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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...
PB & J Season 2 Episode 5: Stuffy Sleepovers-Journey to the First Library Card
Are you students' or patrons' stuffed animals ready for a night of adventure, library mischief, and zero homesickness?...
May Grant and Award Opportunities
Here are some grant opportunities for libraries with deadlines during the next couple of months or with ongoing...
Registration Now Open for WY SLIG School Library Summit 2026
Registration is now open for this summer's School Library Summit in Casper, WY. The registration deadline is Saturday,...
Learn About the Library of Congress at the Wyoming State Library
If you walk into the Wyoming State Library, you'll see a recently acquired card catalog. A card catalog may sound a...
Librarian Spotlight – Michelle Kallas
38 Years of Cooking Up Community with Michelle Kallas In the southwest corner of Wyoming, tucked inside the Uinta...
WLA Accepting Nominations for 2026 WLA Awards
The Wyoming Library Association’s (WLA) Awards/Grants Committee is now accepting nominations for Outstanding...
Happy Law Day
May 1 is Law Day. Celebrate by learning more about the laws of our state! Did you know the Wyoming State Library...
Uinta County Library in Evanston Uses WLMCF Subgrant for Building Updates
The Uinta County Library (UCL) in Evanston, Wyoming, has recently undergone extensive renovations, including a HVAC...