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.

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Library Partners: Jeff Moran, Story Slam MC Extraordinaire
Diana Peck Diana Peck

Library Partners: Jeff Moran, Story Slam MC Extraordinaire

Telling a story is an act of joy. Telling a story in front of a live audience is an act of bravery. But creating a space where people feel comfortable enough to share their own stories is a different kind of talent altogether. Opening an event, breaking the ice, setting the guardrails, and guiding an unpredictable evening is no small feat. If you've ever stepped into a Teton County Library 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐦, you know exactly who makes it look effortless: Jeff Moran.

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Creative Aging Ignites Purpose & Connection
Diana Peck Diana Peck

Creative Aging Ignites Purpose & Connection

The true impact of 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 is not just about making art, but about the internal and social transformations of the people inside the classroom. ⁠Learn how this Teton County Library program ignites purpose and connection.

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Library Champions: Zachariah Turpin, Jackson Hole Jewelry Company
Diana Peck Diana Peck

Library Champions: Zachariah Turpin, Jackson Hole Jewelry Company

Zachariah believes local business owners have a responsibility to be thoughtful stewards of the local economy through the way they welcome visitors, support employees, spend locally, and invest in community organizations. He believes that building a successful company and supporting his community happen side by side, drawing from shared resources and a sense of gratitude for the place that make both possible.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Page to The Podium
Diana Peck Diana Peck

Celebrating 20 Years of Page to The Podium

Over the last two decades, Page to the Podium has enriched our community by bringing nationally recognized and award-winning writers to Jackson Hole, inspiring curiosity, conversation, and new perspectives.

⁠At last month's 20th anniversary event, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead captivated the audience with warmth and humor.

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What Does it Mean to Be Educated?: An Evening with Tara Westover
Diana Peck Diana Peck

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.

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Investing in Our Youngest Readers: The Impact of Play-Based Literacy
Diana Peck Diana Peck

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.

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Your Voice Helped Protect Our Library
Diana Peck Diana Peck

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.

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More than two decades of Cuentos en Español
Drayton Beebe Drayton Beebe

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.

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Share your story

Most of us have a story about our library — where we picked up our first book, fell in love with a chapter book series, learned how to sew at an after-school program, or met our favorite librarian. These are the stories that make our library special. Share yours today.