by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 2, 2024 | Articles and Information, Homepage
Take Your Child to the Library 2024 is this Saturday, February 3. Several Wyoming libraries are already signed up to take part in this worldwide celebration of libraries and reading. There are numerous ways for libraries to celebrate TYCLD, including: hosting special...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 1, 2024 | GoWYLD, Homepage
February is National Black History Month! The Wyoming State Library GoWYLD’s “African-American History in Wyoming” LibGuide has a wealth of resources on pioneers, cowboys, military service, civil rights, prominent historical figures, and community...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 1, 2024 | Grants and Awards, Homepage
Here is this month’s roundup of grants available to libraries with deadlines in the next few months, or with rolling or ongoing deadlines. Check back each month for an updated list! Snapdragon Book Foundation School Grants Deadline: February 11, 2024 The...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 31, 2024 | Articles and Information, Homepage
February, which starts tomorrow, is National Library Lovers’ Month! Celebrate by reading a book, writing a book, sharing a book with a friend or family member, or doing what librarians do best–help people find books and resources to teach, entertain,...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 31, 2024 | Homepage, Training
The Association for Rural and Small Libraries will be hosting their monthly ARSL Solo-ish Librarian Happy Hour online on Thursday, February 1 at 7 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. MT). Discussion facilitators will be Bree Drapa, director of Westford Public Library in Westford, VT,...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 31, 2024 | Homepage, Youth Services
To celebrate Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday on August 9 of this year, the Ad Council, the USDA Forest Service, and the National Association of State Foresters are sponsoring the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge. The purpose of the challenge is to engage young readers...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 26, 2024 | Homepage, Training
Did you miss the Human Trafficking: Prevention for Libraries webinar on January 25? The recording is now available here! Human trafficking can happen anywhere and often goes unidentified because people don’t realize it is happening. Libraries are a unique and safe...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 24, 2024 | Homepage, WSL News
Library Shelfie Day is celebrated each fourth Wednesday in January. The purpose of this fun holiday is to promote books, reading, and libraries. You can participate in this annual celebration in one of two ways: Take and post a photo of yourself in front of your...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 24, 2024 | Homepage, Training
Are you curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help you with your library work? The Practical Applications of AI in Libraries webinar will give participants the opportunity to hear practical ways Wyoming librarians are already using AI to streamline their...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 23, 2024 | Homepage, Jobs
The Wyoming State Library maintains a job board for library positions around the state. These are the latest opportunities from the WSL and around the state that have been posted. See more on the board. Have a Wyoming library job you’d like to post? Contact Christi...
