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Genealogy One-on-one Consultations (RSVP Required)
Genealogy One-on-one Consultations (RSVP Required)
Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance in moving past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help research your family history by using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org or 307-773-7232 or visit ...
4 events,
Hogwarts House Cup Beanstack Challenge
Welcome to our third annual House Cup reading challenge in Beanstack! Will Slytherin be able to defend their title, or will they be knocked off the pedestal? Join us to see if Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff can defeat Slytherin and claim the House Cup! Recruit your housemates and sign up beginning October 1 to start logging minutes for your house. ...
Following the Manito Trail֍
Following the Manito Trail֍
October 23–November 10 Manito families and their culture have had a profound impact on the Rocky Mountain West. Originating in New Mexico, Manito peoples moved throughout the region seeking work. Following the Manito Trail focuses on their migration into Wyoming and the many ways they influenced the life and culture of the state. Come learn more about Manitos and the ...
Make It Mondays
Make It Mondays
It's spooky season! Come join us on October 2 when we’ll make pumpkin sun catchers. On October 16 & 23, we’ll build some spider web hangers, and on October 30 we’ll put together some clothes pin bats, just in time for Halloween! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Mayhem at the Cat’s Meow: A Prohibition Mystery Party (Ages 18 and older) (RSVP Required)
Mayhem at the Cat’s Meow: A Prohibition Mystery Party (Ages 18 and older) (RSVP Required)
Come for the mingling, but be ready for mystery and mayhem, guys and dolls! Be sure to RSVP for this spooky mystery night at the Cat’s Meow Club. After reserving a spot, players will receive a character and a set of clues to act out. Trade clues to figure out whodunit as you party the night away. Come in costume ...
5 events,
Trick or Treat at the Library
Trick or Treat at the Library
Stop by the second floor desk to show off your costumes and get a treat! We especially love any costumes of book characters! (Children & Families; 2nd Floor)
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)
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. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
Monster Bingo Mash
Monster Bingo Mash
Drop by for a spooky hour filled with monstrous bingo and crafts, a Scooby-Doo photo booth, and refreshments. For even more fun, come to the party in costume! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Mayhem at the Cat’s Meow: A Prohibition Mystery Party (Ages 21 and older) (RSVP Required)
Mayhem at the Cat’s Meow: A Prohibition Mystery Party (Ages 21 and older) (RSVP Required)
Come for the mingling, but be ready for mystery and mayhem, guys and dolls! Be sure to RSVP for this spooky mystery night at the Cat’s Meow Club. After reserving a spot, players will receive a character and a set of clues to act out. Trade clues to figure out whodunit as you party the night away. Come in costume ...
7 events,
NaNoWriMo: Come Write In!
November 1-30 Library Hours Grab your laptop, your notebook, or your typewriter and come write in at the library! The Pine Bluffs branch of LCLS is a registered Come Write In space for National Novel Writing Month this year, and we can’t wait to host you. Check in at the public desk every time you come in to write, and ...
NaNoWriMo: Come Write In!
November 1-30 Library Hours Grab your laptop, your notebook, or your typewriter and come write in at the library! Laramie County Library is a registered Come Write In space for National Novel Writing Month this year, and we can’t wait to host you. Check in on the third floor every time you come in to write, and you will be ...
Write a Letter to a Veteran
Write a Letter to a Veteran
Drop by the library to write a letter or draw a picture for a veteran. We will provide the supplies while you provide the creativity! If you would like to write a letter from home, please drop it off at the library by 12pm on November 4 so it can be mailed in time for Veterans Day. Letters should be ...
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
Join us all month long for our annual Battle of the Books. Vote for your favorites across three brackets: picture books, youth books, and teen books. May the best books win! (Children & Families, Teens; 2nd Floor)
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 who will be going to kindergarten next year? 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 ...
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. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
6 events,
Taxpayer Advocate Service: Problem Solving Day
Taxpayer Advocate Service: Problem Solving Day
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will be available throughout the day to educate taxpayers on filing accurate tax returns, to provide refund timing information, and to inform taxpayers about self-help tools as well as resources for checking refund statuses. TAS can also assist individuals and small businesses with tax issues they have not been able to resolve with the IRS. ...
Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)
Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)
Join us for a live virtual Tales Together via Zoom! During this interactive early literacy class, we will practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! Spots are limited so sign up by clicking the link below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
Fun for Kids!
Fun for Kids!
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: November 2: Pigs a Plenty November 9: Barrel Full of Monkeys November 16: Robots! November 30: All About Me
Write a Letter to a Veteran
Write a Letter to a Veteran
Drop by the library to write a letter or draw a picture for a veteran. We will provide the supplies while you provide the creativity! If you would like to write a letter from home, please drop it off at the library by 12pm on November 4 so it can be mailed in time for Veterans Day. Letters should be ...
Play Together
Play Together
Come enjoy a few stories on Roads and Vehicles, then play together with us as we build our own tape town! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of playing with cars. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
6 events,
Write a Letter to a Veteran
Write a Letter to a Veteran
Drop by the library to write a letter or draw a picture for a veteran. We will provide the supplies while you provide the creativity! If you would like to write a letter from home, please drop it off at the library by 12pm on November 4 so it can be mailed in time for Veterans Day. Letters should be ...
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; Early Literacy Center)
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: November 3: Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (PG) November 10: Dumbo (PG) November 17: The Good Dinosaur (PG)
Alfreda Beartrack Algeo
Alfreda Beartrack Algeo
Join us for a beautiful and fun storytime with author Alfreda Beartrack Algeo, an enrolled member of the Lower Brule Lakota Nation in South Dakota. Alfreda will be reading her book The Day the Earth Rose Up, which was chosen by the Wyoming Humanities to represent our state at the National Book Festival. Stay after the storytime to have your ...
Alfreda Beartrack Algeo
Alfreda Beartrack Algeo
Join us for a beautiful and fun storytime with author Alfreda Beartrack Algeo, an enrolled member of the Lower Brule Lakota Nation in South Dakota. Alfreda will be reading her book The Day the Earth Rose Up, which was chosen by the Wyoming Humanities to represent our state at the National Book Festival. Stay after the storytime to have your ...
6 events,
Write a Letter to a Veteran
Write a Letter to a Veteran
Drop by the library to write a letter or draw a picture for a veteran. We will provide the supplies while you provide the creativity! If you would like to write a letter from home, please drop it off at the library by 12pm on November 4 so it can be mailed in time for Veterans Day. Letters should be ...
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos is not Halloween! Día de los Muertos is a sacred holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 & 2 across Latin America and beyond. Join us for joyful and colorful opportunities to celebrate throughout the community! At the library, we will have special storytimes at 10:15am, 11am and 1:15pm as well as a tissue paper flower craft. ...
Virtual SaturD&D (RSVP Required)
Virtual SaturD&D (RSVP Required)
Role-playing adventure is just a click away. Join our Teen D&D online community and get started on creating a character today. Laramie County Library offers Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat, and play online. To participate, you will need a phone, tablet, or computer with internet connection and a Discord account. You will receive the Discord invite link and ...
SaturDnD!
SaturDnD!
It’s finally here! Saturday Dungeons & Dragons! What’s Dungeons & Dragons? It’s interactive story telling at its finest where you’re the hero! Grab your 20-sided dice and your imagination for parts three and four of our Dungeons & Dragons campaign “The Marring of the Maven of the Mad Stones!” Drop on by with your character sheets or pick from premade ...
Genealogy Basics
Genealogy Basics
Learn how to get started finding your family in the U. S. Federal Census and vital records using both print resources and internet genealogy databases available in our LCLS Special Collections such as Ancestry Library Edition. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
2 events,
Write Fiction Like a Pro (RSVP Required)
Write Fiction Like a Pro (RSVP Required)
Writers of all skill levels are invited to participate in this interactive writing series presented by Wyoming author and local resident, Mary Billiter. Develop your writing skills within a comfortable, nurturing, and collaborative environment. Learn tips and techniques that will make your writing come alive! Participants will benefit from feedback, inspiration, and instruction from a traditionally published author. Participants are ...
5 events,
Following the Manito Trail֍
Following the Manito Trail֍
October 23–November 10 Manito families and their culture have had a profound impact on the Rocky Mountain West. Originating in New Mexico, Manito peoples moved throughout the region seeking work. Following the Manito Trail focuses on their migration into Wyoming and the many ways they influenced the life and culture of the state. Come learn more about Manitos and the ...
From DNA to Beer: Harnessing Nature in Medicine and Industry
From DNA to Beer: Harnessing Nature in Medicine and Industry
November 6–December 16 Microbes are all around us, and they are making our life better! Yeasts, molds, and bacteria have shaped the course of human history and are at the root of many scientific breakthroughs. Learn more by checking out this fascinating banner exhibit. The National Library of Medicine produced this exhibition and its companion website. (All Ages; 3rd Floor)
Play Together
Play Together
Come enjoy a few stories on Roads and Vehicles, then play together with us as we build our own tape town! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of playing with cars. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Make It Mondays
Make It Mondays
Please join us Mondays at the library for a fun craft! Let’s get in the seasonal spirit by making Bead Corn Cobs (November 6, 13) and Scarecrow Hand Puppets (November 20, 27). (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
8 events,
Craftastic Tuesdays
Craftastic Tuesdays
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a cheerful fall leaf gnome. (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)
Fun for Kids!
Fun for Kids!
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! This month’s theme is Fall-ing for Books. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
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. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
Comic Creation with Pocket Vinyl (RSVP Required)
Comic Creation with Pocket Vinyl (RSVP Required)
Learn about comic creation from a published graphic novelist! Elizabeth Jancewicz, half of art/music duo Pocket Vinyl and co-author of How to Completely Lose Your Mind: A Graphic Novel Memoir of One Indie Band’s Attempt to Break a World Record, will guide you through comic basics in this workshop. Spots are limited to sign up by clicking the link below. ...
Paint Party at the Burns Library
Paint Party at the Burns Library
Come paint a fall inspired Pumpkin Trio! We will provide all supplies and a cool refreshment! Space is limited so please call the Burns Branch Library at 307-547-2249 or visit with staff to reserve a spot. See you there! (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Pocket Vinyl in Concert
Pocket Vinyl in Concert
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind performance from indie music/art duo, Pocket Vinyl! The band will share from their new graphic novel, How to Completely Lose Your Mind: A Graphic Novel Memoir of One Indie Band’s Attempt to Break a World Record, and answer questions about their experience trying to perform in all 50 states faster than ever before. After, enjoy their live ...
7 events,
NaNoWriMo: Come Write In!
November 1-30 Library Hours Grab your laptop, your notebook, or your typewriter and come write in at the library! The Pine Bluffs branch of LCLS is a registered Come Write In space for National Novel Writing Month this year, and we can’t wait to host you. Check in at the public desk every time you come in to write, and ...
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
Join us all month long for our annual Battle of the Books. Vote for your favorites across three brackets: picture books, youth books, and teen books. May the best books win! (Children & Families, Teens; 2nd Floor)
Yoga Together
Yoga Together
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Mindfulness. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
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. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
Healthy Body Healthy Mind Chair Yoga
Healthy Body Healthy Mind Chair Yoga
Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannan from Blossom Yoga Studio every second and fourth Wednesday of the 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. Perhaps you would like to ...
K-2 STEAM: Dinosaurs
K-2 STEAM: Dinosaurs
Calling all junior paleontologists! Join us for a fun afternoon of dinosaur-related activities! (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
8 events,
Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)
Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)
Join us for a live virtual Tales Together via Zoom! During this interactive early literacy class, we will practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! Spots are limited so sign up by clicking the link below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
Fun for Kids!
Fun for Kids!
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: November 2: Pigs a Plenty November 9: Barrel Full of Monkeys November 16: Robots! November 30: All About Me
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 who will be going to kindergarten next year? 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 ...
Know Your Blood Pressure
Know Your Blood Pressure
Do you know that your library has self-monitored blood pressure kits available to check out? Come speak with a Healthy Heart Ambassador (HHA) from HealthWorks to discuss blood pressure monitoring. If you have your own blood pressure monitoring kit, you may bring it in and HHA personnel can assess fit and function. They will also provide information on chronic disease care management ...
AARP Educational Series: Medicare Drug Programs (RSVP Required)
AARP Educational Series: Medicare Drug Programs (RSVP Required)
If you have questions about Medicare Drug Coverage (Part D) including comparing plans, join us for this event. Register through AARP’s website at aarp.cvent.com/WY_events or call 887-926-8300. (Adults; Willow Room)
Honoring Our Veterans
Honoring Our Veterans
Veterans, we want to honor you! Stop by the Pine Bluffs Branch Library to enjoy a cup of coffee with a treat and to receive a small appreciation gift. Take time to view the military memorabilia display while visiting. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
6 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; Early Literacy Center)
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: November 3: Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (PG) November 10: Dumbo (PG) November 17: The Good Dinosaur (PG)
Friday Matinee
Friday Matinee
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching a family-friendly matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Movies by week: November 10: Addams Family 2 (PG) November 17: The Peanuts Movie (G)
Positive Aging: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Positive Aging: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Please join us for a screening of For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943), a film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning novel. Hollywood legends Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman star in this epic-yet-intimate look at the Spanish Civil War. Themed refreshments and popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event and discussion to ...
Teen Hunger Games
Teen Hunger Games
Calling all Hunger Games Fans! Come join us to watch The Hunger Games (PG-13), and do some Games-based activities, just in time for the release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes! Dress in your best “Capitol” attire. Are the odds in your favor? (Teens; Cottonwood Room)
2 events,
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,
Write Fiction Like a Pro (RSVP Required)
Write Fiction Like a Pro (RSVP Required)
Writers of all skill levels are invited to participate in this interactive writing series presented by Wyoming author and local resident, Mary Billiter. Develop your writing skills within a comfortable, nurturing, and collaborative environment. Learn tips and techniques that will make your writing come alive! Participants will benefit from feedback, inspiration, and instruction from a traditionally published author. Participants are ...
3 events,
From DNA to Beer: Harnessing Nature in Medicine and Industry
From DNA to Beer: Harnessing Nature in Medicine and Industry
November 6–December 16 Microbes are all around us, and they are making our life better! Yeasts, molds, and bacteria have shaped the course of human history and are at the root of many scientific breakthroughs. Learn more by checking out this fascinating banner exhibit. The National Library of Medicine produced this exhibition and its companion website. (All Ages; 3rd Floor)
Make It Mondays
Make It Mondays
Please join us Mondays at the library for a fun craft! Let’s get in the seasonal spirit by making Bead Corn Cobs (November 6, 13) and Scarecrow Hand Puppets (November 20, 27). (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
8 events,
Craftastic Tuesdays
Craftastic Tuesdays
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a cheerful fall leaf gnome. (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)
AARP Educational Series: Home Fit (RSVP Required)
AARP Educational Series: Home Fit (RSVP Required)
If you’d like to learn smart ways to make your home comfortable, safe, and fit as you age, come join us. Includes a free AARP HomeFit guide. Register through AARP’s website at aarp.cvent.com/WY_events or call 887-926-8300. (Adults; Willow Room)
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. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
Silent Library Amazing Race
Silent Library Amazing Race
Have a blast with an interactive event inspired by the popular television show! Follow a series of clues around the library to complete the race, but here’s the twist: absolute silence is required throughout the entire event. Participants will navigate various sections of the library to solve challenges and put their knowledge and library familiarity to the test! (Teens; Pine ...
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, we’re giving thanks to this festive season with our very own Thanksgiving party. Enjoy Thanksgiving-themed snacks, games, and activities! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
8 events,
NaNoWriMo: Come Write In!
November 1-30 Library Hours Grab your laptop, your notebook, or your typewriter and come write in at the library! The Pine Bluffs branch of LCLS is a registered Come Write In space for National Novel Writing Month this year, and we can’t wait to host you. Check in at the public desk every time you come in to write, and ...
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
Join us all month long for our annual Battle of the Books. Vote for your favorites across three brackets: picture books, youth books, and teen books. May the best books win! (Children & Families, Teens; 2nd Floor)
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 who will be going to kindergarten next year? 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 ...
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. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
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)
Adult Craft Night: Charcuterie! Artful Entertaining (RSVP Required)
Adult Craft Night: Charcuterie! Artful Entertaining (RSVP Required)
It’s entertaining season and who doesn’t love fancy finger food? Let’s get together to learn how to make great-looking and even-better-tasting charcuterie boards on a budget. That’s shar-KOO-tuh-ree and pronouncing it is the hardest thing about making these delicious spreads. Don’t believe me? Spots are limited, so sign up by clicking one of the links below. All materials provided. Adults ...
8 events,
“I Am Thankful For…” Card Making
Burns Branch Library Hours In the spirit of Thanksgiving, stop by the library any time we’re open between November 16 and 21 to make a card for someone that are thankful for this year. We will provide the supplies, you provide the warm thoughts! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Fun for Kids!
Fun for Kids!
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: November 2: Pigs a Plenty November 9: Barrel Full of Monkeys November 16: Robots! November 30: All About Me
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 who will be going to kindergarten next year? 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 ...
Library for All
Library for All
Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s get together for an early Library for All Thanksgiving potluck. We’ll provide the turkey and pumpkin pie, you bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share. (Teens, Adults; Cottonwood 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)
Adult Craft Night: Charcuterie! Artful Entertaining (RSVP Required)
Adult Craft Night: Charcuterie! Artful Entertaining (RSVP Required)
It’s entertaining season and who doesn’t love fancy finger food? Let’s get together to learn how to make great-looking and even-better-tasting charcuterie boards on a budget. That’s shar-KOO-tuh-ree and pronouncing it is the hardest thing about making these delicious spreads. Don’t believe me? Spots are limited, so sign up by clicking one of the links below. All materials provided. Adults ...
6 events,
“I Am Thankful For…” Card Making
Burns Branch Library Hours In the spirit of Thanksgiving, stop by the library any time we’re open between November 16 and 21 to make a card for someone that are thankful for this year. We will provide the supplies, you provide the warm thoughts! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
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; Early Literacy Center)
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: November 3: Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (PG) November 10: Dumbo (PG) November 17: The Good Dinosaur (PG)
Friday Matinee
Friday Matinee
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching a family-friendly matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Movies by week: November 10: Addams Family 2 (PG) November 17: The Peanuts Movie (G)
Tween After Hours: Extreme Hide and Seek (RSVP Required)
Tween After Hours: Extreme Hide and Seek (RSVP Required)
How many different ways do you know how to play Hide and Seek? Join us for an evening of extreme versions of a classic game! Please note that a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian is required for this event. Be sure to come by the Ask Here desk on the second floor before the event to get ...
7 events,
“I Am Thankful For…” Card Making
Burns Branch Library Hours In the spirit of Thanksgiving, stop by the library any time we’re open between November 16 and 21 to make a card for someone that are thankful for this year. We will provide the supplies, you provide the warm thoughts! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Canceled: AARP Educational Series: Careversations (RSVP Required)
Canceled: AARP Educational Series: Careversations (RSVP Required)
Canceled If you are a caregiver and need tips, tools, and resources to care for your loved one, join us for this event. Register through AARP’s website at aarp.cvent.com/WY_events or call 887-926-8300. (Adults; Willow Room)
Lunch Bunch Book Club
Lunch Bunch Book Club
Join us for an exciting discussion of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. “Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived.” Please bring a dish to share for the potluck lunch. For more information, please call the Pine ...
Virtual SaturD&D (RSVP Required)
Virtual SaturD&D (RSVP Required)
Role-playing adventure is just a click away. Join our Teen D&D online community and get started on creating a character today. Laramie County Library offers Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat, and play online. To participate, you will need a phone, tablet, or computer with internet connection and a Discord account. You will receive the Discord invite link and ...
SaturDnD!
SaturDnD!
It’s finally here! Saturday Dungeons & Dragons! What’s Dungeons & Dragons? It’s interactive story telling at its finest where you’re the hero! Grab your 20-sided dice and your imagination for parts three and four of our Dungeons & Dragons campaign “The Marring of the Maven of the Mad Stones!” Drop on by with your character sheets or pick from premade ...
2 events,
Write Fiction Like a Pro (RSVP Required)
Write Fiction Like a Pro (RSVP Required)
Writers of all skill levels are invited to participate in this interactive writing series presented by Wyoming author and local resident, Mary Billiter. Develop your writing skills within a comfortable, nurturing, and collaborative environment. Learn tips and techniques that will make your writing come alive! Participants will benefit from feedback, inspiration, and instruction from a traditionally published author. Participants are ...
4 events,
“I Am Thankful For…” Card Making
Burns Branch Library Hours In the spirit of Thanksgiving, stop by the library any time we’re open between November 16 and 21 to make a card for someone that are thankful for this year. We will provide the supplies, you provide the warm thoughts! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
From DNA to Beer: Harnessing Nature in Medicine and Industry
From DNA to Beer: Harnessing Nature in Medicine and Industry
November 6–December 16 Microbes are all around us, and they are making our life better! Yeasts, molds, and bacteria have shaped the course of human history and are at the root of many scientific breakthroughs. Learn more by checking out this fascinating banner exhibit. The National Library of Medicine produced this exhibition and its companion website. (All Ages; 3rd Floor)
Make It Mondays
Make It Mondays
Please join us Mondays at the library for a fun craft! Let’s get in the seasonal spirit by making Bead Corn Cobs (November 6, 13) and Scarecrow Hand Puppets (November 20, 27). (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
6 events,
“I Am Thankful For…” Card Making
Burns Branch Library Hours In the spirit of Thanksgiving, stop by the library any time we’re open between November 16 and 21 to make a card for someone that are thankful for this year. We will provide the supplies, you provide the warm thoughts! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Craftastic Tuesdays
Craftastic Tuesdays
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a cheerful fall leaf gnome. (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)
Dinner and a Book Club
Dinner and a Book Club
Please join us for a pot luck dinner and lively discussion about this month’s book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Please come by the Burns Branch Library and pick up your copy of the book! For more information, please call the Burns Branch Library at 307-547-2249 or visit with staff. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)