Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 1938, as concerns of censorship rose worldwide, Des Moines Public Library Director Forrest Spaulding penned the words that ...

The characters are original artwork from the artists - with “best wishes” addressed directly to the children of Iowa City - ...

House Study Bill 636 would ban partnerships between schools and public libraries over fears that kids have access to inappropriate books.

The public library's book club geared toward students in sixth through eighth grade chose to read and discuss This Book is ...

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 ...

Audrey, Gideon, Rachel and Mary Phillips pick out library books during a visit by the Marion Library’s Bookmobile to Thomas Park on Aug. 26, 2025. The library is one of hundreds in the state to ...

Members of the Des Moines Public Library and libraries across the state now have access to the popular Iowa Adventure Pass. After a months-long hiatus, the Johnston Public Library announced on May 29 ...

A 6-8 grade Bondurant library book club selection of 'This Book Is Gay' drew backlash over age-appropriate content and was canceled.

The Iowa Library Association is cautioning school librarians to wait for guidance from the state education department before removing books from school libraries to comply with state law. The law, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iowa librarians are pushing back on multiple Republican-led bills that they say would take away local control from public ...