by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 5, 2024 | Homepage, Wyoming Library News
Three Wyoming libraries were among the 300 U.S. libraries selected through a competitive application process to receive materials to teach children ages three to twelve about financial literacy. Goshen County Library in Torrington, Meeteetse Library in Meeteetse, and...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 2, 2024 | GoWYLD, Homepage
Today is Groundhog Day! According to news reports, Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow, which means we are in for an early spring. Only time will tell if our country’s cutest weather forecaster’s prediction will be accurate this year, but...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 2, 2024 | Articles and Information, Homepage
February is a month full of celebrations of groups, causes, and so much more, including Women Inventors. Did you know the first Wyoming woman to receive a patent was Myrtle M. Wallin of Rock Springs? She received patent number 664,597 for a Work-Holder on December 25,...
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...
