by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 12, 2026 | Homepage, Professional Development
What if professional growth was more than just one ingredient? What if you were feeding your whole being—not just your to-do list? In Season 2, Episode 1, we’re kicking off the year with “The Whole Sandwich”—a preview of what’s in store and how this season will help...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 8, 2026 | Articles and Information, Homepage
Happy January and happy 2026! Here is an updated roundup of news and articles regarding literacy, libraries, and library professionals. Self-Care Practices for Librarians During the Winter Slump-Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Small,...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 8, 2026 | Grants and Awards, Homepage
January and 2026 are now well underway! Here are some grant opportunities for libraries with deadlines during the next couple of months or with ongoing application periods: NEA Big Read Deadlines: Intent to apply-January 15, 2026/Final application-January 29, 2026 In...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 3, 2026 | GoWYLD, Homepage
January 3 is J.R.R. Tolkien Day! This prolific author of poetry and high fantasy is most famous for his works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which transport readers to the fictional world of Middle Earth to join hobbits, wizards, elves, dwarves,...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jan 2, 2026 | GoWYLD, Homepage
January 2 is National Science Fiction Day, which also happens to coincide with the birthday of famous science fiction writer, Isaac Asimov. Whether you are looking for your next great science fiction read or wanting to venture into the genre for the first time for the...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 29, 2025 | Homepage, WSL News
The Wyoming State Library will be closed Thursday, January 1, for New Year’s Day. We will be open during our regular hours on Friday, January 2. Happy New Year from the Wyoming State Library! See you in 2026!
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 29, 2025 | Articles and Information, Homepage
With the year 2025 drawing to a close later on this week, Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) 2026 is in just a little over a month! This year, TYCLD is Saturday, February 7. Several Wyoming libraries, including the Lincoln County Library, the Cokeville Branch...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 24, 2025 | Homepage, WSL Digital Collections Suite
Christmas is almost here, and there is no better time to take a look back at Wyoming’s holiday history! The earliest mention of the jolly man in red appeared in the Christmas Eve issue of The Cheyenne Leader back in 1868 in a poem entitled Owed to Christmas by A...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 23, 2025 | Homepage, WSL News
The December 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 | Dec 17, 2025 | Homepage, WLA
The Wyoming Library Leadership Institute (WLLI) thanks and recognizes their outgoing chair, Susan Parkins, for her dedication, commitment, and guidance over the past two years. Susan graduated from the WLLI in 2021. She has held numerous leadership roles throughout...
