2026 Wyoming Library Association Conference

"Program-in-a-Box" is a turnkey solution for library events. Each kit acts as a complete, pre-packaged toolkit containing both the plan and the materials needed to run an activity.

Essentially, they remove the prep work: instead of spending hours researching and shopping, staff can simply open a box and begin a high-quality session. They are designed to be "plug-and-play," ensuring that even a busy or new staff member can lead a professional, engaging program that appeals to the community’s curiosity and educational needs.

Last year, we unlocked the secret to making library data less boring and more joyful. This year, let’s put those numbers to work! Information enthusiasts know statistics aren’t just lists or numbers, they’re stories waiting for their time to shine. We’ll deep-dive into the practice of "data translation,” explore how to pair hard metrics (like circulation and door counts) with compelling community narratives, translate our discoveries for various audiences, and learn how to audit your current data for the strongest impact stories, bridging the gap between complex data and public understanding to ensure our libraries and communities continue to thrive together.

We will talk about how to use the lending models to stretch your budget, how to set up your patron interest manager and smart lists, managing pre-order titles, maintaining the statewide holds list, how to deal with expired metered access titles with holds, finding and ordering items with high interest from your own patrons, and more.