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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.

Register now for FREE Online Conference Jan. 16 on Winning with Project Management

Registration is now open for the 2020 Innovative Libraries Online Conference (ILOC), a free, all-day, online conference for the Iowa library community on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.

State Data Center Coordinator Gary Krob named to 2020 Census Complete Count Committee by Governor Reynolds

The committee, which will be chaired by Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and vice-chaired by Secretary of State Paul Pate, is charged with promoting participation in the 2020 Census.

Events

Jan
30

All Iowa Reads 2020: Author Presentations (CE)

Join us for an extra-special webinar with the authors of all three 2020 All Iowa Reads selections.

Jan
31

DEADLINE: Library Director and Staff Recertification Applications

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

Feb
4

Summer Library Program 2020: Adult Manual Review (CE)

In this one-hour webinar, we will review program and resource highlights of the Summer Library Program Adult Manual.

Feb
6

All Iowa Reads 2020: Exploring the Shortlists (CE)

This webinar will introduce you to the 2020 All Iowa Reads shortlists.

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.

Mar
13

Iowa Commission of Libraries Meeting

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

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.

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.