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Congratulations to the 2026 WLLI Newbie Institute Graduates
Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Wyoming Library Leadership Institute (WLLI) Newbie Institute! This year’s cohort came together in Thermopolis September 16-18...
Park County Completes Construction on New Powell Library
If it's been a while since your last visit to the Park County Library in Powell, Wyoming, you may not recognize it! A new library building was recently constructed,...
Wyoming Snapshot Day 2026
The countdown is on for Wyoming Snapshot Day 2026—only a few more weeks to go! This year, Wyoming Snapshot Day is during the week of October 12-16, 2026. Your library can...
Big Piney Library Celebrates 100 Years at Annual Fall Festival
This October, the Big Piney Library has an extra reason to celebrate as its annual Fall Festival becomes part of a very special milestone—one hundred years of service to the...
Wyoming State Employees—Wyoming State Library Card are Your Ticket to Valuable Resources and Services
Did you know that State of Wyoming employees are eligible for a Wyoming State Library (WSL) card? A WSL card is your key to valuable resources and services, including:...
International Literacy Day 2026
Happy International Literacy Day! This holiday is celebrated annually on September 8 and serves as reminder that literacy is a human right for all. The theme for this year...
September Grant and Award Opportunities
Here is a newly updated list of grant opportunities for libraries and library professionals with deadlines during the next couple of months or with ongoing application...
Help the WSL Solve the Mystery of the Unlabeled Photos
Two historic photos were recently discovered in the Wyoming State Library's (WSL) Information Services offices. Although beautiful, these photos are unlabeled, so a mystery...
PB&J Recording Now Available for GoWYLD for Civics: Ready Resources for America’s 250th
The recording of the the latest episode of the PB&J podcast, GoWYLD for Civics: Ready Resources for America's 250th, is now available for your listening pleasure! Join...
Investing in Wyoming’s Future: Why Every Dollar of Our IMLS Training Grant Matters!
Ever wondered how your local school libraries stay ahead of the curve, supercharge their programs, and bring fresh, exciting ideas into Wyoming classrooms? It all starts...
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