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ARSL Seeks Proposals for 2026 Conference in Montgomery, Alabama
Small libraries are some of the most creative, innovative spaces around—and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference is your place to shine! ARSL...
WLA LEAD Thanks Former Chair and Welcomes New Chair and Co-Chair
The new year has brought transitions in leadership for the Wyoming Library Association's (WLA) Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD) interest group and thanks and...
People News
Have People News at your library (new staff, retirements, staff achievements, etc.)? Send it to Christi Weinzierl at christi.weinzierl1@wyo.org. Roxanne...
Grants Available From IMLS–Apply Before March 31!
To help kick off the celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is now accepting applications for its FY26 discretionary...
Reminder: Take Your Child to the Library 2026 is February 7
This year's Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) 2026 is in just a little over two weeks! Libraries across the globe will celebrate TYCLD 2026 on Saturday, February 7....
Wyoming State Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Equality Day
The Wyoming State Library will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day/Equality Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20....
Make Your Dreams Come True with Mometrix
January 13 is National Make Your Dreams Come True Day! Making our dreams come true often requires learning new things and sometimes taking a test or exam to make sure we...
The PB & J Team Kicks Off Their Second Season with “The Whole Sandwich” Episode
What if professional growth was more than just one ingredient? What if you were feeding your whole being—not just your to-do list? In Season 2, Episode 1, we’re kicking off...
January News in Brief
Happy January and happy 2026! Here is an updated roundup of news and articles regarding literacy, libraries, and library professionals. Self-Care Practices for Librarians...
January Grant and Award Opportunities
January and 2026 are now well underway! Here are some grant opportunities for libraries with deadlines during the next couple of months or with ongoing application periods:...
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