News from the Sublette County Libraries
December 13, 2020
Stock up for holiday closures
The Libraries will be closed on Thursday, December 24th through Sunday, December 27th for the Christmas holiday. Additionally, the Libraries will close early at 2 pm on Thursday, December 31st (New Year's Eve) and be closed on Friday, January 1st. Be sure to stop in to stock up on books, magazines and movies before the holiday closures! Curbside Pickup service is also available on the days that the Libraries are open.
Quarantine Delivery
If you have been advised to quarantine or self-isolate, simply call the Pinedale or Big Piney Library with a list of items you'd like to borrow. They will check the items out to your account and deliver them to your doorstep, contact-free.
Curbside Pickup
If you prefer not to enter the libraries at this time, just let them know what items they can check out to you and leave in a marked bag outside the library for your contact-free pickup.
Letters to Santa, Dollhouse Display and Holiday Tree
Kids are encouraged to complete their letter to Santa and bring it to his special mailbox inside the Pinedale Library next to the Library's holiday tree. Feel free to snap some selfies with the tree for your holiday card or social media post. The new Dollhouse display can be seen at the circulation desk.
Winter Wonderland Story Walk outside the Pinedale Library
Walk in a winter wonderland with lighted ice globes outside the Pinedale Library. Pages from the classic book will be lit for nighttime enjoyment with the whole family. Special thanks to Jim Mitchell from Sublette County Emergency Management for providing sand and much appreciated hard labor to help stabilize the story walk pages through the Wyoming winter weather. The display will be up through the end of January.
Wyoming Letters About Literature Contest
Wyoming State Library's Letters About Literature contest is currently open for submissions. This contest encourages Wyoming students in grades 4 - 12 to read, be inspired, and write back to their favorite authors. In their entry, students respond to a book, rather than simply report on it, with the goal being to communicate how the student has made connection to the author's words and the impact on the student's life. Winners will receive Amazon gift cards worth $50 - $150. Entries will be accepted postmarked through Jan. 9th, 2021. Contact Susan Mark, Wyoming State Library Outreach Librarian at (307) 777-5915 for more info.
See guidelines, entry form and former winners
Print to the Library
The Pinedale Library offers a print service where you can simply email what you'd like to print right to the library and then pick it up for a nominal charge. More info about this service
DIY Holiday Present Kits (Kids & Teens) at the Big Piney Library
Kids can custom design block print cards or create a unique art calendar as a present for their favorite people. Teens can make beautiful tassel necklaces and airplant holders as a present for their favorite people. Kits include supplies plus material to wrap the presents. Kits are available for contact-free Curbside Pickup. Pickup starting Wednesday, December 16th. Call the Big Piney Library at (307) 276-3515.
Mail your Letter to Santa – Big Piney Library
Santa's mailbox is now at the Big Piney Library so pick up or print one of their customizable letters to Santa, or write your own. (Letters will be delivered to Santa, not answered.)
Print a customizable letter to Santa
Volunteers needed for Tax Help Program
Would you like to help your community in a significant way? Becoming an IRS certified Tax Preparer or Intake Volunteer for the Libraries' upcoming VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program would allow you to make a difference for local working families and seniors by helping them to file their taxes. Trained tax preparers can help taxpayers utilize deductions or tax credits, reduce tax return errors, save time, and can help them to increase their financial stability. This volunteer work could help keep more money in the pockets of Sublette County residents and in our local economy. Adherence to COVID-19 guidelines will maximize volunteer (and taxpayer) safety.
• No tax experience required, just a willingness to learn
• Study for online IRS certification course at home
• Very flexible and mentally stimulating work using tax preparation software (similar to TurboTax)
• Supportive and collaborative volunteer environment
• Short-term commitment (upon completion of training) during the tax season, February to April
• Prepare taxes at home with minimal physical contact with taxpayers
Learn more about the program and the volunteer work
Contact VITA Site Coordinator Mike Henderson with questions:
mrhenders@yahoo.com or call (714) 697-5918
Library Contact Info & Hours
Pinedale Library
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
155 S. Tyler Ave, PO Box 489
Pinedale, WY 82941-0489
Phone: (307) 367-4114
Fax: (307) 367-6722
Big Piney Library
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
106 Fish St, PO Box 768
Big Piney, WY 83113-0768
Phone: (307) 276-3515
Fax: (307) 276-3516
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