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Britannica Education Offers Free Digital Summer Reading Resource Kit
Summer reading is around the corner, and Britannica Education is offering a “Can You Dig It?” free digital summer reading toolkit full of resources to support your upcoming...
March Grant and Award Opportunities
Happy March! Here are some grant opportunities for libraries with deadlines during the next couple of months or with ongoing application periods: McMurry Library Endowment...
WSL State Data Coordinator and Research and Statistics Consultant Attends Annual SDC Conference in New Orleans
Jessica Otto, Wyoming State Library Data Coordinator and Research and Statistics Consultant, recently attended the annual State Data Coordinator's Conference in New Orleans,...
WYEN Recruiting for 2026 Summer Mentors Program
The Wyoming Enrichment Network is recruiting Wyoming college students for the 2026 Summer Mentors Program, which prepares near-peer mentors to support youth in summer...
Register Now for the Upcoming YSIG Mini-Conference: Jurassic Spark!-Ignite the Wonder
Registration is now open for the upcoming YSIG mini-conference, Jurassic Spark!-Ignite the Wonder, which will be held May 7-8 in Casper, Wyoming. This mini-conference will...
March News in Brief
Happy March from the Wyoming State Library! Here is an updated roundup of news and articles regarding literacy, libraries, and library professionals. Considering AI in Your...
Ten Sleep Branch Library Awarded 2025 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) recently announced the Ten Sleep Branch Library in Ten Sleep, Wyoming, as one of 10 recipients of the 2025 National Medal...
March Celebrations and Events
Happy March! Check out this list of celebrations in March pertaining to libraries and literacy: March 1-31- Women's History Month March 1-31–Read Across America Month March...
The WSL and WEN Offer Time to Thrive Book Study
The Wyoming Enrichment Network (WEN) and Wyoming State Library (WSL) are looking forward to the next Time to Thrive Book Study on Wednesday, March 4 at 11:00 a.m. (MT)....
Librarian Spotlight – Cathy Collins
From the heart of Big Horn County, Cathy Collins is proving that you don’t need a massive budget to create a massive impact. As the Branch Manager at the Lovell Branch...
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