Continuing Education Continuing Education News 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. Display Date March 24, 2025 Image Federally Funded Youth Services Continuing Education Summer Library Program News 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! Display Date January 15, 2025 Image Check it Out (October 2025) Check it Out! is a monthly webinar series from the State Library of Iowa spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18. October 28, 2025 11:00 am Marketing Mometrix Test Prep to Library Users Mometrix's mission is to help people pass the exam standing between them and the next step in their career. October 29, 2025 10:00 am Navigating Iowa Legal Resources Join the University of Iowa Law Library’s reference librarians for a hands-on session created especially for Iowa's public librarians. October 14, 2025 11:00 am Pop YS Live (October 2025): iREAD Summer 2026 Preview Join representatives from the iREAD team as they cover some basics about the program and introduce the 2026 Summer Reading theme (Plant a Seed, Read). October 8, 2025 1:00 pm Friday Tech Focus (October 2025) | Notes, Tasks, and Calendars - Oh My! A Peek at AmpleNote AmpleNote is a simple tool that blends note-taking with to-do lists and scheduling. October 17, 2025 9:30 am Continuing Education District Support Learning Circuit Held each fall, the Learning Circuit offers an in-depth educational opportunity from trainers on innovative programs, library trends, and more. Image Continuing Education Iowa Libraries Online Conference (ILOC) Held each January, ILOC is a free all day virtual conference for Iowa librarians and board members. Image Special Events Check it Out (September 2025) Check it Out! is a monthly webinar series from the State Library of Iowa spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18. September 23, 2025 11:00 am Pop YS Live (September 2025): Managing Tween and Teen Behaviors Tweens and teens belong in the library—yes, even when they’re loud, energetic, or just hanging out after school. September 10, 2025 1:00 pm Assisting Public Library Patrons with Legal Questions The presentation will cover how to provide support and guidance while maintaining clear boundaries to avoid compromising patrons’ legal interests. September 9, 2025 11:00 am Community Asset Mapping for Small and Rural Libraries Even the smallest of towns and most rural areas have great things going for them, if you know where to look! August 5, 2025 1:00 pm Building Your Manga Library: Basics, Essentials, and Titles To Get Started In this session, you’ll learn about manga genres, major publishers, light novels, shelving and cataloging suggestions, and some programing ideas. August 14, 2025 1:00 pm Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Next page Next Last page Last RSS Feed
Continuing Education News 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. Display Date March 24, 2025 Image
Federally Funded Youth Services Continuing Education Summer Library Program News 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! Display Date January 15, 2025 Image
Check it Out (October 2025) Check it Out! is a monthly webinar series from the State Library of Iowa spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18. October 28, 2025 11:00 am
Marketing Mometrix Test Prep to Library Users Mometrix's mission is to help people pass the exam standing between them and the next step in their career. October 29, 2025 10:00 am
Navigating Iowa Legal Resources Join the University of Iowa Law Library’s reference librarians for a hands-on session created especially for Iowa's public librarians. October 14, 2025 11:00 am
Pop YS Live (October 2025): iREAD Summer 2026 Preview Join representatives from the iREAD team as they cover some basics about the program and introduce the 2026 Summer Reading theme (Plant a Seed, Read). October 8, 2025 1:00 pm
Friday Tech Focus (October 2025) | Notes, Tasks, and Calendars - Oh My! A Peek at AmpleNote AmpleNote is a simple tool that blends note-taking with to-do lists and scheduling. October 17, 2025 9:30 am
Continuing Education District Support Learning Circuit Held each fall, the Learning Circuit offers an in-depth educational opportunity from trainers on innovative programs, library trends, and more. Image
Continuing Education Iowa Libraries Online Conference (ILOC) Held each January, ILOC is a free all day virtual conference for Iowa librarians and board members. Image
Check it Out (September 2025) Check it Out! is a monthly webinar series from the State Library of Iowa spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18. September 23, 2025 11:00 am
Pop YS Live (September 2025): Managing Tween and Teen Behaviors Tweens and teens belong in the library—yes, even when they’re loud, energetic, or just hanging out after school. September 10, 2025 1:00 pm
Assisting Public Library Patrons with Legal Questions The presentation will cover how to provide support and guidance while maintaining clear boundaries to avoid compromising patrons’ legal interests. September 9, 2025 11:00 am
Community Asset Mapping for Small and Rural Libraries Even the smallest of towns and most rural areas have great things going for them, if you know where to look! August 5, 2025 1:00 pm
Building Your Manga Library: Basics, Essentials, and Titles To Get Started In this session, you’ll learn about manga genres, major publishers, light novels, shelving and cataloging suggestions, and some programing ideas. August 14, 2025 1:00 pm
