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ROCK SPRINGS Wyoming Library to Business a business-focused, community-driven and completely free resource based in local libraries around the state has launched one of seven statewide installations in Sweetwater County.
Wyoming Library to Business partnered with the Wyoming Women’s Business Center (WWBC) thanks to a funding grant from Libraries Build Business, a national initiative of the American Library Association, to bring resources to Sweetwater County’s White Mountain Library, including a webcam-enabled laptop to allow participants to meet virtually with experts across the state, along with a portable projector to screen webinars, online programs, and more.
“Libraries have always provided resources and research for small businesses and entrepreneurs,” Wyoming State Librarian Jamie Markus said. “This program enhances those services by connecting patrons with business specialists outside of the library. I’m excited to see how these efforts and partnerships wi
The Wyoming Virtual Library, a service provided by public libraries across the state as well as by the Wyoming State Library, recently marked its one millionth checkout of e-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines, comic books and graphic novels. The one millionth checkout was Elizabeth Gilbertâs
City of Girls.
The Wyoming Virtual Library currently includes more than 22 library systems around the state. By July, every Wyoming public and community college, the University of Wyoming and the Wyoming State Library will all be part of this consortium. Member libraries provide their patrons with 24/7 access to e-books, e-audiobooks and more through OverDrive.
CHEYENNE Fifteen Wyoming libraries, including the Sweetwater County Library System, will soon offer arts-based programming that will enrich the lives of older adults (55+) in their communities through the Creative Aging in Wyoming Public Libraries Project.
The project is made possible through a partnership between the Wyoming State Library, Wyoming Arts Council, and Lifetime Arts with funding from the Wyoming Community Foundation and the May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust.
“Wyoming is a beautiful state full of artistic inspiration,” State Librarian Jamie Markus said. “We’re grateful our libraries will now have even more opportunity to bring arts education and enjoyment to our communities’ older patrons.”
Fifteen Wyoming libraries will soon offer arts-based programming that will enrich the lives of older adults (55+) in their communities through the Creative Aging in Wyoming Public Libraries Project. The project is made possible through a partnership between the Wyoming State Library, Wyoming Arts Council, and Lifetime Arts with funding from the Wyoming Community Foundation and the May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust.
âWyoming is a beautiful state full of artistic inspiration,â said State Librarian Jamie Markus. âWeâre grateful our libraries will now have even more opportunity to bring arts education and enjoyment to our communitiesâ older patrons.â
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Creative aging is the practice of engaging older adults in participatory, sequential, socially-engaging and professionally run arts programs. Not only does this program model promote mastery of artistic skills and creative expression, it is a proven way to alleviate the effects of social isol