by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 2, 2026 | Homepage, Schools
Teachers and School Librarians are invited to obtain nominations from your students for the 2026-2027 Wyoming Book Awards! The submission deadline is March 1, 2026. Award guidelines vary for each category. Click each category title for its nomination form: Buckaroo...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 1, 2026 | Homepage, Calendar
Happy February! Here is a list of celebrations this month pertaining to libraries and literacy: February 1-28–Black History Month February 1-7–Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week February 1–World Read Aloud Day February 7–Take Your Child to the Library Day...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 29, 2026 | Homepage, WSL News
The January 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 | Jan 28, 2026 | Homepage, Training
What if finding calm wasn’t just a “vibe”—but a science? What if you could hack your own biology to lower stress? What if you were fueling your brain with focus, instead of just fueling your body with caffeine? In this session, Taking a (Breath) Break...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 23, 2026 | Homepage, Training
The Public Library Association will host a free town hall, “Exploring an AI-assisted Future in Public Libraries,” on January 27, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m. (MST). Join PLA President Dr. Brandy McNeil and members of the new PLA Transformative Technology Task...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 23, 2026 | Homepage, Professional Development
The University of Wyoming Libraries, the Wyoming State Archives, and the Wyoming State Library invite you to submit session proposals for the upcoming 2026 AI Summit. The AI Summit will be held Friday, May 29, 2026, at the University of Wyoming Conference Center in...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 23, 2026 | Homepage, Training
Calling all Wyoming library professionals! It’s January now, but it will soon be summer and time for your library’s Summer Reading Program! Start getting ready now to make yours the best it can be with this free webinar hosted by the the Wyoming State...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 21, 2026 | Homepage, Professional Opportunities
Small libraries are some of the most creative, innovative spaces around—and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference is your place to shine! ARSL invites you to submit proposals for Preconference Workshops and Conference Sessions for the 2026...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 20, 2026 | Homepage, WLA
The new year has brought transitions in leadership for the Wyoming Library Association’s (WLA) Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD) interest group and thanks and congratulations are in order! LEAD extends a heartfelt “thank you” to Stella...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 16, 2026 | Homepage, People News
Have People News at your library (new staff, retirements, staff achievements, etc.)? Send it to Christi Weinzierl at christi.weinzierl1@wyo.org. Roxanne Everhard joined the Fremont County School District #2 this school year as the Dubois school librarian. She...
