by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 25, 2026 | Articles and Information, Homepage
Since its inception in 2000, World Intellectual Property Day has been celebrated each year on April 26 to enhance the general public’s understanding of Intellectual property (IP) and celebrate creativity and innovation. According to the WIPO website,...
by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 24, 2026 | Homepage, Wyoming Library News
On Monday, March 2, Laramie County Library System (LCLS) became the first library system in Wyoming to offer self-service library access at its Burns and Pine Bluffs branch libraries, joining only a handful of libraries in the Rocky Mountain region to implement this...
by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 23, 2026 | Articles and Information, Homepage
The 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, also known as the Semiquincentennial, is coming up in just a few short months on July 4, 2026. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website has free online resources to help your library...
by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 19, 2026 | Homepage, Professional Development
Registration for the 2026 AI Summit is now open! Join the University of Wyoming Libraries, the Wyoming State Archives, and the Wyoming State Library Friday, May 29 for a day of presentations led by professionals from around the state on current topics surrounding AI...
by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 17, 2026 | Calendar, Homepage
Top ‘o the afternoon to you and a happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Wyoming State Library (WSL)! Are you sporting your finest green clothing? If not, beware of anyone who notices and tries to pinch you! St. Patrick’s Day originated in Ireland and is...
by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 17, 2026 | Homepage, Wyoming Library News
Three Wyoming librarians recently represented the Cowboy State at the Chief Officers of State Libraries Agency’s (COSLA) annual Voices for Libraries event in Washington, D.C. Voices for Libraries is an annual gathering during which a team of library professions from...
by Christi Weinzierl | Mar 12, 2026 | Articles and Information, Homepage
Summer reading is around the corner, and Britannica Education is offering a “Can You Dig It?” free digital summer reading toolkit full of resources to support your upcoming summer reading program! The full kit (plus some bonus content!) is available here. Resources...
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...
