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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.

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February 13, 2026
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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.

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December 17, 2025
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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.

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October 3, 2025
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Registration Now Open for Director Roundtables in May

Public library directors can register now for the 2025 Director Roundtables this May, which will be held in-person at 15 locations across the state.

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March 24, 2025
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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!

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January 15, 2025
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Iowa Libraries Online Conference (ILOC)

Held each January, ILOC is a free all day virtual conference for Iowa librarians and board members.

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Friday Tech Focus (July 2026) | From Speadsheet to Story: Creating Interactive Timelines with TimelineJS

Celebrate the moments that made us! Whether you want to showcase the history of your library, map out the biography of a famous local figure, or display a year.

July 31, 2026 9:30 am - July 31, 2026 10:00 am

IowaWORKS: Partners, Programs & Services Overview

We are here to help your patrons! IowaWORKS invites librarians across the state to join us for a dynamic overview of the no‑cost services available.

July 21, 2026 1:00 pm
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District Support
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Director Roundtables

Each spring, directors have a chance to learn from their district consultant, network with their peers, and apply new learning in their library.

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Information Literacy Skills Based Training for Library Staff (In Person Workshop)

This workshop is a six-hour, in-person professional development session based on New Jersey’s framework for student information literacy learning standards.

August 6, 2026 9:00 am

Check it Out (July 2026)

Check it Out! is a monthly webinar series from the State Library of Iowa spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18.

July 28, 2026 11:00 am
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Earning CE

Information on opportunities to earn CE Credit from the State Library and other providers.

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Youth Services
Federally Funded

Youth Services Conference

The State Library offers an in-person event for Youth Librarians every other year in the spring.

Check it Out (June 2026)

Check it Out! is a monthly webinar series from the State Library of Iowa spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18.

June 23, 2026 11:00 am
Continuing Education
Youth Services
Federally Funded

Summer Reading Summits

Summer Reading Summits provide an in-person opportunity for librarians to meet and put the finishing touches on their summer reading programs.

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