Online Conferences in November

Each month we post upcoming free virtual conferences to our training calendar page. Here the the offerings coming up for November: November 5 LibraryCon Live! 2020 (Library Journal and School Library Journal) Join Library Journal and School Library Journal for our...

Library Use on Snapshot Day

Wyoming libraries are busy, serving their communities day in and day out. Our Snapshot Day tally tells the story of how our libraries are used, both physically and electronically. On Snapshot Day, Wednesday, October 21, 2020, Wyoming’s public and community...

Happy Wyoming Snapshot Day 2020!

Today, October 21, is Wyoming Libraries Snapshot Day, where we celebrate the impact our libraries have on their communities every single day. We’re collecting photos, stories, and video that show how patrons are using and enjoying their libraries. We’ll be sharing...

Wayne Johnson Has Passed Away

Former Wyoming State Librarian Wayne H. Johnson passed away on October 16, 2020. He was 78. Wayne served as the Wyoming State Librarian from 1978-1989. He was also a former state legislature in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1992 to 2004 and then in the...

October 2020 Outrider Now Available

Find a wrap-up of the latest in Wyoming library news in the October 2020 Outrider newsletter from the Wyoming State Library. Subscribe today, and we’ll send the Outrider straight to your email inbox each month. You can also see past issues. Do you know any library...

5 Things About the State Archives

From the Wyoming State Archives In celebration of American Archives Month in October, archival entities throughout the country highlight the importance of records and historical documents. While most people have heard of state archives, many are not aware of what they...