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2019 Letters About Literature Program Now Accepting Student Submissions

The Iowa Center for the Book is now accepting online submissions for the 2019 Letters About Literature program, a statewide student reading and writing competition sponsored by the Library of Congress Center for the Book.

Announcing the 2019 All Iowa Reads Selection: "This Blessed Earth: A Year in the Life of an American Family Farm" by Ted Genoways

All Iowa Reads fosters a sense of unity through reading by encouraging Iowans to come together in their communities to read and talk about a single book title in the same year.

The 2018 Iowa Literacy Award Recipient is Everybody Wins! Iowa

The mentorship and literacy program out of Des Moines, received the 2018 Iowa Literacy Award from the State Library's Iowa Center for the Book.

Bridges Testing Out Magazine Feature for Patrons

Bridges, Iowa’s statewide ebook and audiobook consortium for Iowa libraries, is excited to introduce magazine checkouts for patrons.

State Data Center Launches Website for 2020 Census

The State Data Center has launched a website for information and updates on Iowa’s participation in the 2020 Census.

Events

Nov
22

Holiday Closure: Thanksgiving

Offices will be closed November 22 and 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Nov
29

Library Horizons: What's new from ARSL 2018 - Webinar (CE)

Join a panel of attendees of the Association for Rural and Small Libraries annual conference to talk about their favorite sessions.

Nov
30

Big Ideas Book Discussion: "Our Towns: A 100,000 Mile Journey into the Heart of America" - Webinar (CE)

This is a study of small town America-the fly over states-where people are optimistic about the future because they are so much a part of shaping the future.

Dec
5

Using New Features to Keep Patrons More Engaged with Transparent Language Online - Webinar (CE)

Review of new features from the language learning platform.

Dec
11

Setting the Standard: The Accreditation Application FY20 - Webinar (CE)

The Accreditation and Standards program encourages the ongoing development of high quality public library services in Iowa. Every three years, each library reports its progress toward achieving accreditation.

Dec
14

Iowa Commission of Libraries Meeting

The Iowa Commission of Libraries will meet December 14 in Des Moines.

Dec
25

Holiday Closure: Christmas

Offices will be closed December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

Dec
31

DEADLINE: CE Credit Hours for Certification

Continuing Education credit hours for Library Director or Staff Certification must be completed by December 31.