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IA Shares News: Great IA Shares Bag & Tote Count Fast Approaching; Three Delivery Systems to Merge

The Great IA Shares Bag & Tote Count will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 26, and IA Shares is merging with two other library delivery networks.

February 20, 2025

Image of official IA Shares blue bag and tote.

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State Library of Iowa to Offer Mental Health First Aid Training for Public Librarians in Iowa

MHFA is an evidence-based, early-intervention course that teaches participants how to identify and respond to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

February 11, 2025

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State Library Launches New Website on Official Platform for State Agencies

The State Library launched a new website on the official platform for state of Iowa agencies. The website can still be found at StateLibraryofIowa.gov.

February 4, 2025

Exterior of the Ola Babcock Miller Building.

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Reminder: AtMail Service Discontinuing; Libraries Must Transition to New Email Service by May 1, 2025

With about three months remaining until the service is discontinued, libraries are strongly encouraged to start the transition sooner rather than later.

February 3, 2025

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The Great IA Shares Bag & Tote Count Returns Wednesday, Feb. 26

Librarians are asked to count and report the number of filled and empty IA Shares bags and totes in their library to an online form.

January 31, 2025

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Now Available: Report on Uses and Impacts of $2.4M Enrich Iowa Funding for Libraries

A report outlining the uses and impacts of the more than $2.4 million Iowa libraries received in Fiscal Year 2024 through Enrich Iowa funding is now available.

January 15, 2025

Hands on a tabletop holding a print copy of the Enrich Iowa Legislative Report.

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Registration Now Open for STEM Fairs and Summer Reading Summits this Spring

Join the State Library for exciting in-person STEM Fairs and Summer Reading Summits happening across Iowa in March 2025!

January 15, 2025

Librarians at a STEM Fair watching a presenter demonstrate a science program.