by Christi Weinzierl | May 4, 2026 | Homepage, WLA
The Wyoming Library Association’s (WLA) Awards/Grants Committee is now accepting nominations for Outstanding Hero/Heroine, Outstanding Librarian, Outstanding Library, and the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Nora Van Burgh Grant is also available for continuing...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 1, 2026 | Homepage, WSL Digital Collections Suite
May 1 is Law Day. Celebrate by learning more about the laws of our state! Did you know the Wyoming State Library curates historical legislative documents? Since the first Wyoming Territorial Legislature convened on October 12, 1869, records have been kept to document...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 1, 2026 | Homepage, Wyoming Library News
The Uinta County Library (UCL) in Evanston, Wyoming, has recently undergone extensive renovations, including a HVAC system replacement, new carpet and ceiling tiles, remodeled restrooms, and a new soundproof work pod, all of which were funded by the subgrant they...
by Christi Weinzierl | Apr 29, 2026 | Homepage, WSL News
The April April 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, celebrations, events, and job postings from around the state. Subscribe today, and we’ll...
by Christi Weinzierl | Apr 27, 2026 | Articles and Information, Homepage
State of America’s Libraries Report: A Snapshot of 2025-ALA’s annual report on the state of libraries in the U.S. Outreach Can Be Tough-If you ask any public children’s librarian they will have a long list of ways they tried to get in touch with and...
by Christi Weinzierl | Apr 24, 2026 | Grants and Awards, Homepage
Here are some grant opportunities for libraries with deadlines during the next couple of months or with ongoing application periods: 2027 Children’s Literature Lecture Award Deadline: April 30, 2026 The 2027 Children’s Literature Lecture Award committee is excited to...
by Christi Weinzierl | Apr 23, 2026 | GoWYLD, Homepage
Happy World Book and Copyright Day from the Wyoming State Library! World Book and Copyright Day mark the anniversaries of the deaths of authors William Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, the feast day of Saint Jordi, patron saint of Catalonia, Spain, and an...
by Christi Weinzierl | Apr 22, 2026 | Homepage, Youth Services
The nominations for the 2026-2027 Wyoming Book Awards are in! Here are the books young Wyoming readers nominated for each category: Soaring Eagle: Gather by Kenneth Cadow Where He Can’t Find You by Darcy Coates The Weaver Bride (#1) by Lydia...
by Christi Weinzierl | Apr 16, 2026 | Homepage, Schools
This month we are honored to feature a true champion of literacy and intellectual freedom who was recently named the 2025 Outstanding Librarian by the Wyoming Library Association and recognized by the House and Senate during the 2026 Legislative Session. Meet LaDonna...
by Christi Weinzierl | Apr 15, 2026 | GoWYLD, Homepage
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with some Earth-themed GoWYLD resources! For students PreK to grade 3, BookFlix has not one, but TWO categories of paired texts related to Earth Day–Animals and Nature and Earth and Sky. Check them out for great stories and...
