We have Christian Minter coming to do a workshop for our public libraries Tuesday, September 17th at 9:00 in the morning at the Alliance Public Library. Central Plains System gave their attendees 3.0 C.E. credits, so we will attempt to do the same. She will need to start at 9:00…
The University of Missouri has received a IMLS grant to fund a cohort of 12 students to complete a master’s degree in library science with a focus on health librarianship. The program starts January 2020. It is a three-year program and all classes are offered online. Application deadline is October…
You are cordially invited to attend the Open House for the Innovation Studio at the Chadron Public Library. The Open House is Thursday, August 1st from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 507 Bordeaux Street, Chadron. Please come and help Rosella celebrate the addition of the Studio to her library.
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!!
