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International Literacy Day 2026
Happy International Literacy Day! This holiday is celebrated annually on September 8 and serves as reminder that literacy is a human right for all. The theme for this year...
September Grant and Award Opportunities
Here is a newly updated list of grant opportunities for libraries and library professionals with deadlines during the next couple of months or with ongoing application...
Help the WSL Solve the Mystery of the Unlabeled Photos
Two historic photos were recently discovered in the Wyoming State Library's (WSL) Information Services offices. Although beautiful, these photos are unlabeled, so a mystery...
PB&J Recording Now Available for GoWYLD for Civics: Ready Resources for America’s 250th
The recording of the the latest episode of the PB&J podcast, GoWYLD for Civics: Ready Resources for America's 250th, is now available for your listening pleasure! Join...
Investing in Wyoming’s Future: Why Every Dollar of Our IMLS Training Grant Matters!
Ever wondered how your local school libraries stay ahead of the curve, supercharge their programs, and bring fresh, exciting ideas into Wyoming classrooms? It all starts...
August Outrider Now Available
The August 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,...
Wyoming State Library Closed on Labor Day
The Wyoming State Library will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 8. If you're curious about the origins of the holiday,...
Park County’s Cody Library Selected to Host National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett
Park County School District #6 and the Cody Public Library will host National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett on September 21. As one of only five U.S....
News in Brief
Happy August! Here is an updated roundup of new and articles regarding literacy, libraries, and library professionals. Beyond Books: How Public Libraries are Changing-In...
WSL Library Development Manager Attends COSLA CE Forum in Iowa
Maggie Unterseher, the Wyoming State Library's Library Development Manager, attended the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies' (COSLA) 2026 Continuing Education (CE) ...
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