At this time there will be no “in library” programming this summer at the Iola Village Library. However, summer programs will be available in “Imagination Bags” that will be available for pickup at the library.
Here is a listing of the theme areas.
Read, Read, Read
This summer we are using Beanstack to keep track of your reading minutes and activities. Download the app on your mobile device or go to http://iolalibrary.beanstack.org/. You can find this information on the library website, iolalibrary.org ,and on the Facebook page, Iola VillageLibrary.
You can also pick up a paper reading record at the library and write down how many minutes you read and bring the record back each week. Everyone who completes eight weeks of reading will receive a prize.
Where in Iola are the Gnomes?
Gnorman and Gnorma the Library gnomes have been exploring Iola. Each week we will post a new picture on the main entrance doors at the library. You can walk up and check out the picture and write down your guess, name and phone number on the paper provided and drop it into our book drop. One prize winner will be chosen from all the correct guesses each week.
Flat Gnorman and Gnorma
Pick up the Flat Gnomes at the library and take them on adventures at home or around town. We want to see pictures of all the adventures they have or the mischief they get into. Post them on our Facebook page or email them to us at lbauer@iolalibrary.org.
Gnome-tastic Family Craft
Anytime during the week of June 15-19, you may pick up a Gnome-tastic Family Craft bag. Inside the bag will be instructions and materials for making your own gnome and ideas for gnome activities. We will post a video on Facebook of us making the gnome so you can follow along. This is a fun project for the whole family.
“Imagination” Bags
Pick up an “Imagination” Bag starting June 22 based on a fairy tale at the library each week. Every bag will include a project with instructions and materials to make it as well as additional ideas that you can do at home. We will post an instructional video on Facebook each week that shows you how to make the project in the bag.
Imagine through STEAM
Runs June 15-Aug. 7
Virtual Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Since your stuffed friends are “social distancing” with you at home and can’t come to the library this year, we are asking you to take a picture or draw a picture and bring or send it to us July 13-17 at lbauer@iolalibrary.org. On Facebook we will post pictures all week of the fun and mischief your friends get into and we will post a bedtime story time video on Tuesday, July 14, also.
Virtual Magic Show
On July 23, join us for a virtual Magic Show with magician Daryl Rogers. You will see classic magic and comedy, and illusions from around the world. It is the timeless magic show for everyone! The video will be posted on Facebook for you to watch.
“Imagination” Summer Finale
To be held on Friday, Aug. 7. Plans to be announced later this summer. Watch for an announcement on the library’s Facebook page and/or website.
For further information contact the Iola Village Library at 715-445-4330 or ivl@iolalibrary.org.