We offer a variety of Early Literacy Classes to help young learners get ready to read! Check out the early literacy events, activities, and classes listed below!
You can also join us for a Virtual Tales Together! This early literacy class is great for children aged 18 months to 5 years and will be held Thursday mornings at 9:30am.
Join each week’s class, by clicking the link below and entering the unique passcode. Haven’t received the passcode yet? Click here to RSVP for the event to receive the passcode via email. You can also visit the library to pick up a Virtual Tales Together bookmark with all of the Zoom information.
Click Here to Join Virtual Tales Together
Ready Readers
Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesDo 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 ...
Tales Together
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin 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)
Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)
Virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your own home!, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin 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
Play Together
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesCome enjoy a few stories on Art and Imagination, then play together with some of our cool art supplies and open-ended art projects! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of our art play, as well as ideas for how to do art at home. You may want to wear play clothes as it could get messy. ...
Book Babies
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin 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)
Tales Together
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin 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)
Tween Tasters
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesChildren 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 making edible Christmas gifts! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
Yoga Together
Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesCome and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Here Comes Winter! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
Cuentos y Amigos (Spanish Storytime)
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin us for a special Spanish/English storytime in collaboration with CHISPA. Come enjoy special stories, songs, snacks, and a craft in Spanish and English! Our theme this month will be Christmas. Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y en inglés! Nuestro tema este mes será Navidad (Children & ...
Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)
Virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your own home!, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin 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
Ready Readers
Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesDo 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 ...
Tales Together
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin 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
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin 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)
Yoga Together
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesCome and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Here Comes Winter! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Who Can I See at the Bird Feeder? (RSVP Required)
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesDiscover our neighborhood birds through story and movement. Make a simple bird feeder to take home and you’ll be able to watch winter birds from your windows! The program is presented in partnership with Cheyenne-High Plains Audubon Chapter. Spots are limited, so sign up by clicking the link below. (Grades Pre-K–2; Early Literacy Center) Click here to RSVP
Getting to Know our Winter Birds (RSVP Required)
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesThink like a scientist as you figure out how our birds survive and thrive in winter. Make a simple feeder to take home along with your own homemade bird guide. This program is presented in partnership with Cheyenne-High Plains Audubon Chapter. Spots are limited, so sign up by clicking the link below. (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center) Click here to ...
Craftapalooza
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesHelp us clean out our craft supplies closet! We’ll have all kinds of craft supplies. All you need to bring is your imagination and creativity. What will you make at this year’s Craftapalooza? (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Sit, Stay, READ! Read to a Therapy Dog
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesEveryone 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)
Winter Family Crafting
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesDo you like crafts? Come join us and make a fun winter-themed craft that you can keep for yourself or gift to others! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
New Year’s at Noon Sensory Drop
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesEveryone loves New Year’s, except for those who can be overwhelmed by loud sounds and popping balloons. We’ll provide a safe-sound environment for children who want to participate in a fun “drop” without the overload it can create for those with sensory sensitivities! Instead of balloons, we will be dropping shiny crepe paper pieces and bubbles. (Children & Families; Early ...