing access to knowledge and opportunity, especially for those from underserved backgrounds.  At my university, nearly…