State Institutions
Information and Services
The State Institution Libraries play an important part in the lives of Wyoming’s institutionalized residents – they provide one of the only places for education, recreation, and entertainment for this small, but important segment of the population.
Institution Guides
Wyoming is home to 13 State Institution Libraries that serve the elderly, troubled youth, incarcerated adults, and special populations that are deaf, hard of hearing, have one or more mental illnesses, or have a mental or physical handicap. Download and view our profile guide and needs index below.
State Institutional Libraries
Wyoming Department of Corrections
- Honor Conservation Camp
Weston County, Newcastle - Honor Farm
Fremont County, Riverton - Medium Correctional Institution
Goshen County, Torrington - State Penitentiary
Carbon County, Rawlins - Women’s Center
Niobrara County, Lusk
Wyoming Department of Health
- Life Resource Center
Fremont County, Lander - Pioneer Home
Hot Springs County, Thermopolis - Retirement Center
Big Horn County, Basin - State Hospital Resource Center
Uinta County, Evanston - Veterans’ Home of Wyoming
Johnson County, Buffalo
Wyoming Department of Family Services
- Boys’ School
Washakie County, Worland - Girls’ School
Sheridan County, Sheridan
Directors’ Handbook
In addition to this handbook, the Wyoming State Library can offer help to you and your library in the form of additional resources, training and consulting on any of the topics in this guide, or any other issues you may face.
Please do not hesitate to call or email our Library Development Office if we may assist you. A toll-free number (1-800-264-1281) is available for your use to discuss issues and policies, request presentations or seek board training.
Annual LSTA Stipends
The Wyoming State Library provides yearly LSTA grants to purchase reading material for the residents and incarcerated of the 12 state institutions. Grants are awarded each January. For current year award information or account balance, please contact us.
Central Acquisitions
This program allows Wyoming libraries and institutions to save money through centralized bulk ordering of library materials.
Discounts range between 10 and 15% depending on the vender. Invoices are paid by the Central Acquisitions Office and all items are shipped directly to the purchasing entity
McMurry Library Endowment
The Carol McMurry Library Endowment was established in 2000 within the Wyoming Community Foundation to provide support to Wyoming library staff and volunteers and to publicly accessible Wyoming libraries in three areas: