Youth Services
Resources and Support
The Wyoming State Library’s Youth Services program serves as a primary resource for the advancement of early childhood literacy and statewide teen initiatives.
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Register Now for the Upcoming YSIG Mini-Conference: Jurassic Spark!-Ignite the Wonder
Registration is now open for the upcoming YSIG mini-conference, Jurassic...
Librarian Spotlight – Cathy Collins
From the heart of Big Horn County, Cathy Collins is proving that you don’t...
CSLP 2026
The 2026 CSLP “Unearth a Story” manual has officially clawed its way online — and it’s T-Rexcellent!
Get ready to dig deep into prehistoric programming ideas, Jurassic-level activities, and rawr-some artwork that will make your summer library programs truly legendary.
Don’t be a lazy-saurus — the manual is live and ready to download, but you’ll need the special access code to excavate all the fun.
Let’s make 2026 a pterrific, dino-mite summer full of ROAR-some reading adventures!
- Contact Joanne for the access code
Newsletter Sign Up
Sign up to The WY-YS Librarian Lowdown, the official Youth Services newsletter. Learn more about our new format!
Librarian Spotlight
From the heart of Big Horn County, Cathy Collins is proving that you don’t need a massive budget to create a massive impact. As the Branch Manager at the Lovell Branch Library, Cathy has dedicated 13 years to serving her community, driven by a simple but powerful philosophy: She loves the public and the activities that bring them together.
Cathy recently spearheaded a high-energy program titled Winter Minute To Win It Games, specifically designed to engage the elementary age group (5-11 years old). The event turned out to be a crowd-pleaser, drawing 28 patrons who, in Cathy’s words, “had a great time.”
Links & Resources
WyoState-YSC Facebook Page
Updates on Wyoming YS happenings, a space for making connections, and programming ideas!
WyoState-YSC Pinterest Page
Vetted links with various ‘boards’ including CSLP ideas, Grants, and Youth Services Programming plans.
Wyoming State Library YouTube Page
Webinars, instructional videos, and library resource guides produced by the Wyoming State Library.
Wyoming Children’s Performer Directory
Please edit, add, share performers that are willing to visit Wyoming Libraries! Many performers will give multiple-library discounts if booking together.
Wyoming Library Association
To promote the profession of librarianship and participation of Wyoming libraries in regional, national, and global library arenas.
WLA’s Youth Services Interest Group
To provide leadership, collaboration, and educational opportunities specific to public library services, issues, and technology impacting youth and those who serve them.
WLA’s School Library Interest Group
To provide leadership, collaboration, and educational opportunities specific to public library services, issues, and technology impacting youth and those who serve them.
Wyoming Libraries.net
The Wyoming Library Association has developed a private online community for Wyoming library professionals to connect, collaborate and share ideas and information. To join our community, please email wyominglibraries@gmail.
Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)
Shared resources and collaborative committees, CSLP makes it easier and more affordable for libraries to host high-quality summer reading programs that enrich their communities.