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Celebrate Native American Heritage Day
November is Native American Heritage month. To celebrate why not read a book written by an author of Native American heritage? Finding great book recommendations is easy...
Now and a Hundred Years Ago-Thanksgiving in Wyoming
Later this month, Wyomingites and others across the U.S. will celebrate Thanksgiving in a variety of ways. Many will gather with family and friends for a meal of traditional...
Wyoming State Library Closed on Veterans Day
The Wyoming State Library will be closed today, Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served our country! Veterans Day was first...
November Grant and Award Opportunities
Here is a updated list of grant opportunities for libraries and library professionals with deadlines during the next couple of months or with ongoing application periods....
IMLS Funding Opportunities Close November 13th
Nine days remain to submit applications for the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ fiscal year 2027 discretionary grants. IMLS grants are designed to support museums,...
Ten Books Selected for Wyoming Reads 2027
The following children's picture books have been chosen as the ten 2027 Wyoming Reads titles from which each first-grade student in Wyoming will have the opportunity...
October Outrider Now Available
The October 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,...
Goshen County Library Celebrates Library Journal’s Best Small Library in America Award
On October 20, staff and patrons of the Goshen County Library (GCL) in Torrington celebrated their recent designation as Library Journal's Best Small Library in America with...
October News in Brief
Happy End-of-October! Here is an updated roundup of new and articles regarding literacy, libraries, and library professionals. Everyone Can Play: Add Accessible Toys and...
Johnson County Libraries Completes Construction on New Kaycee Branch Library
Johnson County Libraries (JCL) recently celebrated the opening of their new Kaycee Branch Library, culminating many months of hard work, dedication, and community...
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