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Need to Borrow a Box of Rocks?
I Love Libraries recently posted a map showing unusual items circulated by libraries. Wyoming didn't make the map, although plenty of nontraditional items pass through...
Apply Now for Libraries Ready to Code Grants
The American Library Association (ALA) has opened the application period for grants to develop public and school library programming that promotes computer science (CS)...
Operation Gratitude at the Lander Library
The Lander Library decided to "Build a Better World" this summer with an Operation Gratitude drive. Operation Gratitude is a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization...
Free Continuing Education Events for July 31 to August 6
Free, online, continuing education events for this week from the Wyoming State Library’s Training Calendar. You can subscribe and view the events in your calendar software,...
Free Library Continuing Education Events for August
The August 2017 Wyoming State Library training calendar is now available. Every training opportunity on this list is free and offered online. Topics include advocacy,...
And the Oldest Book in a Wyoming Library Is…
Shortly after we posted about the oldest book in WYLDCAT, Sheridan County Public Library System Director Cameron Duff emailed us to let us know they have a copy of The...
Archived Webinar: Get Ready for the Eclipse!
https://youtu.be/_OIBu_Cngvo The celestial event of the century will soon be upon us as libraries prepare for the August 21, 2017, solar eclipse. Use resources in GoWYLD.net...
Deadline Looming for WLA Conference Registration
A reminder that the deadline to register for the 2017 Wyoming Library Association conference Aug. 9-11 at Sheridan College is coming up fast on Tuesday, August 1. This is a...
On This Date: Korean War Cease-fire
July 27, 2017, marks the 64th anniversary of the ceasefire that ended the Korean War. Did you know the State Library has more than 50 books about this often overlooked...
WSL Afternoon Closure for Cheyenne Day
The Wyoming State Library will be closed at noon on Wednesday, July 26, for Cheyenne Day. Our offices will be open in the morning. We will reopen for our normal hours on...
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