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.
Popular Resources
Latest News
YSIG Mini-Conference Energizes Wyoming Youth Services Librarians
The May 2026 YSIG Mini-Conference at Natrona County Library was anything but...
Upcoming Webinar: PB & J Season 2, Episode 6-Building Positive Relationships with Teens
Do you ever feel like 'connecting with teens' is a puzzle where the pieces...
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
In the southwest corner of Wyoming, tucked inside the Uinta County Library in Evanston, you’ll find a woman who has spent nearly four decades transforming the “quiet library” stereotype into a whirlwind of puppet shows, foam parties, and pancake breakfasts.
Michelle Kallas, the YA and Children’s Services Coordinator, celebrated 38 years on the job this March. For Michelle, the library isn’t just a place for books, it’s a family affair and a community hub.
“I grew up in Green River and have always loved Wyoming. It is home,” Michelle says. “This job has been a blessing to me. I was able to bring my kids to work when needed… I now have started using my sons-in-law and grandchildren as Paw Patrol, Christmas characters, and just anything I need!”
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.