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Free PLA Town Hall: Exploring an AI-Assisted Future in Public Libraries
The Public Library Association will host a free town hall, "Exploring an AI-assisted Future in Public Libraries," on January 27, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m. (MST). Join PLA...
2026 AI Summit Seeks Proposals–Deadline Extended to February 13
The University of Wyoming Libraries, the Wyoming State Archives, and the Wyoming State Library invite you to submit session proposals for the upcoming 2026 AI Summit. The AI...
Free Summer Reading Program Webinar: Sun, Stories, and Strategy
Calling all Wyoming library professionals! It's January now, but it will soon be summer and time for your library's Summer Reading Program! Start getting ready now to make...
ARSL Seeks Proposals for 2026 Conference in Montgomery, Alabama
Small libraries are some of the most creative, innovative spaces around—and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference is your place to shine! ARSL...
WLA LEAD Thanks Former Chair and Welcomes New Chair and Co-Chair
The new year has brought transitions in leadership for the Wyoming Library Association's (WLA) Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD) interest group and thanks and...
People News
Have People News at your library (new staff, retirements, staff achievements, etc.)? Send it to Christi Weinzierl at christi.weinzierl1@wyo.org. Roxanne...
Grants Available From IMLS–Apply Before March 31!
To help kick off the celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is now accepting applications for its FY26 discretionary...
Reminder: Take Your Child to the Library 2026 is February 7
This year's Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) 2026 is in just a little over two weeks! Libraries across the globe will celebrate TYCLD 2026 on Saturday, February 7....
Wyoming State Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Equality Day
The Wyoming State Library will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day/Equality Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20....
Make Your Dreams Come True with Mometrix
January 13 is National Make Your Dreams Come True Day! Making our dreams come true often requires learning new things and sometimes taking a test or exam to make sure we...
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