by Christi Weinzierl | Oct 12, 2022 | WSL News
On April 1, 2022 the U.S. National Archives released the 1950 Census to the public. Genealogists and historians will find a wealth of useful information about their families and the country’s demographics. Likewise, the general population can step back in time to...
by Christi Weinzierl | Oct 11, 2022 | Wyoming Library News
The American Library Association has released a new report that showcases the impact of the Libraries Build Business initiative on small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country, as well as the library profession. Libraries Build Business (LBB), a $2 million...
by Christi Weinzierl | Oct 10, 2022 | Schools
The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is updating the statewide Digital Learning Plan, which supports school districts in addressing education technology opportunities and priorities. The WDE, with assistance from Marzano Research, will be hosting listening...
by Christi Weinzierl | Oct 10, 2022 | GoWYLD
Gods and monsters. Creation myths and the end of the world. Passed down in every culture, myths and legends entertain and inspire! On October 11, we’re celebrating Myths and Legends Day with GoWYLD. To find out more, check out Middle School (Gale In Context) in...
by Christi Weinzierl | Oct 9, 2022 | Calendar
Free, online, continuing education events for the week of October 10 from the Wyoming State Library Training Calendar. Descriptions and links are below. You can subscribe and view the events in your calendar software, or you can find all the events at...
by Christi Weinzierl | Oct 7, 2022 | WLA
The Wyoming Library Association Awards/Grants Committee announced this year’s recipients. The awards and grant winners were announced at a reception during the WLA’s annual conference held in Casper on September 29-30. Watch this blog for upcoming posts with more...
by Christi Weinzierl | Oct 6, 2022 | Articles and Information
Government Resources for National Hispanic Heritage Month National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes Hispanic American contributions to US society and culture. Designated in 1968 when Congress passed Pub. L. 90-498 authorizing and requesting the...
by Christi Weinzierl | Oct 6, 2022 | GoWYLD
National Mystery Series week happens in October, and you’ll find a perfect resource in GoWYLD.net to locate a new series or the next book in your favorite series. In Novelist Plus, there are a couple ways to get at a series. If you have a favorite and want to see a...
by Christi Weinzierl | Oct 5, 2022 | Calendar
In addition to the live webinars in our training calendar, each month we try to pick some videos out there that you can watch “At Your Leisure.” These on-demand offerings caught our attention for October. How To Be More Inclusive In Your Readers’ Advisory...
by Christi Weinzierl | Oct 4, 2022 | GoWYLD
Fat Bear Week starts tomorrow! Voting will take place in this bracket tournament from October 5-11 to crown the fattest bear at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. The bracket is posted and you can vote for your favorite bear. In honor of Fat Bear Week, we...