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What Is a Library?

by Katie Remme, Wright Branch Library Manager

George Eberhart, in The Librarian’s Book of Lists, provides this definition: “A library is a collection of resources in a variety of formats that is (1) organized by information professional...

February is Black History Month

February Is Black History Monthby Sara, CCPLS Technical Services Librarian

February is Black History Month, which was first designated nationally in 1976 by President Gerald Ford. There are many ways communities across the United States celebrate, such as ...

New Year's Resolution Help from Your Libraries

New Year’s Resolution Help from Your Librariesby Paula Kelting, CCPL Reference Librarian

I wish everyone a Happy New Year! If you have decided on a resolution but are one of many of us on a tight budget, then please remember to keep Campbell Coun...

'Tis the Season!

‘Tis the Season!by Darcy Acord, CCPL Youth Services Librarian

The end of 2022 is just around the corner, and the communities of Gillette and Wright are gearing up to celebrate the winter holidays that come with year’s end. Your Campbell...

So Much to Be Thankful For

by Elizabeth Albin, CCPL Circulation Manager

November is National Gratitude Month so its a great time to reflect on one of my mother’s favorite songs, Thankful by Josh Groban. The song begins with the lyrics:    Somedays, we for...

Books Unite Us

Books Unite Usby Darcy Acord, CCPLS Youth Services Librarian

Every year, libraries across the United States commemorate Banned Books week in September; the dates this year are September 18-24. The event focuses on raising awareness about efforts to challen...

Back to School Assistance with Your Library Card

Back to School Assistance with Your Library Cardby Larissa Stalcup, Administrative Services Manager

The first day of school is quickly approaching, with the stress of schoolwork in the back of everyone’s mind. Imagine if you had FREE access to a ...

Hello Summer!

Hello Summer!by Katie Remme, Wright Branch Library Manager

Hello, summer! Gardens are bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables, local farmer’s markets are filling up, and people all over the country are firing up their grills. While it can be ha...

Oceans of Possibilities at Your Libraries

Oceans of Possibilitiesby Krisene Watson, CCPL Outreach Librarian

Summertime at Campbell County Public Library (CCPL) and Wright Branch Library (WBL) is busy—and great fun! Oceans of Possibilities summer reading programs for all ages will feature...

Health and Wellness Help from Your Library

Health and Wellness Help from Your Library by Paula Andrie, CCPL Reference Librarian 

According to National Day Calendar (https://nationaldaycalendar.com), May is recognized as a national month to more than 10 health and wellness topics. ...

National Library Week 2022 • Connect with Your Library

Connect with Your Libraryby Darcy Acord, Youth Services LibrarianFrom April 3 through 9, your Campbell County Libraries will celebrate National Library Week; this year’s theme is “Connect with Your Library.” There are so many ways your libraries foster co...

Women’s History and the Library

by Sara Kuhbacher-Rosier and Elizabeth Albin

In 1987, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed March as the first Women’s History Month to “commemorate and encourage the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.” For 35 ye...

Readers Advisory from Your Library

Readers Advisory from Your Libraryby Lori Kirchoff, CCPLS Technical Services Librarian

Are you wanting to find a good book to read but don’t know where to start looking? Your library offers a great reader’s service with its on-going and continually updated...

Grow Your Business with Help from Your Library

Grow Your Business with Help from Your Libraryby Larissa Stalcup, CCPL Administrative Services Manager

Thinking about engaging your entrepreneurial spirit by opening your own business? Do you already own a business? Campbell County Public Library supports ...

Thankful for...

Thankful for...by Elizabeth Albin, CCPL Circulation Services Manager

The month of November regularly focuses on giving thanks for people and things and we are reminded to pause and appreciate aspects of our life we often take for granted. When I sat down t...

TeenTober

Libraries Are Essential for Thriving Communities

by Terri Lesley, CCPLS Executive Director

Public libraries are a fundamental component of thriving communities, a sentiment which has been well understood by Wyoming citizens for a long time. Wyoming was granted statehood in 1890, and by the early 1900s, W...

Sound Lab

Our brand new sound lab was funded through a generous grant awarded by the Wyoming Community Foundation and is open to the public. This grant enables patrons to create professional-level recordings using our one-of-a-kind-for-Wyoming lab. We renovated our...

A Tale of Summer Reading

by Anna Street, CCPL Circulation Services Manager

June 5 was a beautiful, sunny afternoon at Campbell County Public Library as we launched a summer reading party outside, with our annual Author Fair and Writers Workshop inside. The 2021 summer reading them...

Check Out Our STEAM and Craft Kits

Your library in Gillette recently added new collections in their Children’s Department and Young Adult (YA) Department for circulation: two YA perler bead kits, three YA glue gun kits, and 23 Children’s STEAM Kits purchased with Campbell County Community ...

Celebrate National Library Week

Happy National Library Week (NLW)! This year’s theme is Welcome to Your Library and Campbell County Public Library (CCPL) and Wright Branch Library (WBL) are joining the national celebration of libraries April 4-10. 

The American Library Associati...

Start a Business with a Little Help from your Library

Campbell County Public Library System (CCPLS) has many resources to support small businesses in our community. The libraries in both Gillette and Wright have Tech Centers which offer free access to computers and internet. Each library also has ph...

Reaching Beyond Library Walls

Before COVID-19 made DoorDash popular, your library had its own version of door-to-door services. Campbell County Public Library (CCPL) Outreach Services is a lifeline for homebound library patrons. The mission of our Outreach Services Department is to ex...