We hope this finds everyone safe and healthy. Although we are asking the public not to come to the Iowa Department for the Blind building, library staff are continuing to work (some in the building, some at home) to continue to provide services through all avenues as best we can such as mail, email and phone calls.
Student Materials
The IMC is continuing to take and process student material orders for the current year and next year. We know some students are receiving supplemental materials or using online learning platforms during this time away from school. Please let us know if alternative formats are needed. Just submit the order using the material order form.
The library has also has old and new programs that can help students stay connected and reading.
Books for Kids
Join the Books for Kids program designed to provide kids daily access to books throughout the year. We want to motivate kids to help develop a love of reading, spark the imagination and provide tools for future success in school and beyond.
The program provides Braille, print/Braille, large print and/or audio books each to participants, including summer months. It allows for the child to choose the books they want in as many formats as they would like to receive. The books can be sent to the child’s home, school and/or other addresses.
Braille Bits Online.
Monday and Wednesday at 2:00 pm. starting March 30th. It will be conducted over Zoom, an online meeting platform that is very easy to use. Join us twice a week for 45 minutes as we listen to a Braille Bits podcast and have a fun and lively conversations surrounding all things Braille. Please contact Denise Bean at 515.452.1338 for more information or to register. You can also register by completing this registration form
Tech Time with Tyler
Wednesdays from 8:00am-11:00am you can call Tyler Swett, Accessible Media Specialist, and get your tech questions answered. The phone number to call is 515.452.1343.
You can follow the Library Blog and this IMC blog for up to date information.
Stay safe, stay connected and happy reading!
The IMC Team
