Continuing Education

All Iowa Reads 2026: Exploring the Shortlists Webinar

Join us for this hour-long webinar that introduces you to the 2026 All Iowa Reads shortlists for Adults, Teens, & Kids.

February 10, 2026 11:00 am

All Iowa Reads 2025: Exploring the Shortlists

This hour-long webinar will introduce you to the 2025 All Iowa Reads shortlists for Adults, Teens, & Kids.

February 18, 2025 11:00 am

Check It Out (January 2026)

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

January 27, 2026 11:00 am

Pop YS Live (January 2026) | Summer in the Small Library

In this session, Janeé will share some ideas for folks in small libraries on how to plan for summer without feeling overwhelmed.

January 21, 2026 1:00 pm

Stats & Stories (Part 2): Panel Presentation

In Part 2, we’ll hear from people working in Iowa libraries on how they’ve done just that. From engaging monthly reports to dynamic annual year-end reviews.

December 10, 2025 1:30 pm

Big Ideas Book Discussion: Could Should Might Don’t: How We Think About the Future by Nick Foster

The last title in Big Ideas Book Discussion series for this year is Could Should Might Don’t: How We Think About the Future by Nick Foster (c2025)

December 12, 2025 9:30 am

Friday Tech Focus (December 2025) | A Look at Huxe: The Sound of Smarter Work

What if there was an AI tool that could turn your emails, calendars, and news feeds into storytime?

December 19, 2025 9:30 am

Check it Out (December 2025)

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

December 16, 2025 11:00 am

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Continuing Education

The Continuing Education program at the State Library strengthens Iowa libraries through professional instruction.

Pop YS Live (December 2025) | Prize-A-Palooza: All About Summer Reading Prizes

Small prizes? Grand prizes? Raffles? Trinkets? Experiences? Something that fits with the theme?

December 10, 2025 1:00 pm

Boardroom Series (November 2025) | The Top Five: Self-Evaluation of the Library Board's Core Functions

The Trustee’s Handbook defines five primary roles for library boards.

November 20, 2025 6:00 pm

Summer Reading 2026 Jump Start

Summer 2026 may seem far off, but now’s the time to start planting ideas for next year’s summer library programming.

November 19, 2025 10:00 am

Stats & Stories (Part 1): Combining Data & Narrative

You have a powerful story to tell about your library’s impact in your community.

November 18, 2025 10:30 am

Check it Out (November 2025)

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

November 25, 2025 11:00 am

Pop YS Live (November 2025): Engaging Caregivers During Storytimes

What’s the only thing worse than a disruptive kid during storytime? A disruptive caregiver!

November 12, 2025 1:00 pm

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Continuing Education

Continuing Education

All Iowa Reads 2026: Exploring the Shortlists Webinar

All Iowa Reads 2025: Exploring the Shortlists

Check It Out (January 2026)

Pop YS Live (January 2026) | Summer in the Small Library

Stats & Stories (Part 2): Panel Presentation

Big Ideas Book Discussion: Could Should Might Don’t: How We Think About the Future by Nick Foster

Friday Tech Focus (December 2025) | A Look at Huxe: The Sound of Smarter Work

Check it Out (December 2025)

Continuing Education

Pop YS Live (December 2025) | Prize-A-Palooza: All About Summer Reading Prizes

Boardroom Series (November 2025) | The Top Five: Self-Evaluation of the Library Board's Core Functions

Summer Reading 2026 Jump Start

Stats & Stories (Part 1): Combining Data & Narrative

Check it Out (November 2025)

Pop YS Live (November 2025): Engaging Caregivers During Storytimes

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