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A Belated Happy International Literacy Day to You!
Yesterday, September 6, was the official date of International Literacy Da ILD), but the special global events in Yaoundé, Cameroon are taking place today and tomorrow. This...
National Read a Book Day
National Read a Book Day is celebrated each September 6. Why not celebrate by visiting your nearest Wyoming library either in person or virtually and finding your next great...
Constitution Day is Approaching
Constitution Day is celebrated in the United States each year on September 17. The legislation that made this day official was passed in 2004, exactly twenty years ago...
2024 Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services Conference
The Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) will hold their 2024 conference, “Racing the Serve Beyond the Walls” will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana,...
September Grant and Award Opportunities
Happy September! Here is a roundup of grants available to libraries with deadlines in the next few months, or with rolling or ongoing deadlines. Check back each month for an...
Call for Proposals for 2025 CLiC Virtual Winter Workshop
The Colorado Library Consortium (CLiC) has requested proposal submissions for their 2025 CLiC Virtual Winter Workshop. The workshop will be held online Wednesday, February 5...
Wyoming State Library Closed on Labor Day
The Wyoming State Library will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 3. If you're curious about the origins of the holiday,...
“12 Months to Better Library Data” Webinar Series Begins New Year of Learning
Are you interested in gaining knowledge and skills for data-informed decision-making, program improvement, planning, and advocacy? Do you want to learn how to use data to...
Free PLA Webinar: Expand Library Digital Equity Services with New Funds Now!
A wide range of funding opportunities, ranging from thousands to millions, are available right now for public libraries to build digital literacy skills, support workforce...
August 2024 Outrider Now Available
The August 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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