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Wyoming State Library Closed on Christmas Day
The Wyoming State Library will be closed Wednesday, December 25, for the Christmas Day holiday. We will re-open on Thursday, December 26. Wondering what the perfect holiday...
Santa Letters in the Newspaper Are Windows to the Past
The holiday season is upon us and there is no better time to take a look back at Wyoming's holiday history! The earliest mention of the jolly man in red appeared in the...
The Shortest Day of the Year
On Saturday, December 21, the elapsed time between the sunrise and sunset will be shorter than any other day of the year, otherwise known as Winter Solstice. The time of...
Crook County Library System Awarded Digital Literacy Grant
Crook County Library System was recently among over 100 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public Library Association (PLA) to increase digital literacy...
StoryCorps One Small Step Application Deadline Extended
Are you a library passionate about bringing people together and fostering meaningful connections across divides? There is still time to apply to join the year-long One Small...
Wyoming State Library Closing at Noon on December 19
The Wyoming State Library will be closing at noon on Thursday, December 19 for staff development and will reopen on Friday, December 20 with our regular hours.
Bill of Rights Day
December 15 was Bill of Rights Day, a holiday celebrating the ratification of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Speaking of laws, did you know the Wyoming...
Glenrock Library Unites Community with Annual Christmas Tree Festival
The Converse County Library in Glenrock, Wyoming, hosted their third annual Christmas Tree Festival this year. Their kickoff event was held on December 7. "The Christmas...
Wyoming State Librarian Appointed as UW Adjunct Faculty Member
The University of Wyoming recently appointed Abby Beaver, Wyoming State Librarian, as an adjunct faculty member. This appointment recognizes the many important roles Abby...
December News in Brief
Here is a roundup of news and articles regarding libraries and library professionals. 2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Librarians and Book Lovers-Giving gifts feels great, but...
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