by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 25, 2019 | Schools
Wyoming Reads was one of 12 events and programs formally commended by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) for their support of the school librarian profession and the learners the profession serves. Honored programs align with AASL’s “National School...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 24, 2019 | People News
Reposted from UW News A longtime University of Wyoming faculty member who founded and directed a key outreach program for more than a decade has been named director of UW’s American Heritage Center (AHC). Religious studies Professor Paul Flesher will lead UW’s...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 23, 2019 | Youth Services
Reposted from Colorado Virtual Library By Kieran Hixon, Technology & Digital Initiatives Consultant at Colorado State Library Ah, summer… it is a busy time for libraries! Between the Summer Reading Program and the extra kids utilizing the library, keeping things...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 22, 2019 | Calendar
Free, online, continuing education events for the week of July 22 from the Wyoming State Library Training Calendar. Descriptions are below. You can subscribe and view the events in your calendar software, or you can find all the events...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 19, 2019 | WSL News
If you’re in town for Cheyenne Frontier Days, take a side trip to the Wyoming State Library at 2800 Central Ave. to see its distinguished visitor “Chief Washakie,” a bronze by sculptor Dave McGary (1958-2013), the smaller version of the two that are housed in the...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 19, 2019 | WSL News
The Wyoming State Library will close at noon on Wednesday, July 24, for Cheyenne Day. Our offices will be open that morning. We will resume normal hours on Thursday, July 25. One hundred years ago, Cheyenne Frontier Days was held just after Session Law Chapter 25 took...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 18, 2019 | Articles and Information
From The Scoop Newsletter from the Idaho Commission for Libraries July is National Ice Cream Month, and a great excuse for a trek to a local ice cream shop. Partake in this tradition yourself this month! Some cool ice cream sites: IceCream.com: Fun Facts for your July...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 18, 2019 | Wyoming Library News
Campbell County Public Library System (CCPLS) and its employees joined the ranks of the shocked on July 1 as Blackjewel Holdings, LLC, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and abruptly shuttered the operation of Campbell County’s Belle Ayr and Eagle Butte mines, immediately...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 17, 2019 | People News
On July 1, Katrina Brown officially took over as Director of the Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library. She came to Casper College from Sheridan College, where she was Director of the Mary Brown Kooi Library. “I enjoy being a library director,” Katrina said....
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 17, 2019 | People News
Conrrado Saldivar, Adult Services Specialist at Natrona County Library, was recently awarded a Spectrum Scholarship from the American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services. His award was given based on his commitment to...
