Some libraries just house books, while others are an architectural majesty with the most impressive bibliography to surround yourself with while you study, work, or write that novel. There are many ...

AMES, Iowa – An innovative collaboration between Iowa State University and the private design firm OPN Architects will result in a unique installation for a recently opened public library in Rudd, ...

Sam Helmick is Iowa Library Association president and community and access services coordinator for the Iowa City Public Library. Recommendations in Gov. Kim Reynolds' state government reorganization ...

DES MOINES — Libraries that are “dues-paying members” of certain nationwide nonprofit organizations would be cut off from one avenue of state funding under legislation being considered by Iowa state ...

Currently, library boards set policy and oversee their collection of books. If a city council wants to override a library decision, voters have to first give their approval. House Study Bill 678 would ...

The State Law Library is located in the Statehouse and is a part of the State Library of Iowa. Librarians are raising concerns about one part of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ reorganization bill that the Iowa ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- The Iowa State Library will receive more than $1.8 million in federal funds, officials announced Tuesday. The funds are awarded through the Library Services and Technology Act ...

Federal funding for Iowa library systems — and the public services they support — could be at risk following a presidential directive targeting a federal agency that provides financial support to ...

Libraries in Iowa would not receive state assistance if they're dues-paying members of a national nonprofit like the American Library Association, according to a bill advancing in the state House and ...