Federally Funded

Continuing Education
Youth Services
Federally Funded

Youth Services Conference

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

Federally Funded

Public Library Survey

Information and resources about the Public Library Annual Survey, due each year on Oct. 31.

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Continuing Education
District Support
Federally Funded

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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Federally Funded

Federal LSTA Funding

Federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services via the Library Services and Technology Act supports State Library programs and resources.

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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Accreditation & Standards
Federally Funded
Toolkits

How Do I Apply for Accreditation?

Follow the steps outlined on this page to complete the accreditation application process.

Federally Funded
All Iowa Reads

All Iowa Reads

All Iowa Reads fosters a sense of unity through reading by encouraging Iowa adults, teens, and children to read and talk about a selected book each year.

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

Bridges eLibrary

Bridges is the eBook and audiobook buying consortium for Iowa public libraries.

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