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Iowa Student Readers Recognized for Letters About Literature Awards Program

The Iowa Center for the Book honored 18 student readers from across Iowa as winners and honorable mentions for the 2020 Iowa Letters About Literature awards program at a virtual ceremony on Friday, May 1.

Join us for Director Roundtables in May on Project Management

This spring, library directors can join their peers online at the annual Director Roundtables events organized by the State Library.

State Library Services During the COVID-19 Crisis

With the COVID-19 crisis shuttering libraries, offices, and other gathering places, you may be wondering how the services and resources from the State Library are being impacted.

Coronavirus Guidance for Iowa Libraries

With the COVID-19 Coronavirus officially classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization, libraries should be preparing to take steps to slow the spread and help combat misinformation about the virus.

An Important Announcement on the Kids First 2020 Conference

The leadership at the State Library has made the decision to transition the in-person Kids First Conference to a virtual, online-only event.

Events

Jun
1

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.

Jun
9

Deciphering Information in a Misinformation Culture - Webinar (CE)

This webinar will provide you with information you can pass along to your library users to make them more information-, media-, and digital-literate.

Jun
12

Iowa Commission of Libraries Meeting

The Iowa Commission of Libraries will meet June 12 online.

Jun
25

Pop YS Live - Webinar (CE)

Join us once a month for a POP of continuing education for all things youth services. Every month, we'll shine a spotlight on something new and relevant to youth services.

Jun
30

DEADLINE: Direct State Aid Funds Expended

Libraries that receive Direct State Aid must spend all funds by June 30.

Jul
3

Holiday Closure: Independence Day

Offices will be closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day.

Jul
31

DEADLINE: Enrich Iowa Reports Due

Libraries that receive Enrich Iowa funds through the Interlibrary Loan, Open Access or Direct State Aid programs must submit reports by July 31.

Sep
7

Holiday Closure: Labor Day

Offices will be closed September 7 for Labor Day.