Happy New Year! The Youth Services team at the ICfL is excited about another year of connecting with all of you. In 2025, we will host Teen Convening (spring), Summer [...]

Here we are in December already! With shopping, decorating, eating, cooking, party-going, and everything else that happens during the holiday season, 2024 will be over in a blink. Whichever holiday is [...]

As we wind down 2024, we have been reflecting on the passion, dedication, and resolve our librarians have shown this year. On behalf of the editors of The Scoop, we [...]

Ah, October, a transition month. Bringing us cooler weather, pumpkin-carving, a final mowing of the lawn, a first raking of the leaves ... and lots of grant opportunities! Check them [...]

No offense to January, but September is the real start of a new year. As summer winds down into long, hot, smoky August, September brings new plans, different kids in [...]

Natalie Babbitt fans might recognize this quote from Tuck Everlasting, “The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the [...]

July is National Ice Cream Month, a great excuse for The Scoop team to make our annual trek to a local ice cream shop, where we toast this newsletter and [...]

It's summer! The sun is out, the weather is wonderful, and summer programs at public libraries are in full swing. We hope you are able to take a little time [...]

May is a busy month as school wraps up and Summer Reading begins! Connect with resources and explore upcoming events and opportunities in the May 2024 Scoop.

April is Childhood Abuse Prevention Month. Libraries, businesses, and organizations are displaying blue pinwheels to develop awareness of this critical issue. Thank you for all you do to support children [...]