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February is Black History Month
February is National Black History Month! The Wyoming State Library has a variety of resources to help you celebrate. A wealth of information about Black pioneers, cowboys,...
Take Your Child to the Library 2026 This Saturday!
This year's Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) 2026 is in justfive days! Libraries across the globe will celebrate TYCLD 2026 on Saturday, February 7. Several...
Submit Nominations for 2026-2027 Wyoming Book Awards
Teachers and School Librarians are invited to obtain nominations from your students for the 2026-2027 Wyoming Book Awards! The submission deadline is March 1, 2026. Award...
February Celebrations
Happy February! Here is a list of celebrations this month pertaining to libraries and literacy: February 1-28–Black History Month February 1-7–Children's Authors and...
January 2026 Outrider Now Available
The January 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,...
PB&J Webinar Series: Season 2, Episode 2: “Taking a (Breath) Break with Neesha”
What if finding calm wasn’t just a "vibe"—but a science? What if you could hack your own biology to lower stress? What if you were fueling your brain with focus, instead of...
School Library Spotlight: Michelle Ottoes
Welcome to this month’s School Library Spotlight! We are thrilled to feature an educator who brings a diverse professional background and a deep passion for literacy to the...
Free PLA Town Hall: Exploring an AI-Assisted Future in Public Libraries
The Public Library Association will host a free town hall, "Exploring an AI-assisted Future in Public Libraries," on January 27, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m. (MST). Join PLA...
2026 AI Summit Seeks Proposals–Deadline Extended to February 13
The University of Wyoming Libraries, the Wyoming State Archives, and the Wyoming State Library invite you to submit session proposals for the upcoming 2026 AI Summit. The AI...
Free Summer Reading Program Webinar: Sun, Stories, and Strategy
Calling all Wyoming library professionals! It's January now, but it will soon be summer and time for your library's Summer Reading Program! Start getting ready now to make...
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