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Libraries: Apply Now for Grant to Attend 2019 Association of Rural and Small Libraries Conference

Libraries can apply now through March 8 for one of five $1,000 grants from the State Library to attend the 2019 ARSL Conference on September 4-7 in Burlington, Vermont.

“Leisure Suit Series” from Artist Catherine Reinhart on Display at the Law Library through April 30

Ames artist Catherine Reinhart will exhibit unique textile art in her Leisure Suit Series at the Iowa Law Library through April 30, 2019.

New Resource for Career Services, Test Prep, Software Tutorials for Iowa Libraries

From academic tutoring to career coaching, Brainfuse offers innovative services designed to meet patron needs.

Call for Applications: 2019 Library of Congress Literacy Awards

The Library of Congress invites organizations committed to the advancement of literacy to apply for the 2019 Library of Congress Literacy Awards. Applications will be accepted from January 14 to March 8, 2019.

Iowa Artist Molly Wood’s “Fatal Flora” on display at the Law Library Through Jan. 31

The Art in the Library program is a partnership between the Iowa Arts Council and the State Library of Iowa.

Events

Feb
27

DEADLINE: E-Rate Form 470

This is the last day to file Form 470 for the federal E-Rate program for discounts on phone and internet service.

Feb
28

DEADLINE: Library Accreditation Applications Due

Public libraries need to reapply for the next fiscal year (FY20) if their current Accreditation or Tier Level status is due to expire on June 30, 2019.

Mar
8

Iowa Commission of Libraries Meeting

The Iowa Commission of Libraries will meet March 8 in Des Moines.

Mar
27

DEADLINE: E-rate Form 471 Filing Window Closes

E-rate is a federal program that provides libraries discounts on internet service.

Mar
31

DEADLINE: Bridges Letters of Agreement Due

Letters of Agreement are due for participation in Bridges for ebooks and audiobooks.

Apr
7

National Library Week

April 7 - 13 is National Library Week! The 2019 theme is "Libraries = Strong Communities."

Apr
9

National Library Workers Day

The American Library Association recognizes April 9 as National Library Workers Day.

Apr
10

National Bookmobile Day

The American Library Association recognizes April 10 as National Bookmobile Day.

Apr
11

Take Action for Libraries Day

The American Library Association recognizes April 11 as Take Action for Libraries Day.

Apr
30

DEADLINE: Enrich Iowa Letters of Agreement Due

Libraries must submit a Letter of Agreement to participate in Enrich Iowa and receive funding from Direct State Aid, Open Access Reimbursement, and/or Interlibrary Loan Reimbursement for the next fiscal year.