Archive

January 2023

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  Bridges Celebrates More Than 2.4 Million Checkouts in 2022

  January 13, 2023

  Bridges, the ebook and audiobook consortium managed by the State Library for Iowa libraries, celebrated more than 2.4 million checkouts by Iowans in 2022. Bridges was one of 129 OverDrive library systems to surpass the 1 million checkout milestone worldwide, and OverDrive reported its highest year ever for digital checkouts.

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  Registration Now Open for STEM Fairs and Summer Reading Summits in March

  January 11, 2023

  The STEM Fairs and Summer Reading Summits will give attendees ideas on how to incorporate STEM concepts at their library and find inspiration for the library's summer reading program, all while connecting in person with fellow librarians.

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  Register Now for ILOC 2023 Jan. 26 on “Productive Partnerships”

  January 05, 2023

  The Iowa Libraries Online Conference (ILOC) is a free online conference for the Iowa library community, featuring keynote speakers and breakout sessions throughout the day, including a special event in the evening for library trustees.