2023 Summer Library Program Survey Open
Enter to Win a Prize Pack of Books!

The 2023 Summer Library Program survey is now available! The survey asks about the in person, online, and passive programs offered as well as the total number of attendees to in-person programs in June, July, and August. It also requests feedback on iREAD and the "Find Your Voice" theme as well as the resources, training, and support offered by the State Library. There's also an opportunity to upload or email images of your summer program successes!

The main goal of the survey is to gauge the impact of Iowa's summer library programs. Results from the survey will be shared with the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services, which provides funding for the State Library to offer the summer library program to Iowa public libraries. The feedback will also help us know how to improve or enhance the program for 2024 and beyond.

By entering your contact information and completing the survey, your library will be entered to win a prize pack of books for children and teens!

Complete the survey at the link below by Friday, Sept. 29 in order to qualify for the drawing (one entry per library):

Take the Summer Library Program Survey


Upcoming Youth Services CE Opportunities

Building (and Maintaining!) a Book Club at Your Library
Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.        Join a panel of Iowa librarians and State Library staff to discuss the “whats,” “whys,” and “hows” of book clubs.

We'll talk about the joys and hurdles of book discussion groups, and you'll learn best practices for creating and maintaining a group at your library.

At the conclusion of this 90-minute session, participants will: understand how a book club fits with the library's mission – learn how to start a book club – develop ways to avoid common problems and hurdles to book clubs – and gain practical ideas to incorporate in any size library's book club. This session will be recorded.

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Pop YS Live (September 2023) |
TeenTastic TeenTober
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Get ready to celebrate teens and teen services by learning about YALSA’s “TeenTober.”

Formerly known as Teen Read Week, this nationwide programming initiative during October helps librarians support teens in learning new skills, and fueling their passions in and outside the library. Join Janeé to learn about program and collection development ideas to celebrate 12-18 year olds in this hour-long webinar! This session will be recorded.

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Check It Out!
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.                  
Join us for our webinar spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18. Janeé will share book talks on the latest titles - including book suggestions for Storytime! There's a book prize bag giveaway, too!

Check It Out! shares collection development tips, trends, and more!

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Pop YS Live (October 2023) | iREAD Summer 2024 Preview
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join representatives from the iREAD team as they cover some basics about the program, an introduction to the 2024 theme (Read, Renew, Repeat!), and share how you can get involved with planning 2024 and beyond.

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