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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.

Congress passes Museum and Library Services Act to Fund IMLS and Libraries Through 2023

The bill reauthorizes the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and provides federal funding to libraries, including the State Library, through 2023.

From the State Data Center: Iowa's Population Grows 3.6 Percent Since 2010

The population of Iowa has grown by 109,273 people, or 3.6 percent, since 2010, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.

State Library Receives $90,000 Grant from National Endowment for the Humanities for Digitization Project

The State Library of Iowa will receive $90,000 in the form of a Chairman’s Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to digitize historical materials from Iowa’s soil and water conservation districts and make them available to the public on Iowa Heritage Digital Collections.

Enjoy Holiday Music in the Miller Building this December

Visit the Miller Building this holiday season to enjoy live musical performances in the rotunda.

Events

Jan
21

Holiday Closure

Offices will be closed January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Jan
31

DEADLINE: Library Director and Staff Recertification Applications

Public Library Director and Public Library Staff Recertification Applications are DUE Jan. 31.

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.