Recent News
May 10, 2023, 12:05 PM
On Thursday, May 25, the State Library will be holding the first Great IA Shares Bag Count. Librarians will be asked to count and report the number of filled and empty IA Shares bags in their library to an online form that will be available that day. Learn More
May 9, 2023, 9:20 AM
The three authors of the 2023 All Iowa Reads titles will appear in virtual visits this June. The visits are free and open to the public; registration is required. Learn More
Apr 25, 2023, 9:09 AM
A longtime staple in the Continuing Education calendar, directors that attend will have the chance to learn from their district consultant, network with their peers, and apply new learning in their library. Learn More
Jan 13, 2023, 11:29 AM
Bridges, the ebook and audiobook consortium managed by the State Library for Iowa libraries, celebrated more than 2.4 million checkouts by Iowans in 2022. Bridges was one of 129 OverDrive library systems to surpass the 1 million checkout milestone worldwide, and OverDrive reported its highest year ever for digital checkouts. Learn More
Jan 11, 2023, 4:16 PM
The STEM Fairs and Summer Reading Summits will give attendees ideas on how to incorporate STEM concepts at their library and find inspiration for the library's summer reading program, all while connecting in person with fellow librarians. Learn More
Jan 5, 2023, 2:59 PM
The Iowa Libraries Online Conference (ILOC) is a free online conference for the Iowa library community, featuring keynote speakers and breakout sessions throughout the day, including a special event in the evening for library trustees. Learn More
Dec 22, 2022, 2:10 PM
A webinar on Jan. 10 featuring the authors will kick off the 2023 All Iowa Reads program, and another on Feb. 22 will explore the shortlisted 2023 titles. Learn More
Nov 9, 2022, 10:14 AM
The 2023 All Iowa Reads selections were announced live on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program with host Charity Nebbe. Learn More
Oct 31, 2022, 2:54 PM
The 2023 titles for the All Iowa Reads, Teen All Iowa Reads, and Kids All Iowa Reads programs from the State Library of Iowa will be announced LIVE on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2022 on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program. Learn More
Oct 3, 2022, 9:19 AM
The State Library of Iowa, in partnership with the University of Iowa Law Library, has officially launched the People’s Law Library of Iowa, a new legal resource website providing easy to understand information on topics related to Iowa’s laws. Learn More
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