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January 2026 Outrider Now Available
The January Outrider from the Wyoming State Library is hot off the press! Find out all about what's going on in the...
PB&J Webinar Series: Season 2, Episode 2: “Taking a (Breath) Break with Neesha”
What if finding calm wasn’t just a "vibe"—but a science? What if you could hack your own biology to lower stress? ...
School Library Spotlight: Michelle Ottoes
Welcome to this month’s School Library Spotlight! We are thrilled to feature an educator who brings a diverse...
Free PLA Town Hall: Exploring an AI-Assisted Future in Public Libraries
The Public Library Association will host a free town hall, "Exploring an AI-assisted Future in Public Libraries," on...
2026 AI Summit Seeks Proposals–Deadline Extended to February 13
The University of Wyoming Libraries, the Wyoming State Archives, and the Wyoming State Library invite you to submit...
Free Summer Reading Program Webinar: Sun, Stories, and Strategy
Calling all Wyoming library professionals! It's January now, but it will soon be summer and time for your library's...
ARSL Seeks Proposals for 2026 Conference in Montgomery, Alabama
Small libraries are some of the most creative, innovative spaces around—and the Association for Rural and Small...
WLA LEAD Thanks Former Chair and Welcomes New Chair and Co-Chair
The new year has brought transitions in leadership for the Wyoming Library Association's (WLA) Leadership Excellence...
People News
Have People News at your library (new staff, retirements, staff achievements, etc.)? Send it to Christi Weinzierl at...
Grants Available From IMLS–Apply Before March 31!
To help kick off the celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is...
Reminder: Take Your Child to the Library 2026 is February 7
This year's Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) 2026 is in just a little over two weeks! Libraries across the...
Wyoming State Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Equality Day
The Wyoming State Library will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day/Equality...
Make Your Dreams Come True with Mometrix
January 13 is National Make Your Dreams Come True Day! Making our dreams come true often requires learning new things...
The PB & J Team Kicks Off Their Second Season with “The Whole Sandwich” Episode
What if professional growth was more than just one ingredient? What if you were feeding your whole being—not just your...
January News in Brief
Happy January and happy 2026! Here is an updated roundup of news and articles regarding literacy, libraries, and...
January Grant and Award Opportunities
January and 2026 are now well underway! Here are some grant opportunities for libraries with deadlines during the next...
STAR Net Invites Libraries to Apply to the Science Across America Program-Deadline Extended
As America prepares to celebrate its 250-year anniversary, HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and STAR Net have launched a new...
National Cuddle Day
National Cuddle Day is the perfect opportunity to snuggle up under a warm blanket with a great book! Whether you...
Celebrate Take a Poet to Lunch Day with ProQuest Poets on Screen on GoWYLD
January 6 is Take a Poet to Lunch Day. If you are a poet yourself, this will be an easy day to celebrate--just write...
Make a New Year’s Resolution to Read, Learn, and Grow with the WSL in 2026
Many people set goals or make resolutions during the first week of January, including improving their health with...