by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 11, 2026 | Grants and Awards, Homepage
Happy March! Here are some grant opportunities for libraries with deadlines during the next couple of months or with ongoing application periods: McMurry Library Endowment Grants Deadline: March 15, 2026 The Carol McMurry Library Endowment was established in 2000...
by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 10, 2026 | Homepage, WSL News
Jessica Otto, Wyoming State Library Data Coordinator and Research and Statistics Consultant, recently attended the annual State Data Coordinator’s Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. State Data Coordinators from across the United States and U.S. Territories...
by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 6, 2026 | Articles and Information, Homepage
The Wyoming Enrichment Network is recruiting Wyoming college students for the 2026 Summer Mentors Program, which prepares near-peer mentors to support youth in summer programs across the state. Libraries that host summer reading programs or hire seasonal interns may...
by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 5, 2026 | Youth Services, Homepage
Registration is now open for the upcoming YSIG mini-conference, Jurassic Spark!-Ignite the Wonder, which will be held May 7-8 in Casper, Wyoming. This mini-conference will focus on children and teen services in libraries and provide participants with opportunities to...
by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 5, 2026 | Articles and Information, Homepage
Happy March from the Wyoming State Library! Here is an updated roundup of news and articles regarding literacy, libraries, and library professionals. Considering AI in Your Collection Policy: A Practical Framework for Libraries-Libraries cannot ignore AI-generated...
by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 4, 2026 | Homepage, Wyoming Library News
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) recently announced the Ten Sleep Branch Library in Ten Sleep, Wyoming, as one of 10 recipients of the 2025 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. This award is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and...
by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 3, 2026 | Calendar, Homepage
Happy March! Check out this list of celebrations in March pertaining to libraries and literacy: March 1-31- Women’s History Month March 1-31–Read Across America Month March 14–Pi Day March 16-National Freedom of Information...
by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 3, 2026 | Homepage, Training
The Wyoming Enrichment Network (WEN) and Wyoming State Library (WSL) are looking forward to the next Time to Thrive Book Study on Wednesday, March 4 at 11:00 a.m. (MT). Please be sure to register for the Zoom meeting here. An agenda will be sent out the Monday before...
by Greg Mosshammer | Mar 2, 2026 | Youth Services, Homepage, People News
From the heart of Big Horn County, Cathy Collins is proving that you don’t need a massive budget to create a massive impact. As the Branch Manager at the Lovell Branch Library, Cathy has dedicated 13 years to serving her community, driven by a simple but powerful...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 27, 2026 | Homepage, Wyoming Library News
The Sweetwater County Library System (SCLS) recently received a $5,000 Culture Grows Grant for General Operating Support from Wyoming Humanities. The grant funds will be used to support programs at the library’s Community Fine Arts Center from July through December of...
