Recent News

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Jan 15, 2025, 12:32 PM
STEM Fairs give librarians ideas on how to incorporate STEM concepts at their library, while Summer Reading Summits are designed to help you put the finishing touches on your plans for Summer Library programming. Learn More
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Jan 15, 2025, 11:57 AM
Enrich Iowa funding is appropriated annually by the Iowa Legislature and funds the Open Access, Interlibrary Loan and Direct State Aid programs offered to Iowa libraries. Learn More
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Dec 31, 2024, 3:41 PM
Join us for two webinars as we kick off the 2025 All Iowa Reads program! Learn More
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Oct 28, 2024, 3:38 PM
ILOC 2025 is set for Thursday, January 30, 2025! Iowa library directors, staff, and trustees are encouraged to mark their calendars and attend. Learn More
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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
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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
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Sep 10, 2024, 3:54 PM
The State Library has some exciting updates to share about the Social Work in Iowa Grant Project. First: going forward, the initiative will be referred to as Trauma-Informed Library Practices to more accurately reflect the project’s objectives. Learn More
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Aug 23, 2024, 10:00 AM
The State Library is excited to welcome back author and library space planning expert David Vinjamuri for a series of workshops across Iowa this October. Learn More
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Aug 19, 2024, 10:17 AM
Libraries that currently use AtMail email service will need to start planning and making arrangements to transition to a new service before May 1. Learn More
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Aug 6, 2024, 2:37 PM
The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is $25 and includes a continental breakfast and box lunch. Librarians can earn 5 CE credits for attending. Learn More