Connecting Through Stories
Stay connected with Teton County Library Foundation & Friends as you explore stories, news, and announcements that celebrate the people, programs, and initiatives bringing our Library to life.
What Does it Mean to Be Educated?: An Evening with Tara Westover
What does it mean to be 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙? This may seem like a strange question to ask someone who never actually went to school as a child, but JHHS English teacher Mary Hoelscher asked it anyway. To Tara Westover, education means being curious, being exposed to as many ideas and perspectives as possible, and learning to think for yourself.
From navigating love and family to understanding expectations and education, Tara Westover was a fitting speaker to conclude the 2025/26 Brainstorm Speaker series.
Investing in Our Youngest Readers: The Impact of Play-Based Literacy
We believe that learning begins long before a child picks up their first book. Early literacy is built on a foundation of play, exploration, and community. That is why we are thrilled to share the impact of our recent $2500 grant to the Youth Services Department to transform the library’s Early Literacy Room.
Your Voice Helped Protect Our Library
House Bill 10 Has Failed. Here's What It Means for Teton County.
You most likely have heard the great news! House Bill 10 (HB10), a bill that would have imposed sweeping new restrictions on materials in Wyoming's public and school libraries, has failed to advance in the 2026 Wyoming Legislature.
Story Slam Turns 10 – and Karen Terra Takes the Spotlight
Karen stepped on stage, took a breath, and shared a funny, relatable tale about a dysfunctional iPhone when she needed it most, her quest for help to fix it, and a case of mistaken identity.
More than two decades of Cuentos en Español
It began as a volunteer gig—Pati Rocha was new to the community and found other Spanish-speaking moms who were looking to preserve some of their culture with their young children. She approached the library about allowing her to lead a storytime in Spanish, and the group was soon meeting once a week, using their own books and basking in each other’s company.
Young Builders Create Lasting Impact: A New Little Free Library Comes to Town Square
When middle school students Solenne Bradley and Addie Aufderheide gave thought to their English Language Arts “Combat the Silence” project, they knew they wanted to tackle the challenge of illiteracy.