Latest Issue
The Nexus -- October 2025October 2025
In this issue:
- Dylan Baker Named State Librarian
- Public Library Stats -- Condensed Timeline
- ILA Award Winners
- LiLI Art Available for 8-Sided Display
- Calendar of Reading-Related Holidays
Nexus Archives
Summer
In this issue:
- ICfL Awarded +$1 Million in Grants in FY23
- ICfL’s Continuing Education Grants
- Youth Explorer Passes
- Free Access to Pronunciator Ends Sept. 30
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Communications Corner – New Public Library Ad Campaign
Spring
In this issue:
- IMLS Program Officer Visits Idaho Libraries
- Meridian Library District’s Orchard Park Branch Opens
- Nampa Public Debuts Bookmobile
- Autism-Ready Libraries Toolkit
- IDEA Parent Guide
Winter / Early Spring
In this issue:
- Register for the May 18 Digital Access for All Idahoans Coalition Meeting
- Promote the Affordable Connectivity Program Via Social
- Grants
- Regional Summer Learning Workshops
- New Resources from NoveList
Winter
In this issue:
- Internet for All Workshop Introduced Federal Planning Processes
- ICfL 2023 Legislative Budget Request
- New Digital Skills Website
- First Amendment Audit
- Annual Survey Deadline is January 1
Fall
In this issue:
- Potential Facilities’ Funding
- 2021 Public Library Stats Coming Soon
- Congrats, Emmett Public!
- Welcoming Libraries Grant – Open Nov. 1-30
- Zines
Summer
In this issue:
- Trailblazing Telehealth
- Other Grants
- Zines & Libraries Virtual Conference
- ILA Annual Conference
- Affordable Connectivity Program
Spring
In this issue:
- TBS Grant Deadline Extended to May 6
- ICfL Staffing Updates
- Glenns Ferry PL Beyond the Books Bus
- Trustee Talk
- ShareIdaho Enrollment for FY23
Winter
In this issue:
- ICfL’s Presentation to JFAC
- Summer Intern Grant
- Telehealth Trailblazers Grant
- My First Books Application
- Interactive CE Sessions
- ICfL Staffing Updates
- Trustee News
Winter
In this issue:
- ICfL Budget Enhancement Requests
- Idaho School District Leader Shares Tips to Keep Students Reading
- Has Your School District Signed Up for IDEA?
- MFB Welcomed Five New Libraries this Year
- ICfL's Public Library Consultants
- Bilingual/Bicultural Project Coordinator at the ICfL
- ICfL Has a New Board Member
- Deputy State Librarian to Retire
- Why Didn't I Think of That?
- ICfL Loves Getting Your Photos & Info!!!
Fall
In this issue:
- LSTA Survey -- Open through Sept. 30
- Bucks for Books App -- CLOSES Sept. 24
- Registration Open for Family Reading Week
- Idaho Teen Reading Challenge -- Debuts in October
- Adult Services Resources
- LITT: Libraries in Idaho Talking Trends
- Comings and Goings at the ICfL
- TBS' Potential Patrons
- Why Didn't I Think of That?
- ICfL Loves Getting Your Photos & Info!!!
Early Summer
In this issue:
- ICfL Announced $1.8 Million to 48 Idaho Libraries
- Senate Bill 1058
- Idaho Library Laws Available Online
- Public Wi-Fi Location Map Available for Idaho
- NLS Loosens Restrictions
- ARSL Conference -- October 20 - 23
- Comings and Goings at the ICfL
- Openings at the ICfL
- Maintaining the 3-D Printer
- Idaho Public TV's Summer of Learning
- Young Readers Conference
- Free Poster Exhibition from the 9/11
Memorial & Museum - Little Free Library -- Orofino
- Summer Reading
- Why Didn't I Think of That?
- Communications Corner
- ICfL Loves Getting Your Photos & Info!!!
Early Summer
In this issue:
- ARPA Grant Open
- New Digital Inclusion Webpage
- Emergency Broadband Benefit – Info2Go! on June 7
- Adult Services – Resources at the Ready
- New Open Educational Resource
- Summer STEM Funding
- Trustee Connections – Coming in June
- Survival Guide for Library Directors Now on ICfL Website
- Communications Corner – New Graphic Novel-Themed Bookmark
