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Challenges, Policies, and Reconsideration in School Libraries
From the Idaho Commission for Libraries By Jeannie Standal, ICFL School Library Consultant September 2021 saw a 60% increase in reported book challenges in the United States...
Student Programs and Classroom Resources for Bill of Rights Day
From the U.S. National Archives December 15 is Bill of Rights Day. On December 15, 1791, three-fourths of the states ratified the first ten amendments to the Constitution....
WLA Presents Wyoming State Library with 2021 Outstanding Library Award
On December 7, the Wyoming Library Association officially presented the Wyoming State Library with its 2021 Outstanding Library Award. The award was presented a small...
Today in History: Pearl Harbor Day in GoWYLD
On December 7, 1941, Japanese aircraft attacked the naval station at Pearl Harbor, drawing the United States into World War II. President Roosevelt went on the radio to...
November-December 2021 Outrider Now Available
Find a wrap-up of the latest in Wyoming library news in the November/December 2021 Outrider newsletter from the Wyoming State Library. Subscribe today, and we’ll send...
Wyoming State Library Marks its 150th Anniversary
On December 16, 2021, the Wyoming State Library will mark 150 years of providing quality library services to the residents of Wyoming. In 1871, the Second Territorial...
Free Continuing Education Events for the Week of December 6
Free, online, continuing education events for the week of December 6 from the Wyoming State Library Training Calendar. Descriptions and links are below. You can subscribe...
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources
As part of the Wyoming Library Association EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Committee’s ongoing efforts, they’ll highlight interesting programs, webinars, workshops,...
Stockings and Santas and Holiday Patents
It’s the time of year to celebrate — so let’s celebrate innovation! Many inventors have done their best to make the holidays bright, and here are a few items we found. Learn...
LinkedIn Learning and More for Computer Science Education Week
Computer Science Education Week is December 6-12. This annual event was created to encourage access to computer science for every student. We thought we’d take this...
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