Eastern Shoshone Tribe

The Fort Washakie Library in Fort Waskahie, Wyoming, works to expand literacy in the wider Wind River Indian Reservation community. A new focus on bookmobile outreach became an essential means of getting books to families and children while the library was closed during the pandemic. The bookmobile was such a tremendous success that the library will continue to bring free, give-away books to three central locations on the reservation on a weekly basis—prioritizing books of Native American interest—even when it is able to resume regular operations. Staff will also pursue professional development opportunities through membership in several library associations.