by Greg Mosshammer | Aug 18, 2023 | Articles and Information, Homepage
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Wyoming libraries join other libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. From borrowing books, ebooks, and audiobooks to getting homework help, learning new...
by Greg Mosshammer | Aug 17, 2023 | Homepage, Professional Development
Registration is now open for the Wyoming Early Childhood Collaborative Conference, taking place in Riverton on September 28-30! REGISTER NOW to reserve your spot! Registration closes on September 5, 2023. What to Expect Preregistration is required to attend the...
by Greg Mosshammer | Aug 17, 2023 | Homepage, Professional Development, WLA
The Wyoming Library Association’s School Library Interest Group (SLIG) hosted a 3-day conference at the T.A. Ranch outside of Buffalo, Wyoming in early August. This was the first gathering in many years, and almost 30 participants were able to network and learn...
by Greg Mosshammer | Aug 16, 2023 | Homepage, Training
The Wyoming State Library welcomed two visitors yesterday for a library directors’ orientation. Samantha “Sam” Griffis from Gillette College Daly Library, and Bonnie Stahla from Crook County Library spent the day visiting with WSL staff and learning about...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 16, 2023 | Homepage, People News, WSL News
After more than six years of dedicated service as a member of the WYLD team, Katie Rahman is departing the Wyoming State Library. She has accepted a position with the University of Missouri as a Systems Librarian. Her last day at the State Library is August 18. Katie...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 16, 2023 | Homepage, WSL News
On August 19, National Aviation Day, we celebrate aviation and all things flight-related. This day was declared by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 to encourage interest in aviation. Humans have envied birds in flight for time immemorial, as seen in the myth of Daedalus...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 15, 2023 | Articles and Information, Homepage
According to the CDC, in 2015 about 3.4 million Americans had active epilepsy, a condition that produces seizures. The Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming offers valuable information, referral services, and activities for any in your community that may have...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 15, 2023 | Homepage, People News
Amy Long joined the Sheridan County Public Library System on August 9 as its new Director. Amy comes from Douglas County Libraries in Colorado where she has worked since 2004, most recently as Manager of Materials Handling since 2021, overseeing five supervisors and...
by Jessica Otto | Aug 14, 2023 | 2023 Conference, Homepage
What the Tech is BACK! This ever popular crowd-participation event is scheduled for the first time since 2019. Volunteer to share your knowledge in the “What the Tech?” session at the Wyoming Library Association Conference in Casper, Wyoming this fall. This session is...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 14, 2023 | Homepage, WSL News
This year’s Wyoming Snapshot Day is on the calendar for Tuesday, October 24, 2023. On Snapshot Day, we gather photos and stories from libraries around the state to share how libraries make a difference in their communities every single day. We’d love to have your...
