by Greg Mosshammer | Aug 21, 2023 | Grants and Awards, Homepage
Non-profit organizations across the state (including libraries!) can apply for a new round of grants of up to $10,000 through Wyoming Humanities. Wyoming Crossroads Grants are part of an initiative to apply humanities perspectives locally to help the state realize...
by Greg Mosshammer | Aug 21, 2023 | Homepage, People News, WSL News
After almost 8 years serving the Wyoming State Library, Tekla Slider will be leaving to explore new career opportunities. Tekla joined the State Library in October 2015 as the Federal Documents Librarian after having worked for the Laramie County Library and the F.E....
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 20, 2023 | Calendar, Homepage
Free, online, continuing education events for the week of August 21 from the Wyoming State Library Training Calendar. Descriptions and links are below. You can subscribe and view the events in your calendar software, or you can find all the events on our Training...
by Greg Mosshammer | Aug 18, 2023 | 2023 Conference, Homepage, WLA
Are you looking for a refreshment of ideas in your position? Are you new to librarianship in Wyoming or in general? Are you feeling discouraged in your career? Are you looking to “get out of the office”? All these and more are reasons to join your fellow...
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...
