Virtual Summer Library Program Workshops

Two Sessions Offered in December:

Thursday, December 8: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 13: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Youth Services Consultant Janeé Jackson-Doering will guide participants through the best practices, activities, ideas and resources for youth ages 0-18. Come get inspired, share ideas with other youth librarians across the state in breakout rooms, and Find Your Voice!

Both virtual sessions will cover the same material. Pick the time that works best with you and your schedule. The first part of the session will be a presentation from Janeé, the second part will be spent in breakout rooms. 

Watch State Library news channels in January for additional announcements about in-person workshop opportunities.

Register for the December 8th Virtual Workshop

Register for the December 13th Virtual Workshop

All Iowa Reads 2023 Author Webinar

Save The Date! 

Join us for a special webinar with the authors of all three 2023 All Iowa Reads selections on Tuesday, January 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

For Adults: How High We Go In the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
For Teens (ages 13-18): Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
For Kids (ages 8-12): The Golden Hour by Niki Smith. 

Keep an eye out for announcements about author visits and more AIR opportunities!

Thank You to the Kids and Teen committees that helped select these titles!

Read the AIR 2023 Announcement Here

Upcoming Youth Services CE Opportunities

Check It Out Returns Next Week!

Wednesday, November 30: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.   Join us for our monthly webinar series spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18. Janeé will share booktalks on the latest titles! Check It Out! gives you collection development ideas, looks at publishing trends, and more!

Register for Check It Out on IALearns

More Summer Library Program Pictures!

Check out another set of wonderful pictures of kiddos and teens from libraries across the state from last year's Summer Library Program! 

Click Here for more information.