Iowa Library Chat

Iowa Library Workers connecting to learn, inspire and grow! #ialibchat

[Let's Move in Libraries @LetsMoveLibrary]

Robey Memorial Library in Waukon, Iowa, is the latest public library to team up w/ local businesses for a Main Street #StoryWalk! Check it out and join the movement! https://t.co/eAttMXeVOU
@NatlMainStreet @americawalks @StateLibraryIA @IAlibchat @IowaLA @WebJunction

[Let's Move in Libraries @LetsMoveLibrary]

In Iowa "Brooke Van Sickle is a Newton native, and her children’s book is the new featured book in the #StoryWalk at Agnes Patterson Park" made possible by Newton Public Library. @IowaLA @IAlibchat @StateLibraryIA @americawalks @WebJunction https://t.co/Oe966PRotV

[Noah Lenstra @NoahLenstra]

Library programs on TV! "Using Facebook to live stream and public broadcasting, @MusserLibrary broadcasting programs such as Preschool Storytime, craft demonstrations, and Tai Chi for Adults"
@StateLibraryIA @IAlibchat @crhinesmith @nrasmus @IowaLA
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[Iowa Library Chat @IAlibchat]

Check out https://t.co/PSe7aedSgd to enjoy audio books, magazines, and ebooks from the comfort of your own home. #librarylife #SocialDistancing

[Iowa Library Chat @IAlibchat]

https://t.co/MhYMal5moN #IALibChat #LibrariesTransform @StateLibraryIA

[EveryLibrary @EveryLibrary]

Some good news!

The elimination of school librarians in Davenport Iowa was taken off the table at tonight’s meeting!

Thank you to everyone who took the time contact the school board.

#library #libraries #schoollibraries

[Noah Lenstra @NoahLenstra]

In Iowa "Manchester Public Library hosting new event tonight called 'Bookin’ It' – a free one-mile group exercise event outdoors. Assistant Director Amanda McGreal says it gives everyone a chance to enjoy winter in a new way"
@IAlibchat @StateLibraryIA https://t.co/ZeNfH18gxs

[Noah Lenstra @NoahLenstra]

“A $50,000 grant given to the Iowa Department of Health is funding the "Harnessing the power of Iowa Libraries" program. Cedar Rapids is one of the first libraries where it's being tested.” @IAlibchat @StateLibraryIA @PublicHealth @CarolynCannu @CRPublicLibrary

[Noah Lenstra @NoahLenstra]

In Iowa Kelsey Patterson of Sioux City Public Library sat down w/ @kmeg14's Jacob Heller to talk “about this great chance to get exercise and re-focus during the workday” in their Mindful Movement program series
@StateLibraryIA @IAlibchat @nnlmgmr
https://t.co/ZGwCCNNu9x

[Iowa Library Chat @IAlibchat]

Great work at North Liberty in helping patrons achieve their goals! ❤️ #IALibChat #LibraryLife

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[Noah Lenstra @NoahLenstra]

In the small town of Sioux Center, Iowa (pop. 7,048) the public library invites you to get outside and walk around downtown this December in their bilingual StoryWalk @ChildrenNature @IAlibchat @RuralLibAssoc

[EveryLibrary @EveryLibrary]

We offer training and workshops to #libraries across the country to help them understand how to build support for library funding. https://t.co/tP3sc12Kzy

[Let's Move in Libraries @LetsMoveLibrary]

"Iowa City Public Library hosted a mural walk: a crowd of over 50 people [learned] that art can be beautiful, public, and easily attainable" @ICPL @StateLibraryIA @americawalks @bobbinewman @IowaLA @IAlibchat https://t.co/uPNdwJRFWY

[Let's Move in Libraries @LetsMoveLibrary]

Very cool!!!! In Decorah, Iowa, and at many other libraries across the country, you can check out a bike from a library! In this case, the college library. @bobbinewman @nnlmgmr @IAlibchat @IowaLA @StateLibraryIA @ALA_ACRL

[Noah Lenstra @NoahLenstra]

"Did you know DMARC's Mobile Food Pantry makes bi-monthly stops to the Johnston Public Library [IA] parking lot?"
@johnstonlibrary @jadeline_marvis @IAlibchat @StateLibraryIA @IowaLA @bobbinewman
#libs4health
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[Iowa Library Chat @IAlibchat]

SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK!! 🗣🗣🗣 #LibraryLife #IALibChat

[Iowa City Public Library @ICPL]

We love that graphic novels are increasing in popularity! These great reads have all the same benefits as traditional books, plus a few more like increased visual literacy and using both sides of the brain. The bottom line—graphic novels are real books! #GraphicNovels #GoodBooks

[Book Manufacturers' Institute @BMIBook]

Excited to present this years Jan Merrill-Oldham professional development grant to Shelby Strommer from U of Iowa! #ALAAC19

[Sam Helmick @GeometricRabbit]

The Freedom To Read Foundation report to Council acknowledges the amazing work of @AmandaRVazquez in championing library access and #IntellectualFreedom. #alaac19 #ialibchat