Wyoming State Library

What began as the organization of oral history manuscripts has led to the recent publication of three books on the history of Johnson County, Wyoming, by the Johnson County Libraries. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3yW2Osn

There’s a new brightly colored and illustrated vehicle on northwestern Wyoming valley roads, and a quick look reveals twin themes to its graphics: books and people. Teton County Library has unveiled its outreach van! Read more here: https://buff.ly/3WLhSBa

Check out the Wyoming State Library's August People News: https://buff.ly/46QTJhe

📚🎉 Back to School Book Bash! has received a generous donation from Age of Learning! We have 900 bags 🎒 filled with 15 different titles of children’s books 📖 for grades K-3. Each bundle comes in a fun drawstring bag, ready to be gifted to young readers. 🌟

📍 Where: East High School (Back entrance by the pool)
📅 When: August 21
⏰ Time: 8:00 am until bags are gone

🏃‍♂️ Hurry! These book bundles are available on a first come, first serve basis. Don't miss out—come pick up your bags and make this school year extra special with these amazing books! 🌟East

A huge "thank you" to all who voted for their favorite photograph in the "Wild and Free: Mustangs of the McCullough Peaks" collection while the traveling exhibit was displayed at the Wyoming State Library. The final votes have been tallied and we have a winning photograph! Read more here: https://buff.ly/4dzwz1y

Did you miss the "Let's Go Places: Exploring the Wyoming Places Heart Mountain Japanese-American WWII Internment Camp Digital Exhibit" webinar presented on Friday, August 16? A recording of the webinar is now available. Read more here: https://buff.ly/4fU2uLF

International Literacy Day will be celebrated in just a few weeks and serves as an annual reminder that literacy is a human right for all. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3YFO3EK

How will your library celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month next month? Read more here: https://buff.ly/3Ar2IcL

🌟 Exciting Grant Opportunity! 🌟 The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is now accepting proposals for the FY 2025 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) and National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) programs! These grants support training, professional development, and innovative library and archival services.

IMLS Acting Director Cyndee Landrum details, "IMLS wants to engage and support more libraries than before. As a part of our efforts we are implementing a new simplified notice of funding opportunity, and a community-centered implementation category."

📅 Deadline for 2-page proposal: September 20, 2024

📚 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21): Building a diverse, skilled workforce in libraries and archives.

🔍 National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG): Enhancing library services through technology, community engagement, and more.

Learn more and apply now!

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program: https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/laura-bush-21st-century-librarian-program

National Leadership Grants for Libraries: https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-leadership-grants-libraries

Young Sheridan County Library patrons had fun reading, crafting, and exploring during the Story Branch Library's summer reading program earlier this month. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3YJglxV

Happy Lefthanders Day from the Wyoming State Library! Read more here: https://buff.ly/4dgyo34

Volunteer to share your knowledge in the “What the Tech” session at the Wyoming Library Association Conference in Casper on Friday, October 11th at 11:30 a.m.! Find out more here: https://buff.ly/3M1On95

Are you interested in learning more about Wyoming or World War II history? Do you teach others about Wyoming or World War II history? Whether you are an educator, a history buff, or simply curious and want to learn more, the Wyoming State Library will be hosting a special webinar about the Heart Mountain WWII Internment Camp Exhibit. Register at https://buff.ly/3W2WBDV

The Wyoming State Library wishes a very happy 80th birthday to Smokey Bear, the U.S. Forest Service's longtime wildfire prevention mascot and reading champion of this year's Collaborative Summer Library Program. Read more here: https://buff.ly/46IDjHr

Happy National Book Lovers Day from the Wyoming State Library! Books come in many different forms, both physical and digital; what's your favorite way to read? Read more here: https://buff.ly/3WFqqtp

Mark your calendars and get your cameras ready! Wyoming Snapshot Day 2024 has been scheduled for October 22, 2024! Read more here: https://library.wyo.gov/save-the-date-for-snapshot-day-2024/

A free webinar, "Using AI to Leverage ILS Data," will be held Thursday, August 8 at 9:00 a.m. (MDT) Read more here:

Here is a roundup of news and articles regarding libraries and library professionals: https://buff.ly/4d8QtjB

The WLA's Awards/Grants Committee is extending the deadline for nominations for Outstanding Hero/Heroine, Outstanding Librarian, Outstanding Library, and the Lifetime Achievement Award., along with the Nora Van Burgh Grant. Read more here:

Now that it's August, many summer reading programs are drawing to a close. Now is the time to provide feedback on how this year's summer reading program went at your library! Read more here: https://t.co/AR3rzrO0rx

Are you interested in learning more about Wyoming or WWII history? Do you teach others about Wyoming or WWII history? Whether you are an educator, a history buff, or simply curious and want to learn more, this upcoming webinar is for you! Read more here: https://buff.ly/4fvAQ7c

Happy August! Here is a roundup of grants available to libraries with deadlines in the next few months, or with rolling or ongoing deadlines: https://buff.ly/3AaC8ob

Happy birthday to Harry Potter! Read more here: https://buff.ly/3SuMHbU

Eighteen teens enjoyed creating beautiful and unique works of art at the Sheridan County Public Library's Planet Pain Pour event last month. Read more here: https://buff.ly/4fmw8ZC

Six new photos by six different photographers from the "Wild and Free: Mustangs of the McCullough Peaks" exhibit are on display at the Wyoming State Museum this week. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3zS0TFp

The July Outrider from the Wyoming State Library is hot off the press! Find out all about what's going on in the Wyoming library community and beyond, including news, celebrations, events, and job postings from around the state here: https://buff.ly/3SpWIY5

Applications are being accepted for the Roving archive Program at the Wyoming State Archives. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3zSxXgt

The Ready NOW project team is recruiting library staff from across the U.S. to join the next phase of their IMLS-funded initiative. Read more here: https://buff.ly/46nmbH9

The WLA LEAD Interest Group recently launched their 2024 Mentor Program, which will run July through December, with 16 participants. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3Y9vM2s

It's been a busy summer at the Lyman Library in Uinta County! Read more here: https://buff.ly/3Y7fVRW