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Tina Ely Retires from Big Horn County Library System
At the end of June, Tina Ely will retire from the Big Horn County Library System—again. Tina began her career at the...
New on the Wyoming Library Job Board
The Wyoming State Library maintains a job board for library positions around the state. These are the latest...
AI Summit 2026 Explores AI Use in Libraries
On May 29, library professionals from across Wyoming gathered to explore innovative, practical, and thoughtful...
June Grant and Award Opportunities
Here are some grant opportunities for libraries with deadlines during the next couple of months or with ongoing...
News in Brief
Happy June! Here is an updated roundup of news and articles regarding literacy, libraries, and library professionals....
Natrona County Library Uses Grant Funds for Enhanced Accessibility and Privacy
Natrona County Library in Casper, Wyoming, has used funds from their Wyoming Library Community Multi-Purpose Facility...
The WSL Bids a Grateful Farewell to Marketing Lead Greg Mosshammer
Greg Mosshammer, the Wyoming State Library's former Marketing Lead, recently moved back east with his family after...
WYLD Network Hosts Annual Meeting at Sheridan College
Wyoming library professionals gathered at Sheridan College in Sheridan, Wyoming, for the WYLD Network Annual Meeting...
Librarian Spotlight – Lisa Carter
A Historic Start: Lisa's Path to the Library Originally hailing from Canada, Lisa’s journey to the Cowboy State is a...
People News
Have People News at your library (new staff, retirements, staff achievements, etc.)? Send it to Christi Weinzierl at...
Cyber-in-a-Box School Video Challenge
Teachers and school librarians, it's time to register for the 2027 Cyber-in-a-Box School Video Challenge! Next year's...
Help Shape the Future of the Wyoming Zine Exchange
Over the past two years, the Laramie Plains Civic Center has hosted two successful zine fests. The UW Honors College...
School Library Spotlight: Stefanie Hunt
This month, we are excited to feature an educator whose career has come "full circle," from shelving Nintendo games as...
YSIG Mini-Conference Energizes Wyoming Youth Services Librarians
The May 2026 YSIG Mini-Conference at Natrona County Library was anything but "extinct!" From data-driven insights to...
Wyoming Libraries Host Annual Wyoming Reads Events
Libraries across Wyoming hosted first-grade students and their teachers for the annual Wyoming Reads celebration on...
Wyoming State Library Closed for Memorial Day
The Wyoming State Library will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday,...
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 keep changing shape? You aren't alone!...
PB & J Season 2, Episode 5 Recording Now Available
Did you miss the latest episode of PB & J? Good news; the recording of Episode 5, "Stuffy Sleepover: Journey to...
Natrona County Library Receives $10,000 Slice of Literacy Grant and $10,000 Donation from Natrona County Council PTA
Natrona County Library (NCL) recently received funding from two different sources—the Pizza Hut Foundation and the...
Join Our Team: The WSL Seeks New Senior Multi Media Specialist
Do you have what it takes to help shape the voice and visibility of the Wyoming State Library? We are looking for a...