Federally Funded IA Shares Delivery IA Shares is a statewide delivery service program that provides a method of sending and receiving library materials between public libraries. Image
Federally Funded Collection Development Policy Bridges is a consortium of libraries that subscribe to a service for downloadable books, including both audio and e-books.
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. Image
Continuing Education Federally Funded Earning CE Information on opportunities to earn CE Credit from the State Library and other providers.
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.
All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Visit: Allen Eskens Allen Eskens will chat about the 2026 All Iowa Reads selection for adults, "The Quiet Librarian." The event is FREE and open to the public. June 16, 2026 6:30 pm
Teen All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Visit: T. L. Simpson T. L. Simpson will chat about the 2026 Teen All Iowa Reads selection, "Strong Like You." The event is FREE and open to the public. June 24, 2026 3:00 pm
Kids All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Visit: Kate Messner Kate Messner will chat about the 2026 Kids All Iowa Reads selection, "The Trouble with Heroes." The event is FREE and open to the public. June 9, 2026 1:30 pm
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. Image
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.
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 Online Resources Putting Libraries on the Web (PLOW) The State Library provides hosted websites for any public library in Iowa at no cost to the library.
2026 All Iowa Reads Announcement The 2026 All Iowa Reads titles for adults, teens, and children will be announced LIVE on Iowa Public Radio's Talk of Iowa program! October 9, 2025 10:00 am - October 9, 2025 11:00 am
Federally Funded District Support Online Resources State of Iowa Libraries Online (SILO) SILO offers resource sharing services, including the Iowa Locator, the statewide union catalog, and the SILO Interlibrary Loan System.
