You may have already heard the news that Jan Jolliffe has left the WLS System as of July 11, 2019. Kathy Terrell is the replacement Interim Director until that position is filled permanently. Please feel free to contact Kathy just as you would have Jan at: wlskathyt@gmail.com . We wish…
This year’s retreat will bring us to a quarter century of this wonderful and enriching event for youth services librarians! 25TH ANNUAL YOUTH SERVICES RETREAT! August 29-30 Camp Carol Joy Holling, Ashland, Nebraska Register at http://bit.ly/2019YSR Sessions: Recommended Children’s Books 2018-2019 Copyright for Youth Services Intellectual Freedom and…
Registration is now OPEN for the joint conference of the Nebraska Library Association, Nebraska School Librarians Association, and the Iowa Library Association! The conference theme is Bridging Borders: Succeeding Together, and the conference will be held October 2-4, 2019, at the La Vista Hotel and Conference Center. Come learn, share,…
Ben Mikaelsen will be visiting our system’s 4th & 5th graders October 28 – November 1, 2019. Some of his well known books include Touching Spirit Bear and Rescue Josh McGuire. There will also be evening performances for the public. More detailed information will be available soon!
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics with Western Library Systems Workshops! S.T.E.A.M. is the way of the future! But what is S.T.E.A.M.? It is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. Technological…
It’s time to register for our WLS Annual Meeting! Please fill out the Google Form: https://forms.gle/aLNbZ56HftopoE8o9 This promises to be a fun-filled, informative, educational experience! Enjoy a tour of the facility and learn all about the wool industry. The meeting will be held in the Fiber Arts School,…
YOUR INVITED to the 50th Anniversary Open House at the Bridgeport Public Library. Date: Saturday, April 13, 2019 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm Given by: Friends of the Library PLEASE JOIN US IN SUPPORTING OUR LIBRARIES! SEE YOU THERE!!
Scholarships Available to Attend the 2019 ARSL Annual Conference The Association for Rural & Small Libraries is now accepting applications for scholarships to attend the 2019 ARSL Annual Conference to be held in Burlington, Vermont on September 4-7, 2019. Criteria for these scholarships has changed slightly so be sure to…
[WLS] Public Library Accreditation and Community Needs Workshops scheduled for May 22 in Scottsbluff and Online May 30 Public Library Accreditation and Community Needs Workshops have been scheduled in locations across the state and online. What is Nebraska Public Library Accreditation? What are the benefits of accreditation? How does…
