State Library of Iowa

Closed Opens 8 AM Mon

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Miller Bldg, Ola Babcock Miller Building, 1112 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319

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Work & Study Amenities

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot

About State Library of Iowa

The State Library of Iowa actively champions libraries. The two roles of the agency are to improve library services in Iowa and deliver specialized information services to state government and Iowans. The State Library began as a territorial library in 1838 by an Act of Congress and transitioned to an agency when Iowa reached statehood in 1846, with the mission to provide services to state government. Over the years, this mission grew to include the planning and development of library services on a statewide basis. Today, the State Library, a division of the Iowa Department of Education, offers a multitude of services and programs to the libraries, state employees, and citizens of Iowa.

Featured Question

Q: At what age can a person be left in charge at an Iowa library?

A: Hi, Karen; thanks for your question. Please reach out to the State Library District Consultant for the library in question. Additional context may be helpful and they can provide a more thorough explanation that may be dependent on local factors: https://www.statelibraryofiowa.gov/index.php/libraries/training-consulting/district-consultants

Answered by: State Library of Iowa (Owner) ( 9 months ago)