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    Welcome to the State Library of Iowa

    We provide support and resources for Iowa libraries and information services to the public. Find out more about us.

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    People’s Law Library of Iowa
    New Topic: Voting Law

    Essential information about Iowa's voting laws, including voting rights, voter registration, election processes, and more. Acess the Voting Law resource.

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Supporting Iowa libraries to ensure outstanding library service for citizens.

 

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For Iowans

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Recent News

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Oct 17, 2024, 11:11 AM
The All Iowa Reads selections for 2025 were announced live today on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program with host Charity Nebbe. Learn More
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Oct 15, 2024, 4:05 PM
In late September the State Library welcomed Dennis Nangle, Senior Program Officer with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for a site visit to review IMLS-funded programs the State Library offers to Iowa libraries and the public. Learn More
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Oct 7, 2024, 9:00 AM
As the 2024 election approaches, the People's Law Library of Iowa has launched a new research topic dedicated to Voting Law. This timely addition offers Iowans easy access to essential information about voting rights, voter registration, election processes, and legal protections for voters. Learn More
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Sep 10, 2024, 3:54 PM
The State Library has some exciting updates to share about the Social Work in Iowa Grant Project. First: going forward, the initiative will be referred to as Trauma-Informed Library Practices to more accurately reflect the project’s objectives. Learn More
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Aug 23, 2024, 10:00 AM
The State Library is excited to welcome back author and library space planning expert David Vinjamuri for a series of workshops across Iowa this October. Learn More

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