by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 24, 2025 | Homepage, WSL Digital Collections Suite
Christmas is almost here, and there is no better time to take a look back at Wyoming’s holiday history! The earliest mention of the jolly man in red appeared in the Christmas Eve issue of The Cheyenne Leader back in 1868 in a poem entitled Owed to Christmas by A...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Data from a recent study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office has shown that nearly 40% of libraries across the nation reported that part of their library building is in poor condition. Although federal funding is available, these funds may only be used for...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 23, 2025 | Homepage, WSL News
The December Outrider from the Wyoming State Library is hot off the press! Find out all about what’s going on in the Wyoming library community and beyond, including news, celebrations, events, and job postings from around the state. Subscribe today, and we’ll...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 17, 2025 | Homepage, WLA
The Wyoming Library Leadership Institute (WLLI) thanks and recognizes their outgoing chair, Susan Parkins, for her dedication, commitment, and guidance over the past two years. Susan graduated from the WLLI in 2021. She has held numerous leadership roles throughout...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 16, 2025 | Homepage, WSL News
The Wyoming State Library will be closing at noon on Thursday, December 18 for staff development. We will reopen on Friday, December 19 with our regular hours.