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Wyoming State Library Closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day
The Wyoming State Library will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, in celebration of Independence Day. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026, and will be open for...
Fort Washakie School/Community Library Awarded Snapdragon Book Foundation Grant
Fort Washakie School/Community Library was recently awarded a handsome grant from the Snapdragon Book Foundation. Librarian Robin Levin submitted the "Books & Brains"...
The Plains to Peaks Collective Launches a New Discovery Platform
The Colorado State Library, in partnership with the Wyoming State Library, is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new Plains to Peaks Collective site...
May/June Outrider Now Available
The May/June 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,...
Registration for 2026 School Library Summit Now Open
It's time to register for the 2026 School Library Summit! The event will be held in Casper, Wyoming. It will begin on Wednesday, July 29 at 12:00 p.m. and wrap up on Friday,...
Tina Ely Retires from Big Horn County Library System
At the end of June, Tina Ely will retire from the Big Horn County Library System—again. Tina began her career at the Greybull Library as a volunteer while going to school at...
New on the Wyoming Library Job Board
The Wyoming State Library maintains a job board for library positions around the state. These are the latest opportunities from the WSL and around the state that have been...
AI Summit 2026 Explores AI Use in Libraries
On May 29, library professionals from across Wyoming gathered to explore innovative, practical, and thoughtful approaches to artificial intelligence in library and archival...
June Grant and Award Opportunities
Here are some grant opportunities for libraries with deadlines during the next couple of months or with ongoing application periods: Rocky Mountain Power Foundation...
News in Brief
Happy June! Here is an updated roundup of news and articles regarding literacy, libraries, and library professionals. Quick Wins to Boost Engagement with Passive...
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