Iola Public Library

About

The library was founded as a membership library in 1884, then became a free public library in 1905.  Both centennials were celebrated, in 1984 and 2005.

Iola is lucky in that the library board requested Lewis Henry Wishard to write a history of the library.  He did so, and this book preserves much library history that might otherwise have been lost.  The library has several copies of this volume, which he wrote in 1929, with some supplements up through 1934. 

Mission

The mission of the Iola Public Library is to provide resources, services, and programs to meet the informational, educational and recreational needs and interests of the people of the community. The staff strives to give people what they want when they come to the library.

Vision

The Iola Public Library: A welcoming destination that inspires our community.

Core Values

The Iola Public Library embraces these values:

Serving the community – Service

Engaging with families, teens, and children – Engagement

Being a welcoming place for all – Destination

Supporting the needs of readers – Literacy

Being a dynamic, fun place – Participation

Being a trusted community partner – Collaboration

Iola Public? Library

218 E. Madison

Iola, Kansas 66749

Hours

Mon - Thur: 9:00 - 8:00

Fri & Sat: 9:00 - 5:00

Fax (620) 365-5137

 Phone

 (620) 365-3262

https://iolapubliclibrary.org