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1 event,
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
June 1–August 15 The Laramie County Library System is looking for adventuresome readers ready to sail the seas, soar through the skies, explore the stars, and everything in between. The best part? You’ll be richly rewarded for your daring spirit! We challenge you to read for at least twenty minutes a day for twenty-five days this summer. Starting June ...
5 events,
Roadtrip Bingo
Oh, the places you'll go! Come into the library to pick up a roadtrip BINGO sheet for your next adventure. Bring the sheet back and be entered in for a prize drawing. Don't forget to use a sticker and string on our wall map so we can see all the marvelous places that we have gone! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs ...
Computer Help (RSVP Required)
Computer Help (RSVP Required)
Visit the library for help navigating your digital devices! From learning to use a mouse to getting acquainted with social media, we’ve got you covered. Please call the library at 307-634-3561 or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to register. Appointment times will vary. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
Make it Mondays
Make it Mondays
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: July 1: Independence Day Creation July 8: Bow-tie butterflies July 15: Muddy Gummy Worms snack creation July 22: Airplanes July 29: Tiger Hands (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Chess Club
Chess Club
Our summer youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all are welcome to learn moves and strategies, and to just have fun! Children and teens in grades 2–12 are welcome to participate. (Grades 2–12; Early Literacy Center)
Joey Leone in Concert
Joey Leone in Concert
Joey Leone and his band will bring their unique sound to Cheyenne for an outdoor performance. Their blend of classic rock, soul, country, and especially blues music results in a concert that will appeal to everyone. Joey is also an educator, storyteller, and music historian with a love of libraries. In case of inclement weather, this event will move to ...
3 events,
Craftastic Tuesdays
Craftastic Tuesdays
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a paper roll bottle rocket or a paper fruit fan to keep you cool on hot summer days. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Tales Together
Tales Together
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Creative Teens Unite!
Creative Teens Unite!
Join this teen-led group that enables you to tell your story through a creative medium of your choice. Drawing, storytelling, clay, poems, any way to get your story out is welcome! If you’ve always felt that you needed a place to be creative, this is the event for you! This is a creativity-friendly and judgment-free zone; all are welcome to ...
4 events,
Ramble//Rove
Ramble//Rove
June 12–August 18 Making art is an adventure, full of twists and turns. For this year’s annual LCLS Book Arts Show, University of Wyoming professor and coffee entrepreneur Kayla Clark welcomes artist-adventurers ranging from book artists to letterpress printers to writers to graphic designers. These artists from Wyoming and beyond showcase books in traditional and experimental formats, as well as ...
Tales Together
Tales Together
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Ready Readers
Ready Readers
Do you have a preschooler that will be going to kindergarten? Come join us! We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and more to help get your child ready to jump into school! This event is meant for preschoolers who will be going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
Adventure Club
Adventure Club
Summer is the perfect time to make new friends! Come to the library for an afternoon making fun summertime crafts, meeting new people, and planning many great adventures together. (Grades K–6; Cottonwood Room)
1 event,
CLOSURE
Laramie County Library System and the Library Café will be closed all day on the following holidays (unless otherwise noted) Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents’ Day Easter Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Cheyenne Day Labor Day In-Service Training (held on the second Monday of October) Veterans Day Eve of Thanksgiving (library closes at 6 pm, Café closes at ...
3 events,
Book Babies
Book Babies
Join us for a short early literacy class designed just for babies and their caregivers! Enjoy books, songs, lap bounces, and rhymes! Afterwards, babies can play with our educational toys while caregivers visit. (Ages Birth–24 Months)
Friday Matinee
Friday Matinee
Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks; we’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: July 5: Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) July 12: Thelma the Unicorn (PG) July 19: Trolls Band Together (PG) July 26: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG) ...
Teen International Movie Night: China
Teen International Movie Night: China
Drop in for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) and our adventure into China! Try some Chinese snacks, crafts, and settle in to watch Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon with us. This movie is rated PG-13 and does contain violence. Parental discretion may be advised. (Teens Grades 7–12; Cottonwood Room)
1 event,
Saturday STEAM
Saturday STEAM
Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month as we explore a variety of STEAM topics (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) with crafts, games, experiments and more. This month, make your own kite out of a paper plate to fly in the “Wyoming Wind” throughout the summer. Let’s go fly a kite! (Grades 3–6/Ages 8–12; Early Literacy Center
1 event,
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
June 1–August 15 The Laramie County Library System is looking for adventuresome readers ready to sail the seas, soar through the skies, explore the stars, and everything in between. The best part? You’ll be richly rewarded for your daring spirit! We challenge you to read for at least twenty minutes a day for twenty-five days this summer. Starting June ...
4 events,
Roadtrip Bingo
Oh, the places you'll go! Come into the library to pick up a roadtrip BINGO sheet for your next adventure. Bring the sheet back and be entered in for a prize drawing. Don't forget to use a sticker and string on our wall map so we can see all the marvelous places that we have gone! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs ...
Computer Help (RSVP Required)
Computer Help (RSVP Required)
Visit the library for help navigating your digital devices! From learning to use a mouse to getting acquainted with social media, we’ve got you covered. Please call the library at 307-634-3561 or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to register. Appointment times will vary. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
Make it Mondays
Make it Mondays
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: July 1: Independence Day Creation July 8: Bow-tie butterflies July 15: Muddy Gummy Worms snack creation July 22: Airplanes July 29: Tiger Hands (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Chess Club
Chess Club
Our summer youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all are welcome to learn moves and strategies, and to just have fun! Children and teens in grades 2–12 are welcome to participate. (Grades 2–12; Early Literacy Center)
6 events,
Ramble//Rove Artist in Residency
As part of the LCLS Book Arts Show Ramble//Rove the library is hosting an artist’s residency in the Commons area of the first floor. Letterpress artist and exhibition curator Kayla Clark will bring her historic press and patrons are encouraged to come by and watch art get made right before their eyes! You might even have a chance to participate ...
Chillville
Chillville
We know that large events at the library can be overwhelming! We would like to invite children with sensory needs and their families to take advantage of Chillville. This special area will have items such as fidget devices, bubbles, a sound machine, and more. Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor to ask to use the space, ...
Craftastic Tuesdays
Craftastic Tuesdays
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a paper roll bottle rocket or a paper fruit fan to keep you cool on hot summer days. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Magic Between the Pages – An Adventure in Reading
Magic Between the Pages – An Adventure in Reading
Veteran performer Kyle Groves will take the audience on adventure in reading exploring topics such as “The History of The Traveling Medicine Show”, “Where in the World Can We Go? A look at Geography,” and of course, no adventure would be complete without stepping right into a fairy tale. You might even get to learn how to do a magic ...
Magic Between the Pages – An Adventure in Reading
Magic Between the Pages – An Adventure in Reading
Veteran performer Kyle Groves will take the audience on adventure in reading exploring topics such as “The History of The Traveling Medicine Show”, “Where in the World Can We Go? A look at Geography,” and of course, no adventure would be complete without stepping right into a fairy tale. You might even get to learn how to do a magic ...
Tween Tasters
Tween Tasters
Children in grades 3-6 can join us each month for a fun food-related activity such as food-themed parties, taste-testing challenges, edible science experiments, and more. This month, I scream, you scream, we all scream FOR ICE CREAM! Enjoy this classic food experiment of making your own ice cream in a zip lock bag! (Grades 3–6/Ages 8–12; Early Literacy Center)
6 events,
Ramble//Rove
Ramble//Rove
June 12–August 18 Making art is an adventure, full of twists and turns. For this year’s annual LCLS Book Arts Show, University of Wyoming professor and coffee entrepreneur Kayla Clark welcomes artist-adventurers ranging from book artists to letterpress printers to writers to graphic designers. These artists from Wyoming and beyond showcase books in traditional and experimental formats, as well as ...
Yoga Together
Yoga Together
Come and join Jasmine Wilcox from GROW Movement and Mindfulness for a special literacy class filled with songs, stories, stretching, and play. This month's theme is Under the Sea! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years)
WyoGives Drop-In
WyoGives Drop-In
Drop in and show support for your library as we gather together for WyoGives, a day dedicated to raising money and awareness for Wyoming’s nonprofits. Stop by to share with us why you love your library, enjoy tasty refreshments, and learn more about how the Laramie County Library Foundation supports library programs and services. (All Ages; Willow Room)
Chair Yoga: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Chair Yoga: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannen from Blossom Yoga Studio. Sessions will be on the second and third Wednesdays this month. We will practice yoga while seated or standing for 45 minutes. Afterward, participants are invited to share an inspiring literature-related item: a gratitude, a poignant poem, a favorite quote, book, movie, ...
Adventure Club
Adventure Club
Summer is the perfect time to make new friends! Come to the library for an afternoon making fun summertime crafts, meeting new people, and planning many great adventures together. (Grades K–6; Cottonwood Room)
6 events,
Fun for Kids!
Fun for Kids!
Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: July 4: Closed July 11: Rainforest/Jungle July 18: Night Time July 25: Let's Go to the Beach
Tales Together
Tales Together
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Book Babies (RSVP Required)
Book Babies (RSVP Required)
Join us for a short early literacy class designed just for babies and their caregivers! Enjoy books, songs, lap bounces, and rhymes! Afterwards, babies can play with our educational toys while caregivers visit. Spaces on Thursdays are limited, so please reserve your seat by clicking one of the links below. (Ages Birth–24 Months) Click Here to RSVP for Thursday, July ...
Choose Your Own Adventure Club
Choose Your Own Adventure Club
Calling all adventurers! Join us as we read and choose our own adventure together! No need to read the book ahead of time. We will also make crafts, chat about what books we are reading, and do other fun things! This event is for children in grades K–2. (Grades K–2; Sage Room)
Teen Writing Club
Teen Writing Club
LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writer’s Creative – an established, teen-led group of writers – to bring you Teen Writing Club! Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come together and explore the creativity that happens when we collaborate and make space to be heard. We will have fun writing prompts, challenges, and time for sharing with ...
4 events,
Book Babies
Book Babies
Join us for a short early literacy class designed just for babies and their caregivers! Enjoy books, songs, lap bounces, and rhymes! Afterwards, babies can play with our educational toys while caregivers visit. (Ages Birth–24 Months)
Friday Matinee
Friday Matinee
Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks; we’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: July 5: Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) July 12: Thelma the Unicorn (PG) July 19: Trolls Band Together (PG) July 26: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG) ...
Movies for Mindful Aging: Lightyear
Movies for Mindful Aging: Lightyear
Please join us for a viewing of Lightyear (rated PG, 2022) starring Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, and Peter Sohn. Lightyear is the definitive 1995 origin story of Buzz Lightyear from the Disney classic Toy Story. Space Ranger Lightyear is marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth. Obsessed with returning to Earth, life quickly passes by before Buzz ...
Gamers Unite!
Gamers Unite!
Come and play some fun games with friends! We could be brawling with Super Smash Bros. or racing to the finish with Mario Kart. You never know what will happen, but you can count on a good time! (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)
3 events,
How Did We Get Here? American Immigration History and Genealogy
How Did We Get Here? American Immigration History and Genealogy
We will review the fascinating history of migration to the Americas and to the United States in particular from the founding of the American Colonies until the present, and learn how to research your own immigrant ancestors. We will look at both Internet and print resources that will help you find your ancestors. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Paint Party: Beach Vibes
Paint Party: Beach Vibes
Come join us for a creative afternoon. The theme of this class is Beach Vibes. All supplies are provided. Coffee and hot tea are available in the café. Please reach out to the Burns Branch Library Staff to sign up as spots are limited. Call the Burns Library at 307-547-2249 or visit us in person to reserve your seat. (Adults; ...
Michael Albert: Modern Pop Art Experience
Michael Albert: Modern Pop Art Experience
The “Modern Pop Art Experience” includes an artist appearance, short artist talk, and presentation. Participants will create their own collages during this hands-on workshop using the same materials Mr. Albert uses to create his work and the program will finish with a FREE POSTER GIVEAWAY & SIGNING! Mr. Albert also brings about 21 different prints for each participant to choose ...
1 event,
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
June 1–August 15 The Laramie County Library System is looking for adventuresome readers ready to sail the seas, soar through the skies, explore the stars, and everything in between. The best part? You’ll be richly rewarded for your daring spirit! We challenge you to read for at least twenty minutes a day for twenty-five days this summer. Starting June ...
5 events,
Roadtrip Bingo
Oh, the places you'll go! Come into the library to pick up a roadtrip BINGO sheet for your next adventure. Bring the sheet back and be entered in for a prize drawing. Don't forget to use a sticker and string on our wall map so we can see all the marvelous places that we have gone! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs ...
Computer Help (RSVP Required)
Computer Help (RSVP Required)
Visit the library for help navigating your digital devices! From learning to use a mouse to getting acquainted with social media, we’ve got you covered. Please call the library at 307-634-3561 or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to register. Appointment times will vary. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
Make it Mondays
Make it Mondays
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: July 1: Independence Day Creation July 8: Bow-tie butterflies July 15: Muddy Gummy Worms snack creation July 22: Airplanes July 29: Tiger Hands (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Earring Making (RSVP Required)
Earring Making (RSVP Required)
Join teen jewelry-maker Grace Lyles for an earring crafting event! We will learn how to use wire, jewelry-making tools, and more to craft your own set of earrings! Supplies are extremely limited so make sure to sign up! (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room) Click Here to RSVP
Chess Club
Chess Club
Our summer youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all are welcome to learn moves and strategies, and to just have fun! Children and teens in grades 2–12 are welcome to participate. (Grades 2–12; Early Literacy Center)
3 events,
Craftastic Tuesdays
Craftastic Tuesdays
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a paper roll bottle rocket or a paper fruit fan to keep you cool on hot summer days. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Tales Together
Tales Together
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Creative Teens Unite!
Creative Teens Unite!
Join this teen-led group that enables you to tell your story through a creative medium of your choice. Drawing, storytelling, clay, poems, any way to get your story out is welcome! If you’ve always felt that you needed a place to be creative, this is the event for you! This is a creativity-friendly and judgment-free zone; all are welcome to ...
6 events,
Ramble//Rove
Ramble//Rove
June 12–August 18 Making art is an adventure, full of twists and turns. For this year’s annual LCLS Book Arts Show, University of Wyoming professor and coffee entrepreneur Kayla Clark welcomes artist-adventurers ranging from book artists to letterpress printers to writers to graphic designers. These artists from Wyoming and beyond showcase books in traditional and experimental formats, as well as ...
Tales Together
Tales Together
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Ready Readers
Ready Readers
Do you have a preschooler that will be going to kindergarten? Come join us! We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and more to help get your child ready to jump into school! This event is meant for preschoolers who will be going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
Chair Yoga: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Chair Yoga: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannen from Blossom Yoga Studio. Sessions will be on the second and third Wednesdays this month. We will practice yoga while seated or standing for 45 minutes. Afterward, participants are invited to share an inspiring literature-related item: a gratitude, a poignant poem, a favorite quote, book, movie, ...
Adventure Club
Adventure Club
Summer is the perfect time to make new friends! Come to the library for an afternoon making fun summertime crafts, meeting new people, and planning many great adventures together. (Grades K–6; Cottonwood Room)
Cuentos y Amigos (Spanish Storytime)
Cuentos y Amigos (Spanish Storytime)
Join us for a special Spanish/English storytime in collaboration with CHISPA. Come enjoy special stories, songs, snacks, and a craft in Spanish and English! Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y en inglés! (Children & Families/niños y familias; Early Literacy Center)
7 events,
Fun for Kids!
Fun for Kids!
Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: July 4: Closed July 11: Rainforest/Jungle July 18: Night Time July 25: Let's Go to the Beach
Chalk the Walk
Chalk the Walk
We invite you to come decorate the sidewalk in front of your Library. Chalk will be provided. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Tales Together
Tales Together
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Book Babies (RSVP Required)
Book Babies (RSVP Required)
Join us for a short early literacy class designed just for babies and their caregivers! Enjoy books, songs, lap bounces, and rhymes! Afterwards, babies can play with our educational toys while caregivers visit. Spaces on Thursdays are limited, so please reserve your seat by clicking one of the links below. (Ages Birth–24 Months) Click Here to RSVP for Thursday, July ...
Choose Your Own Adventure Club
Choose Your Own Adventure Club
Calling all adventurers! Join us as we read and choose our own adventure together! No need to read the book ahead of time. We will also make crafts, chat about what books we are reading, and do other fun things! This event is for children in grades K–2. (Grades K–2; Sage Room)
Sit, Stay, READ! Read to a Therapy Dog
Sit, Stay, READ! Read to a Therapy Dog
Everyone loves to hear a story, even our four-pawed friends! Come in to the library and practice reading aloud to one of our community’s therapy dogs. We know you’ll have a furry good time! This event is presented in partnership with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. (Grades K–6; Early Literacy Center)
Teen Writing Club
Teen Writing Club
LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writer’s Creative – an established, teen-led group of writers – to bring you Teen Writing Club! Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come together and explore the creativity that happens when we collaborate and make space to be heard. We will have fun writing prompts, challenges, and time for sharing with ...
5 events,
Book Babies
Book Babies
Join us for a short early literacy class designed just for babies and their caregivers! Enjoy books, songs, lap bounces, and rhymes! Afterwards, babies can play with our educational toys while caregivers visit. (Ages Birth–24 Months)
Wyoming Mountain Men
Wyoming Mountain Men
Join us in welcoming Cheyenne’s own Shane Fox of The American Mountain Men as he shares historical information and artifacts about the mountain men of Wyoming from 1810–1840. We will meet at Performance Park on the south side of the library. In case of inclement weather, we will move inside to the Sunflower Room. (All Ages; Performance Park)
Friday Matinee
Friday Matinee
Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks; we’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: July 5: Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) July 12: Thelma the Unicorn (PG) July 19: Trolls Band Together (PG) July 26: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG) ...
Teen International Movie Night: Spain
Teen International Movie Night: Spain
Bienvenidos a… Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) and our adventure into Spain! Try some Spanish foods, crafts, and watch Pan’s Labyrinth with us. This movie is rated R and does contain severe violence. Parental discretion may be advised. A signed Permission Slip is Required! (Teens Grades 7–12; Cottonwood Room)
Family Crafting
Family Crafting
Feeling crafty? Come join us and make a fun craft that you can keep for yourself or gift to others! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
2 events,
Lunch Bunch Book Club
Lunch Bunch Book Club
Join us for an exciting discussion of The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel as we enjoy a potluck lunch. Quick summary: At the same time Adolf Hitler was attempting to take over the western world, his armies were methodically seeking and hoarding the finest art treasures in Europe. The Fuehrer had begun cataloguing the art he planned to collect ...
Tabletop Gaming
Tabletop Gaming
Whether you are a seasoned board game enthusiast or just looking to try something new, there is something for everyone. You can bring your own board games or select from our collection. We will have some classics and some new games to choose from so come ready to play! (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)
1 event,
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
June 1–August 15 The Laramie County Library System is looking for adventuresome readers ready to sail the seas, soar through the skies, explore the stars, and everything in between. The best part? You’ll be richly rewarded for your daring spirit! We challenge you to read for at least twenty minutes a day for twenty-five days this summer. Starting June ...
4 events,
Roadtrip Bingo
Oh, the places you'll go! Come into the library to pick up a roadtrip BINGO sheet for your next adventure. Bring the sheet back and be entered in for a prize drawing. Don't forget to use a sticker and string on our wall map so we can see all the marvelous places that we have gone! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs ...
Computer Help (RSVP Required)
Computer Help (RSVP Required)
Visit the library for help navigating your digital devices! From learning to use a mouse to getting acquainted with social media, we’ve got you covered. Please call the library at 307-634-3561 or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to register. Appointment times will vary. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
Make it Mondays
Make it Mondays
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: July 1: Independence Day Creation July 8: Bow-tie butterflies July 15: Muddy Gummy Worms snack creation July 22: Airplanes July 29: Tiger Hands (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
VolunTeens (RSVP Required)
VolunTeens (RSVP Required)
Want to have a say in teen events and services at the library? We want your input! Come and join us for our ongoing VolunTeens Board. We will discuss what we like about the library and brainstorm new ideas for additional events and services. This is a special edition of the VolunTeens! Our fantastic Volunteer Coordinator, Ashley, will be giving ...
4 events,
Craftastic Tuesdays
Craftastic Tuesdays
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a paper roll bottle rocket or a paper fruit fan to keep you cool on hot summer days. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Creative Teens Unite!
Creative Teens Unite!
Join this teen-led group that enables you to tell your story through a creative medium of your choice. Drawing, storytelling, clay, poems, any way to get your story out is welcome! If you’ve always felt that you needed a place to be creative, this is the event for you! This is a creativity-friendly and judgment-free zone; all are welcome to ...
Dinner & Bookclub
Dinner & Bookclub
Join us for a potluck style dinner and lively discussion of this month’s book The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. This is the story of five extraordinary women and their journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond. Please swing by the Burns Library to pick up your copy. We encourage you to bring a dish to share for ...
Book Discussion Group
Book Discussion Group
Join us this July in reading Annabel Monaghan's breezy romance, Same Time Next Summer. Sam's perfect life threatens to unravel as she plans her summer beach wedding and unexpectedly runs into her old high school love interest. A limited number of books are available; please visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to check out a copy while supplies last! ...
1 event,
CLOSURE
CLOSURE
Laramie County Library System and the Library Café will be closed all day on the following holidays (unless otherwise noted) Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents’ Day Easter Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Cheyenne Day Labor Day In-Service Training (held on the second Monday of October) Veterans Day Eve of Thanksgiving (library closes at 6 pm, Café closes at ...
2 events,
Fun for Kids!
Fun for Kids!
Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: July 4: Closed July 11: Rainforest/Jungle July 18: Night Time July 25: Let's Go to the Beach
Teen Writing Club
Teen Writing Club
LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writer’s Creative – an established, teen-led group of writers – to bring you Teen Writing Club! Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come together and explore the creativity that happens when we collaborate and make space to be heard. We will have fun writing prompts, challenges, and time for sharing with ...
2 events,
Friday Matinee
Friday Matinee
Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks; we’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: July 5: Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) July 12: Thelma the Unicorn (PG) July 19: Trolls Band Together (PG) July 26: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG) ...
Friday Matinee
Friday Matinee
Spend a Friday afternoon at the library watching a family-friendly matinee showing of The Wizard of Oz. Bring a favorite snack if you choose; popcorn is provided. Stay after the show to create an Oz themed craft! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
1 event,
Coloring Club
Coloring Club
Do you Love to color? Come and join us for an Adventure themed Coloring Club! Spend your day coloring with friends or enjoy a relaxing time coloring by yourself. Regardless of who you’re with, this self-paced coloring event is sure to be a fun time. (Children & Families; 2nd Floor)
2 events,
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
June 1–August 15 The Laramie County Library System is looking for adventuresome readers ready to sail the seas, soar through the skies, explore the stars, and everything in between. The best part? You’ll be richly rewarded for your daring spirit! We challenge you to read for at least twenty minutes a day for twenty-five days this summer. Starting June ...
Coloring Club
Coloring Club
Do you Love to color? Come and join us for an Adventure themed Coloring Club! Spend your day coloring with friends or enjoy a relaxing time coloring by yourself. Regardless of who you’re with, this self-paced coloring event is sure to be a fun time. (Children & Families; 2nd Floor)
5 events,
Roadtrip Bingo
Oh, the places you'll go! Come into the library to pick up a roadtrip BINGO sheet for your next adventure. Bring the sheet back and be entered in for a prize drawing. Don't forget to use a sticker and string on our wall map so we can see all the marvelous places that we have gone! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs ...
Computer Help (RSVP Required)
Computer Help (RSVP Required)
Visit the library for help navigating your digital devices! From learning to use a mouse to getting acquainted with social media, we’ve got you covered. Please call the library at 307-634-3561 or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to register. Appointment times will vary. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
Make it Mondays
Make it Mondays
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: July 1: Independence Day Creation July 8: Bow-tie butterflies July 15: Muddy Gummy Worms snack creation July 22: Airplanes July 29: Tiger Hands (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
The Purple Society
The Purple Society
Come and join fellow members of the LGBTQ+ and Allies community. We will meet to chat about LGBTQ+ related issues, work on fun crafts, and enjoy some snacks in a safe environment. This group seeks to offer understanding, support, and acceptance. All are welcome! (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)
Chess Club
Chess Club
Our summer youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all are welcome to learn moves and strategies, and to just have fun! Children and teens in grades 2–12 are welcome to participate. (Grades 2–12; Early Literacy Center)
3 events,
Craftastic Tuesdays
Craftastic Tuesdays
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a paper roll bottle rocket or a paper fruit fan to keep you cool on hot summer days. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Tales Together
Tales Together
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Creative Teens Unite!
Creative Teens Unite!
Join this teen-led group that enables you to tell your story through a creative medium of your choice. Drawing, storytelling, clay, poems, any way to get your story out is welcome! If you’ve always felt that you needed a place to be creative, this is the event for you! This is a creativity-friendly and judgment-free zone; all are welcome to ...
4 events,
Ramble//Rove
Ramble//Rove
June 12–August 18 Making art is an adventure, full of twists and turns. For this year’s annual LCLS Book Arts Show, University of Wyoming professor and coffee entrepreneur Kayla Clark welcomes artist-adventurers ranging from book artists to letterpress printers to writers to graphic designers. These artists from Wyoming and beyond showcase books in traditional and experimental formats, as well as ...
Chillville
Chillville
We know that large events at the library can be overwhelming! We would like to invite children with sensory needs and their families to take advantage of Chillville. This special area will have items such as fidget devices, bubbles, a sound machine, and more. Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor to ask to use the space, ...
Harry Potter Birthday Fun
Harry Potter Birthday Fun
We are celebrating the one and only Harry Potter! Come to the library to enjoy Hogwarts-inspired treats, games, prize wheel, and a craft. Dress up in your best wizarding world costume if you feel adventurous enough! (Children, Teens & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Harry Potter’s Birthday
Harry Potter’s Birthday
We are pleased to inform you that you have been invited to a day at Hogwarts to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday! Join us for our 8th annual Harry Potter’s Birthday celebration by going back to Hogwarts. Dress up in your best school robes and participate in Hogwarts classes, play in Quidditch matches, and solve the puzzles guarding the sorcerer’s stone. ...