Recent News

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.
Enjoy Holiday Music in the Miller Building this December: Visit the Miller Building this holiday season to enjoy live musical performances in the rotunda.
2019 Teen All Iowa Reads Author Atia Abawi Visits Iowa: Atia Abawi, author of the 2019 Teen All Iowa Reads selection A Land of Permanent Goodbyes, recently visited Iowa libraries and schools to talk with teens and community members who participated in community reads and discussion of her book.
Meet Samantha Bouwers, the new Continuing Education Consultant for the State Library: Samantha started her position on Nov. 1 and has been learning the ins and outs of the State Library's CE and Certification programs.
Announcing the 2020 All Iowa Reads Selections!: The 2020 All Iowa Reads selections were announced live on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program with host Charity Nebbe.
2020 All Iowa Reads Selections to be announced Nov. 6 on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa Program: The 2020 titles for All Iowa Reads, Teen All Iowa Reads, and Kids All Iowa Reads program from the Iowa Center for the Book will be announced LIVE on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Iowa Center for the Book Launches 2020 Letters About Literature Program: Letters About Literature is a statewide reading and writing competition for students in grades 4 through 12, who write a letter to an author about the impact of their work.
Ely Public Library to Receive the 2019 Iowa Literacy Award: The library will be awarded a commemorative plaque and $2,000 to further their literacy efforts at a reception on Oct. 25.
All Iowa Reads Author Ted Genoways to Visit Four Iowa Libraries this Fall: Ted Genoways, author of the 2019 All Iowa Reads title "This Blessed Earth: A Year in the Life of an American Family Farm" will visit four libraries across Iowa in October and November.
“What’s new at the State Library?” Animated Video for the ILA Conference: The State Library is once again exhibiting at the conference and will unveil a brand new exhibit display featuring a looping animated video.
EveryLibrary to Facilitate State Library Learning Circuit in October: Each fall, the State Library hosts a series of day-long, in-person events for Iowa librarians and trustees to receive high quality training on topics important to libraries.
Iowa Center for the Book Selects "Blue Sky White Stars" by Sarvinder Naberhaus to Represent Iowa at the 2019 National Book Festival: The title will represent Iowa on the Great Reads About Great Places map.
New Website Option for PLOW Libraries Coming Soon: The State Library and SILO are introducing a new website platform for PLOW libraries that receive free website hosting from the State Library.
State Library Awards $350,000 in Technology Grants to 58 Iowa Libraries: The State Library has awarded approximately $350,000 to 58 Iowa public libraries for grants to update technology offerings in the library as part of the 2019 LSTA Technology Grant program.
$19k Grant from NEH to Bring History of Agriculture Speaker Events to Iowa Communities this Fall: The Iowa Center for the Book has received a $19,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for a two-year grant program on Iowa’s agricultural heritage.

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