Photo: Washakie County Library
Why is the library important to you?
What do you love about your library?
Goshen County Library
When I think of places I like to go just for the pure pleasure of it . . . the Goshen County Library is way up high on my list. Thank you for making it the great place that it is! – Alice Williams
I love the audiobooks provided on Libby. It’s just what I need to get me through cleaning my house and my morning runs! – Darci Boche
My kiddos love the library for the books and the fun! It’s like our own tiny version of a children’s museum. – Josie Ryan
Love the kids room, so much fun, and that comfy yellow chair! – Jodee Garrelts
Beautiful – Larissa Felipe
Glenrock Branch Library
I love that it is so child friendly and filled with many wonderful books!
I would say the books mostly manga. But they have a good selection of books.
La Barge Branch Library
"The library is where people learn things. It brings people together."
"The library helps get my kids excited about reading, which is a major factor in academic success."
"The library is important to me, because it has books and book sales."
"The library is one of the few free places a community has. All ages can benefit from the library."
Lovell Branch Library
"I love the cozy atmosphere while I pick out my books. I love how many there are!"
Chantel Ball
Lander Middle School Library
"Because I can read and be with my friends. We read or play chess."
"It is a place where we can get books and it is quiet."
"It gives us all the books we need for ELA or just in general."
"Because it is important to read and the library is quiet."
"Because I like geology and the library has books on that."
"Because I can always feel safe here and it is always calm."
Campbell County Public Library
“I recently moved from Texas and had it not been for CCPL, I would not have had access to the information and equipment I needed to land a wonderful job and begin the process of starting my own business.” Rene Rios
“The Library is a great place to learn and grow. I really enjoy coming.” Corteney Jones
Converse County Library
"Thank you so much for information, entertainment, wonderful staff who help me over, & over with tech such as emailing minutes to members of historical society. A really nice place to spend time, warm, welcoming, clean, comfortable - I really enjoy using the computers. When I am feeling lonesome I always feel better when I spend time at the library." - Gayle Ulibarri (over 18)
"My source to reach out to the world." - Lyle Reizenstein (over 18)
Laramie County Library
Love our library…beautiful and peaceful
We LOVE Laramie County Library! Virtual Tales Together have been a joy during COVID and the staff is always so upbeat and positive, with numerous creative activities and events. Thank you! We really appreciate all you do. – James Cassidy
The second photo on my profile was taken at the library! My 22 month old has so much fun coming and makes friends every time
I love LCLS! I use it often. Great folks and beautiful building. Thank you for all you offer our community!
Park County Library
"I grew up using the library and I can't imagine my life without it. It is an oasis in a volatile world and I hope everyone realizes what having a library in your community means to everyone." -Virginia Mees
"It is a source of information, a wonderful place to escape, and the chance for serendipitous finding of the perfect book you never knew existed!"
"Its a place where I can get a moment of piece and hang out with friends after school." [sic] -someone under 18
"Some books help ppl learn what is good for bad" -someone under 18
"This is a safe place with resources that have changed my future for the better." -someone under 18
"Books are important. Imagination, imagination. Somethings must exist for goodness! Libraries ARE important." -Andrea Cozzens
It provides services I can’t get anywhere else. - anonymous
Libraries are a source of adventure, music, movies, research, history, family – all available to anyone for free. – B. Eden
Libraries give us access to so much. My family loves the library. – Sarah Waite
Libraries are important to me for many reasons. I use the tech services to print important papers I’ve received in the e-mail. I also borrow books, both fiction and nonfiction, that I couldn’t afford to buy. I borrow magazines as well. I usually also borrow the audiobook to go along with the book that I am reading so that I can listen while I drive. I am so appreciative of the great library system that Wyoming has. I was even blessed to work within the system for a decade and a half. So grateful for the great libraries and staff in Powell and Cody. – Holly Bills
It is a place for me to escape to, to relax, and to enjoy the things I love…books. - anonymous
Star Valley Branch Library
Today started out as a blustery fall day with a light snowfall this morning. Things warmed up at the Star Valley Branch Library as preschool aged children made their way into the library to enjoy a Halloween themed story time and Trick-or-treat experience through the library. We had such a fun array of costumes. Parents took the time to tell us why our library is important to them.
“We love and appreciate story time where we can learn and make new friends. We love being able to check out books and story backpacks.” - Danielle Wilkinson
“We love the programs put on at the library and all the fun activities.” - Mindy Lym
“My kids love checking out books and we love story time. Reading programs are great too.” - Gina Hokanson
“My kids and I all love to read. It is so easy to come check out books that interest us all. Plus, I prefer a hard copy book to an audio or online version.” - Megan Rose
“The library gives us a space to learn, socialize, and engage. The kids' activities are amazing!” - Stephanie Prosser
“My kids love to read and all the crafts the library has.” - Jaylene Priest
Then throughout the day we had many of usual patrons enter the library to use computers, copying, and faxing services, get tech support with Libby or in using our computers, microfilm machine, checking out library materials, using our study areas, using our clean restrooms, and enjoy our programming. Today we have many passive and virtual programs going on four our adult, teen, and family library patrons to include an emoji button creation station and patron survey, a trick or treat basket, our Globetrotters culture education program about South Asia, our Teen Take and Make Book Pumpkins, and our Health and Wellness program on Dental Hygiene. Patrons visiting the library shared with us the importance of libraries.
“I could never afford to read as much as I do. I enjoy the book clubs and the exposure to new ideas and thoughts. I know the library is very community orientated. We need our library!” - Sheryn Spencer
“I love libraries both because they provide free sources of information and recreational reading, and because our library in particular allows me to get involved in the community and to have fun with other kids my age.” - Elizabeth Haderlie
“The library holds an abundance of resources.” - Kami Hepworth
“They have something for all of my family to read.” - Kristy Johnson
“The library is important to me because it gives me access to community resources and books to read.” - Brittany
"The library provides access to materials and programming that would otherwise be unavailable, particularly to rural areas." - Mark Terry
"Libraries are an important part of our communities, especially in rural areas. They supply needed books and information. Not everyone has access to computers or the internet and the library is where they can access these. " Shirley Terry
Big Piney Branch Library
Because it keeps me entertained. Better than always watching TV or playing video games. -Beth Nelson
I have always loved to read, and I love the option of having a library to go to to find books. -Debbie Jones
The library provides community connections, amazing access to materials and provides the opportunity to expose my son to a wealth and diversity of books. The materials and programs here rival those of communities two to three times our size. -Mary Greewood
Alpine Branch Library
"We are lucky to have such amazing staff at the Alpine Library"
-- J. Hansen
"I like the library because it gives people a chance to come look at all the books the world has to ofer." --anonymous young patron (misspelling from original)
"I love this local library. The programming for children, teens, and adults is stellar! And as a long time book club member, I cannot say enough about how much I enjoy book club, how much it expands my reading world, and how much I learn!" --- Dorrene Brown-Butterfield
"I love that the library is a great place to visit! -the books -the computers -kids -friends -staff"
--Julie Buckley
"I like the books"
--Connor
Thayne Branch Library
The Thayne Library is amazing. The staff always goes above and beyond to help me find what I need. ~Christina
I use the computer almost every day at the library. I'm so glad the library is available! ~Carl
I love the library because there are smiles & books & good vibes whenever I walk through the door! ~ Barbara
Libraries are amazing, to have actual real books in your hands. The Thayne Library has wonderful staff! ~Laura
This is my favorite place, besides the bank, but only if they're giving me money. The library always gives me good things. ~Jacque
I love that the library has crafts for kids and adults -they are always so much fun! ~Linda
I value the library so much. The staff is always helpful and I always feel welcome. Thayne always have the latest books. ~Jim
Weston County Library
“It’s a great resource place with computers to use and lots of books to expand minds and enter a new world.”
~Alicia
“The library is important to us because it helps provide books for our love of reading. Since we homeschool, we can get additional materials for learning. We love the activities they plan in the summer.”
~Christene Williamson
“Is this a trick question?!?!
The Library – it’s the whole world! Places and times I will never see, people I will never meet – they’re all here.
This is my favorite place.
~Library Patron
Crest Hill Elementary
How we participate in Snapshot Day here is students get to use iPads to take pictures during their library visit. Then they respond to a few writing prompts and reflect on why libraries are important to them. The periods went quick this year, but the students sure did enjoy the experience.
Libraries are important to me because... I get to be myself.
Learning new things and reading.
BOOKS!
Enhance children’s reading.
Robotics
Makerspace
Being quiet and looking for books and checking out books.
You can learn and read and work together
Reading with friends
To get more people in. It is nice.
I love the books, working well with each other, and fun book games.
You can get smarter
I get to hang out with my friends and read some books.
It is good to read.
They help me through.
A lot of books, and it is quiet.
The books and kind people
It’s quiet and you can read in peace.
You can read.
It can be relaxing to other people.
I get peace and silence. Also, I get to read with my friends and I get to check out cool books
They make me smarter
So I can check out more and read more
I love to read and read with friends and I use it to learn and have fun and can do anything in the libraries, and our librarian is so kind.
You get free knowledge
They help me read.
I can pick good books and have fun in a calm way.
I can read so many books.
Reading.
You can read anything you want.
Libraries are important to read and learn.
Knowledge
The books. The people.
Reading and silence.
Looking at pictures in the books.
I can learn about the books.
Books are cool.
Because you can read.
It teaches me how to read.
Books about video games.
I love the books.
So I can read my scary books.
I get to play with my friends.
Because I love books.
I get to read and I love reading.
They have any book you could imagine, even my most favorite books!
1-Reading; 2-Together; 3-Always going to remember library.
To learn more.
There is a lot of books and there is a lot of fun things to do.
It is special to me.
I get to choose a book I like.
They are important to me because we can read in peacefulness, to read by Fireball, and read interesting books in the library!
We have so many books, and some people don’t like to read at first, but libraries help that.
I get to check out stuff I love.
Because it’s quiet.
Read books at home
Power - (Knowledge is Power)
They are important to me because you can go to infinite places.
I love reading. / Being with friends. / My Dad.
Guernsey Branch Library (use arrows to see all)
