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Counted In Toolkit for Libraries to Encourage Census Participation Among New Americans Now Available

A new toolkit designed to strengthen library efforts in promoting Census 2020 outreach geared toward New Americans is now available.

State Library of Iowa Partners with STAT Courier and MOBIUS to Launch Statewide Delivery Service for Public Libraries

The new service, dubbed IA Shares, offers one day per week delivery to each public library in Iowa, allowing libraries to send and return materials borrowed by patrons.

Kids First Conference for Youth Librarians Returns to Ames April 6-7, 2020

Join librarians from across the state for award-winning keynote speakers, breakout sessions from in-practice librarians, and a chance to network with peers while earning Continuing Education credit.

Now Available: Report on Uses and Impacts of $2.4M Enrich Iowa Funding for Libraries

Enrich Iowa funding is appropriated annually by the Iowa Legislature and funds the Open Access, Interlibrary Loan and Direct State Aid programs offered to Iowa libraries.

Register for 2020 All Iowa Reads Webinars Jan. 30 and Feb. 6

Join us for an extra-special webinar with the authors of all three 2020 All Iowa Reads selections on Jan. 30, and a BONUS webinar to explore the 2020 All Iowa Reads shortlists on Feb. 6.

Events

Feb
20

Big Ideas Book Discussion: The Enchanted Hour (CE)

The first book in the 2020 Big Ideas Book Discussion series is "The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction" by Meghan Cox Gurdon.

Feb
26

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.

Mar
13

Iowa Commission of Libraries Meeting

The Iowa Commission of Libraries will meet March 10 in Des Moines.

Mar
25

DEADLINE: E-rate Form 471 Filing Window Closes

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

Mar
27

Friday Tech Focus (CE)

Join us on regular Fridays to learn about a new tech or web tool, and discuss how it might be used in a library setting.

Mar
31

DEADLINE: Bridges Letters of Agreement Due

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

Apr
6

Kids First 2020 Conference - Ames (CE)

Join us for award-winning keynote speakers, breakout sessions from in-practice librarians, and a chance to network with librarians from all across Iowa while you earn Continuing Education credit.