Youth Services Toolkits Youth Services Federally Funded STEM To Go & Storytime Kits Available for checkout to Iowa libraries, these kits are designed to enhance library STEM programming and storytimes. Image 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 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 Check it Out (August 2025) Check it Out! is a monthly webinar series from the State Library of Iowa spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18. August 26, 2025 11:00 am Pop YS Live (August 2025): The Art and Science of Selecting Storytime Read-Alouds Choosing the right book can turn a simple read-aloud into a magical, memorable and educational storytime experience. August 13, 2025 1:00 pm Check it Out (July 2025) Check it Out! is a monthly webinar series from the State Library of Iowa spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18. July 22, 2025 11:00 am Ready, Set, Game: Designing Accessible Games for Youth Library Programs Join Denise Bean for an engaging and practical training session focused on creating positive play experiences for blind and low-vision youth. May 21, 2025 1:00 pm Check it Out (June 2025) Check it Out! is a monthly webinar series from the State Library of Iowa spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18. June 24, 2025 11:00 am Continuing Education Youth Services Federally Funded STEM Fairs Held in March every other year, STEM Fairs give librarians ideas on how to incorporate STEM concepts at their library and connect in person. Image Summer Library Program Office Hours Join Janeé Jackson-Doering and other Youth Services librarians from around the state to brainstorm ideas for Summer Library Programming for 2025! (No CE Credit) February 10, 2025 1:00 pm Deadline: Download Summer Library Program Resource Guide Download the 2025 Summer Library Program Resource Guide from iREAD by June 1, 2025. June 1, 2025 Summer Reading Summit 2025 The State Library Summer Reading Summits are designed to help you put the finishing touches on your plans for Summer Library Programming. April 1, 2025 9:30 am Summer Reading Summit 2025 The State Library Summer Reading Summits are designed to help you put the finishing touches on your plans for Summer Library Programming. March 28, 2025 9:30 am STEM Fair 2025 Are you new to Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) and need some inspiration to get started programming in your library? March 6, 2025 9:30 am Pagination First page First Previous page Prev Page 1 Page 2 Current page 3 Page 4 Next page Next Last page Last RSS Feed
Toolkits Youth Services Federally Funded STEM To Go & Storytime Kits Available for checkout to Iowa libraries, these kits are designed to enhance library STEM programming and storytimes. Image
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
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
Check it Out (August 2025) Check it Out! is a monthly webinar series from the State Library of Iowa spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18. August 26, 2025 11:00 am
Pop YS Live (August 2025): The Art and Science of Selecting Storytime Read-Alouds Choosing the right book can turn a simple read-aloud into a magical, memorable and educational storytime experience. August 13, 2025 1:00 pm
Check it Out (July 2025) Check it Out! is a monthly webinar series from the State Library of Iowa spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18. July 22, 2025 11:00 am
Ready, Set, Game: Designing Accessible Games for Youth Library Programs Join Denise Bean for an engaging and practical training session focused on creating positive play experiences for blind and low-vision youth. May 21, 2025 1:00 pm
Check it Out (June 2025) Check it Out! is a monthly webinar series from the State Library of Iowa spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18. June 24, 2025 11:00 am
Continuing Education Youth Services Federally Funded STEM Fairs Held in March every other year, STEM Fairs give librarians ideas on how to incorporate STEM concepts at their library and connect in person. Image
Summer Library Program Office Hours Join Janeé Jackson-Doering and other Youth Services librarians from around the state to brainstorm ideas for Summer Library Programming for 2025! (No CE Credit) February 10, 2025 1:00 pm
Deadline: Download Summer Library Program Resource Guide Download the 2025 Summer Library Program Resource Guide from iREAD by June 1, 2025. June 1, 2025
Summer Reading Summit 2025 The State Library Summer Reading Summits are designed to help you put the finishing touches on your plans for Summer Library Programming. April 1, 2025 9:30 am
Summer Reading Summit 2025 The State Library Summer Reading Summits are designed to help you put the finishing touches on your plans for Summer Library Programming. March 28, 2025 9:30 am
STEM Fair 2025 Are you new to Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) and need some inspiration to get started programming in your library? March 6, 2025 9:30 am
