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Programs for Iowans

The State Library offers programs that may interest Iowans and other users. Click the links below to find out more.

All Iowa Reads

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Encouraging Iowa kids, teens, and adults to read and discuss a selected title each year.
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State Data Center

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The definitive source for population, housing, business and government statistics about Iowa.
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Recent News

ILOC 2025: Save the Date and Submit a Session Idea on Statistics & Evaluations
Oct 28, 2024, 3:38 PM
ILOC 2025 is set for Thursday, January 30, 2025! Iowa library directors and staff are encouraged to mark their calendars and consider submitting an idea for a session on statistics and/or evaluations. Learn More
State Library of Iowa Announces the 2025 All Iowa Reads Selections
Oct 17, 2024, 11:11 AM
The All Iowa Reads selections for 2025 were announced live today on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program with host Charity Nebbe. Learn More
State Library Welcomes IMLS Officer for 5-Year Site Visit
Oct 15, 2024, 4:05 PM
In late September the State Library welcomed Dennis Nangle, Senior Program Officer with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for a site visit to review IMLS-funded programs the State Library offers to Iowa libraries and the public. Learn More