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WYEN Recruiting for 2026 Summer Mentors Program
The Wyoming Enrichment Network is recruiting Wyoming college students for the 2026 Summer Mentors Program, which prepares near-peer mentors to support youth in summer...
Register Now for the Upcoming YSIG Mini-Conference: Jurassic Spark!-Ignite the Wonder
Registration is now open for the upcoming YSIG mini-conference, Jurassic Spark!-Ignite the Wonder, which will be held May 7-8 in Casper, Wyoming. This mini-conference will...
March News in Brief
Happy March from the Wyoming State Library! Here is an updated roundup of news and articles regarding literacy, libraries, and library professionals. Considering AI in Your...
Ten Sleep Branch Library Awarded 2025 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) recently announced the Ten Sleep Branch Library in Ten Sleep, Wyoming, as one of 10 recipients of the 2025 National Medal...
March Celebrations and Events
Happy March! Check out this list of celebrations in March pertaining to libraries and literacy: March 1-31- Women's History Month March 1-31–Read Across America Month March...
The WSL and WEN Offer Time to Thrive Book Study
The Wyoming Enrichment Network (WEN) and Wyoming State Library (WSL) are looking forward to the next Time to Thrive Book Study on Wednesday, March 4 at 11:00 a.m. (MT)....
Librarian Spotlight – Cathy Collins
From the heart of Big Horn County, Cathy Collins is proving that you don’t need a massive budget to create a massive impact. As the Branch Manager at the Lovell Branch...
Sweetwater County Library System Receives $5000 Wyoming Humanities Grant for CFAC
The Sweetwater County Library System (SCLS) recently received a $5,000 Culture Grows Grant for General Operating Support from Wyoming Humanities. The grant funds will be...
Members of Leadership Wyoming Visit Wyoming State Library
The Wyoming State Library (WSL) hosted two members of the Leadership Wyoming Class of 2026, Toni Bell and Andrew Rossi, on Wednesday, February 11. Toni and Andrew were taken...
January 2026 Outrider Now Available
The February 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,...
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