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To Be Announced This Week
State Library Communications Specialist Emily Bainter shares this news about the 2020 All Iowa Reads (AIR) titles. “The 2020 titles for All Iowa Reads, Teen AIR, and Kids AIR program from the Iowa Center for the Book will be announced LIVE on Wednesday November 6th on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program.
With program host Charity Nebbe, Talk of Iowa from Iowa Public Radio brings a mix of regular guests and a range of experts to the microphone to discuss what’s happening in Iowa and what makes this a special place to live.
Talk of Iowa runs weekdays at 10:00AM on Iowa Public Radio (IPR) The All Iowa Reads portion of the program will begin promptly at 10:40AM. Charity Nebbe will be joined in studio by Helen Dagley and Angie Manfredi with the Iowa Center for the Book to reveal the new titles and authors for 2020. This will be the first time that the new All Iowa Reads titles have been announced on the Talk of Iowa program. Listeners can stream the program live--click below--or tune to you local IPR station on the radio. Make plans to listen in! “
About AIR and the Iowa Center for the Book
Since its beginnings in 2003, the All Iowa Reads program has fostered a sense of unity through reading. Iowans are encouraged to come together around the selected title to read and talk about a single book. In 2017, Teen AIR and Kids AIR programs were launched to include younger Iowans in this reading program.
The Iowa Center for the Book is a program of the State Library of Iowa and an affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Its mission is to stimulate public interest in books, reading, literacy, and libraries.
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Another Way to Get Ahead of the Game
This preview of E-Rate Season comes from Trisha Hicks, Library Resource Tech for North Central and East Central Districts. She writes: “It’s that time of year again—E-Rate Season! If you are interested in getting between 60%-80% off of your library’s monthly Internet bill for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, it's time to begin--the filing window is open! Filing Category 1 Form 470 is the first step, which opens the bidding process for Internet service providers to respond and let you know how much they will charge to provide monthly Internet service to your library.
All of the District Office Library Resource Technicians are trained to help you through the E-Rate process and will be happy to walk you through filing Form 470 step-by-step by sharing your computer screen using Team Viewer software. Completing this first form in the process takes about 20 minutes.
Stay tuned for more information about filing a Category 2 Form 470 which can offset the cost of eligible products likes routers, hubs, switches, wiring, and access points.”
If you have questions about the E-Rate program or would like to schedule an appointment to file your Category 1 Form 470 for Internet funding, contact your District Office and speak with your Library Resource Technician:
Amanda Grom @ Northwest and Southwest Districts amanda.grom@iowa.gov / 515-725-3366
Doreen Buls @ Central and Southeast Districts dori.buls@iowa.gov / 515-281-5790
Trisha Hicks @ North Central and Northeast Districts trisha.hicks@iowa.gov / 515-725-3365
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Thanksgiving and More
Thanksgiving is a natural for display tables in November, along with anything surrounding Veterans' Day or Black Friday. But consider that the second Tuesday in November is Young Readers' Day (Nov12) Here are some more ideas for displays, bulletin boards, newsletters, or websites highlighting what November is also known for.
National Adoption Month: First proclaimed as Adoption Week in 1976 by then Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, President Ronald Regan proclaimed it a national week in 1984. President Bill Clinton named November National Adoption Month in 1998.
National Diabetes Month: Founded by the American Diabetes Association, this effort focuses attention on the growing cost of diabetes. From the physical, emotional, and social effects to financial woes and damaging health, diabetes impacts more than 30 million people in the United States.
Military Family Month: This observance recognizes the commitment and dedication that family members offer to all in military service. The Armed Services YMCA, along with the U.S. Government, established Military Family Month in 1996 by expanding Military Family Week.
National Gratitude Month: Research has shown that gratitude can enhance our moods, decrease stress, and drastically improve the overall level of health and well-being. On average, grateful people tend to have fewer stress-related illnesses and experience less depression and lower blood pressure; they are more physically fit, have more satisfying personal and professional relationships. Grateful kids are even more likely to get A’s in school.
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November Webinars
Looking ahead to mid-November and you’ll find 3 webinars during the week of November 18th. Still plenty of time to register for one, two, or all three, here's a summary:
Tuesday Nov19 == Big Ideas Book Discussion (9:30-11:00AM) with the title The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness by Ryan Dowd. Facilitated by Bonnie McKewon and Jay Peterson
Thursday Nov21 == Library Horizons: What’s New from ARSL (10:30-11:30AM) This is a recap of Iowa attendees’ favorite sessions from the 2019 ARSL Conference in Vermont. Facilitated by Becky Heil.
Thursday Nov21 == Check It Out: New Books For Ages 0-18 (1:00-2:00PM) Booktalks of new titles for children and teens with Youth Services Consultant Angie Manfredi
Next Monday November 11 is Veterans’ Day and a state holiday, so all State Library offices
will be closed. Look for the next issue of Monday Morning Eye-Opener on November 18
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