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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.

March 24, 2025

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

January 15, 2025

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Check it Out (May 2025)

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

May 27, 2025 11:00 am

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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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Big Ideas Book Discussion (May, 2025) | Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

May’s Big Ideas Book Discussion will feature Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport.

May 16, 2025 9:30 am

Pop YS Live (May 2025): Organizing Recruited Presenters

This month’s Pop YS Live will feature an all-inclusive look at working with outside presenters in your library.

May 13, 2025 1:00 pm

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Director Roundtable 2025 (Southwest District, Manning): Assess, Adapt, Act

This year’s Director Roundtables give attendees an opportunity to further dig into our 2025 education theme: Assess, Adapt, Act.

May 13, 2025 9:30 am - May 13, 2025 12:30 pm

Director Roundtable 2025 (North Central District, Algona): Assess, Adapt, Act

This year’s Director Roundtables give attendees an opportunity to further dig into our 2025 education theme: Assess, Adapt, Act.

May 20, 2025 10:00 am - May 20, 2025 1:00 pm

Director Roundtable 2025 (North Central District, Charles City): Assess, Adapt, Act

This year’s Director Roundtables give attendees an opportunity to further dig into our 2025 education theme: Assess, Adapt, Act.

May 29, 2025 10:00 am - May 29, 2025 1:00 pm

Director Roundtable 2025 (Northwest District, Wall Lake): Assess, Adapt, Act

This year’s Director Roundtables give attendees an opportunity to further dig into our 2025 education theme: Assess, Adapt, Act.

May 8, 2025 9:30 am - May 8, 2025 12:30 pm

Director Roundtable 2025 (Northwest District, Moville): Assess, Adapt, Act

This year’s Director Roundtables give attendees an opportunity to further dig into our 2025 education theme: Assess, Adapt, Act.

May 20, 2025 9:30 am - May 20, 2025 12:30 pm

Director Roundtable 2025 (Northwest District, Spirit Lake): Assess, Adapt, Act

This year’s Director Roundtables give attendees an opportunity to further dig into our 2025 education theme: Assess, Adapt, Act.

May 21, 2025 9:30 am - May 21, 2025 12:30 pm

Director Roundtable 2025 (Southwest District, Greenfield): Assess, Adapt, Act

This year’s Director Roundtables give attendees an opportunity to further dig into our 2025 education theme: Assess, Adapt, Act.

May 7, 2025 9:30 am - May 7, 2025 12:30 pm

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