by Christi Weinzierl | May 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
In conjunction with the upcoming Wyoming Reads celebration, Governor Matt Mead has issued a proclamation designating May 17, 2016 as “Wyoming Literacy Day.” Wyoming Reads gives first grade students across the state a hardback book to encourage literacy....
by Christi Weinzierl | May 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) is offering three scholarships for first-time attendees to its 2016 conference in Fargo, N.D. from Oct. 27-29. The Dr. Bernard Vavrek Scholarship is for a current library and information science student. The...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
by Mary Gillgannon Senior Circulation Assistant/Fiction Selector, Laramie County Library System You’ve found an author or read a book you really like and want more of the same. What to do? Ask at the Ask Here Desk. We have training and experience in reader’s advisory....
by Christi Weinzierl | May 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
Author James Patterson has made a total of $1.75 million available for grants to school libraries. Awards will range from $1,000 to $10,000. Deadline to apply at www.scholastic.com/pattersonpartnership is May 31, 2016. Applications may be submitted by teachers,...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
by Micki Gilmore Reference, Sweetwater County Library Most people these days use at least a few types of technology, whether it be cell phone, digital cameras, HD televisions, remote controls, etc. We all do. We love our computers (most of the time). There are...
