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Librarian Spotlight – Lisa Carter
A Historic Start: Lisa's Path to the Library Originally hailing from Canada, Lisa’s journey to the Cowboy State is a classic tale of love and adventure. "I moved here 13...
People News
Have People News at your library (new staff, retirements, staff achievements, etc.)? Send it to Christi Weinzierl at christi.weinzierl1@wyo.org. Linann McDonald, Lead...
Cyber-in-a-Box School Video Challenge
Teachers and school librarians, it's time to register for the 2027 Cyber-in-a-Box School Video Challenge! Next year's challenge topic is "Exploring AI and Data Privacy."...
Help Shape the Future of the Wyoming Zine Exchange
Over the past two years, the Laramie Plains Civic Center has hosted two successful zine fests. The UW Honors College Library’s “Zine Collective” has grown into a lively and...
School Library Spotlight: Stefanie Hunt
This month, we are excited to feature an educator whose career has come "full circle," from shelving Nintendo games as an intern to leading high school students through the...
YSIG Mini-Conference Energizes Wyoming Youth Services Librarians
The May 2026 YSIG Mini-Conference at Natrona County Library was anything but "extinct!" From data-driven insights to popcorn recipes, the event left everyone energized for...
Wyoming Libraries Host Annual Wyoming Reads Events
Libraries across Wyoming hosted first grade students and their teachers for the annual Wyoming Reads celebration on May 19. Laramie County Library System's location in...
Wyoming State Library Closed for Memorial Day
The Wyoming State Library will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, May 26. Though library doors will be closed, you can...
Upcoming Webinar: PB & J Season 2, Episode 6-Building Positive Relationships with Teens
Do you ever feel like 'connecting with teens' is a puzzle where the pieces keep changing shape? You aren't alone! In this episode, on June 17 at 10:00 a.m. (MST),...
PB & J Season 2, Episode 5 Recording Now Available
Did you miss the latest episode of PB & J? Good news; the recording of Episode 5, "Stuffy Sleepover: Journey to the First Library Card," is now available! This month's...
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