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State Library Launches Training for New Library Board Members on Iowa Code Chapters 21 & 22

Iowa Code 21.12 requires board members appointed after July 1, 2025 to complete training on Iowa's open meetings and open records laws.

February 13, 2026

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Report on Uses and Impacts of Enrich Iowa Funding for Libraries Now Available

A report outlining the uses and impacts of the more than $2.4 million Iowa libraries received in Fiscal Year 2025 through Enrich Iowa funding is now available.

January 23, 2026

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Continuing Education

Library Boards

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Register Now & Meet the Keynotes for ILOC 2026 on Jan. 29: “Worth Celebrating!”

ILOC is a free online conference for the Iowa library community, featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and a special evening session for trustees.

December 17, 2025

All Iowa Reads

Federally Funded

Youth Services

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2026 All Iowa Reads Selections Announced

The 2026 All Iowa Reads selections were announced Oct. 9 on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program with host Charity Nebbe.

October 9, 2025

Book covers of the 2026 All Iowa Reads selections: The Quiet Librarian, Strong Like You, and The Trouble with Heroes

Continuing Education

District Support

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Register Now for Oct. 23 Learning Circuit on Library Program Evaluation

The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is no cost to register and librarians can earn 3 CE credits for attending.

October 3, 2025

News

Brenda Hall Named State Librarian; Assumes Leadership of State Library of Iowa

Brenda Hall has been named State Librarian by Iowa DAS Director Adam Steen and assumes official leadership of the State Library.

August 19, 2025

Federally Funded

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Public Library Annual Survey Now Open; Directors Must Submit by Oct. 31

Directors should have received an email on Monday, Aug. 4 with instructions and login information for the survey platform.

August 7, 2025

Man sitting in front of a computer open to the Annual Survey interface.

Federally Funded

News

IA Shares Delivery to be Fulfilled by Iowa AEA Van Service Beginning in August

The State Library is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Iowa Area Education Agencies (AEAs) van delivery service to facilitate IA Shares delivery.

July 21, 2025