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Stories on My Own
Stories on My Own
This storytime is designed for older preschool children to practice sitting, listening, following directions, and interacting with others their age in a group setting without their caregivers. (Ages 3 – 5; Sage Room) ELC information: Letters of the Month: A/B Color of the Month: Orange Number of the Month: 1 Storytime Themes Week of September 3: Barrel Full of Monkeys ...
Tales Together
Tales Together
Join us for an interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center) ELC information: Letters of the Month: A/B Color of the Month: Orange Number of the Month: 1 Storytime Themes Week of September 3: Barrel Full of Monkeys Week ...
Fun for Kids! (Burns Branch)
Fun for Kids! (Burns Branch)
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more. The theme this month is ABCs and 123s. (Pre-K; Burns Branch Library)
Dinner and a Movie: The Best of Enemies (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Dinner and a Movie: The Best of Enemies (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy the movie The Best of Enemies (rated PG-13). Based on a true story, this movie centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater (Taraji P. Henson), an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis (Sam Rockwell), a local Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly co-chaired a community summit, battling over the desegregation ...
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How to Tamale
How to Tamale
Learn to make authentic tamales with home cook Gloria Roldan. After watching her cook and taking notes, everyone will get to try one of Gloria’s tamales for themselves. Take your new skills home and try them out! (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
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Prompted Creativity: A Writing Workshop
Prompted Creativity: A Writing Workshop
Join published author Tina Ann Forkner as she leads a creative, collaborative, and casual writing workshop. Writers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the evening’s writing prompt, share their work, and partake in a discussion with fellow writers. Tina will provide feedback on writing produced during the workshop, and will help attendees make the most of their ...
Fun for Kids! (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Fun for Kids! (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Join us for an interactive storytime session designed to practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Pre-K; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by Week September 5: Storyteller Favorites September 12: ABCs and 123s September 19: Barrel Full of Monkeys September 26: Farm Stories
Pokémon League
Pokémon League
Welcome to the first leg of the Fall Pokémon League! Our Gym Leaders are waiting for your challenge and will reward you with a badge if you can defeat them. Don’t forget about our monthly Tourney where you could win booster packs or a stylish playmat. (Grades 7-12; Teen Lounge)
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Baby Lapsit
Baby Lapsit
Join us for a short storytime session 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) ELC information: Letters of the Month: A/B Color of the Month: Orange Number of the Month: 1 Storytime Themes Week ...
Friday Matinee (Burns Branch)
Friday Matinee (Burns Branch)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch a matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library) Movies by Week September 6: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (rated PG) September 13: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (rated PG) September 20: Pinocchio ...
Movies at the Library (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Movies at the Library (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Come to the library on Friday afternoons to watch a variety of family-friendly films. We’ll watch a different movie each week. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks to enjoy as you watch! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Movies by Week September 6: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (rated PG) September 13: The Ladybug (rated PG) September ...
Gamers Unite!
Gamers Unite!
Are you into video games and table-top RPGs? Are you interested in modding and restoring old hardware? Come and see what our club is doing this month and join in on the fun. (Grades 7-12; Sage Room)
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Young Readers Book Party
Young Readers Book Party
You’re invited to a party-a book party! Join us for a celebration of reading with young readers that’s a little bit storytime and a little bit book club. We will read, sing, play, learn, and talk about books! (Grades Pre-K-2; Early Literacy Center) ELC information: Letters of the Month: A/B Color of the Month: Orange Number of the Month: 1 ...
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Make It Monday (Burns Branch)
Make It Monday (Burns Branch)
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a thumbprint painted dandelion. Make a wish and blow with this delightful craft!(All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Seniors and Veterans Connect (Burns Branch)
Seniors and Veterans Connect (Burns Branch)
Seniors and veterans are invited to come in for refreshments, relax, visit, and enjoy free activities. Get your tapping toes ready with “Remembering Music” on September 9. On September 23, there will be a matinee showing of The Best of Enemies (rated PG-13). Based on a true story, this movie centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater (Taraji P. ...
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Movies at the Library (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Movies at the Library (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Come to the library on Friday afternoons to watch a variety of family-friendly films. We’ll watch a different movie each week. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks to enjoy as you watch! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Movies by Week October 4: Dog Town (rated NR) October 11: Wonder Park (rated PG) October 18: A Dog’s Way ...
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Yoga Together
Yoga Together
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Zoo! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
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Brown Bag Book Club (first half of book)
Brown Bag Book Club (first half of book)
Book club will meet twice during the month of September. We will review the first half of the book on September 12 and the second half on September 26. Feel free to join the discussion even if you miss an earlier session! Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal. Desserts and drinks will be provided. We will be reading Escape ...
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Zumbini®
Zumbini®
Created by Zumba and Baby First, the Zumbini® program is an early childhood education program that leverages original music with movement to create the ultimate bonding experience for families, all while promoting cognitive, behavioral, fine/gross motor skill, and social development for children ages 0-4. (Ages 0-4; Early Literacy Center)
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Local Author Day
Local Author Day
Come meet your favorite local author or find a new one! Authors from around the region will gather in the library to sell and sign books. This year, we are partnering with Arts Cheyenne for the Cheyenne Arts Celebration to celebrate a large and diverse collective of local artists. (Adults; Gallery)
Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival
We are switching it up this year! Instead of the Pumpkin Fair, we are throwing a Harvest Festival! There will be fall-inspired games, crafts, and treats for the whole family to enjoy! (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room, Willow Room, & Second Floor)
Saturday Morning Book Club (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Saturday Morning Book Club (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Join us this month for an informal discussion of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. Stop by the Pine Bluffs Branch to pick up your copy of the book. For more information about the book, please call the library or visit with staff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Kindermusik®
Kindermusik®
Sing, sway, laugh, and play with skilled educator Laura Sutton. (Ages 2 – 5; Early Literacy Center)
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Craig Johnson Book Signing: Land of Wolves
Craig Johnson Book Signing: Land of Wolves
Come hear Craig Johnson read excerpts from his newest release, Land of Wolves. Books will be available for purchase at the event from Barnes & Noble. Meet Johnson and get your copy signed afterward. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Dinner and a Book Club (Burns Branch)
Dinner and a Book Club (Burns Branch)
Join us for a relaxing evening as we discuss The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory. Bring your copy of the book and a dish to share for our potato bar potluck. For more information about the book, call the library or visit with staff. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
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Library for All
Library for All
Welcome back to our program specifically geared towards adults with disabilities. This year we will meet consistently on the third Wednesday of the month. Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO© fun! Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Start Your Own Business
Start Your Own Business
Learn the basic steps to starting a small business in Wyoming, including evaluating the feasibility of your business concept and preparing a business plan. Presented in partnership with Wyoming SBDC Network and L2B. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
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Your Legacy: Family, Church, and Charity
Your Legacy: Family, Church, and Charity
Do you plan on giving after you’re gone? Are there people and organizations you want to help financially? Learn how you can provide for your loved ones, your church, and your community’s future according to your final wishes. Choose from one of three class times. Presented in partnership with Thrivent Financial and L2B. (Adults; Willow Room)
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Positive Aging
Positive Aging
In the film The Age of Adaline (rated PG-13), a young woman, born at the turn of the twentieth century, is rendered ageless after an accident. After many solitary years, she meets a man who complicates the eternal life she has settled into. Enjoy free popcorn and a discussion afterward. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
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Yoga Together
Yoga Together
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Zoo! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
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Teen Writers’ Club
Teen Writers’ Club
Need some space to do some writing or share your stories? Connect with other creatives at our monthly meeting and get your writing featured in our teen blog. (Grades 7-12; Teen Lounge)
Bonkers for Bingo (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Bonkers for Bingo (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Join us after school as we play the all-time favorite game of BINGO! Try your luck and win some cool prizes. During the fun, enjoy some tasty refreshments. (Grades 2-6; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
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Taxpayer Advocate Service: Problem Solving Day
Taxpayer Advocate Service: Problem Solving Day
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will be available to assist seniors, caretakers, and family members with tax issues they have not been able to resolve with the IRS. Take advantage of this free service and drop in between 10am and 3pm for personalized, step-by-step guidance. Presented in partnership with Taxpayer Advocate Service and L2B. (Adults; Willow Room)
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Brown Bag Book Club (2nd half of book)
Brown Bag Book Club (2nd half of book)
Book club will meet twice during the month of September. We will review the first half of the book on September 12 and the second half on September 26. Feel free to join the discussion even if you miss an earlier session! Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal. Desserts and drinks will be provided. We will be reading Escape ...
Banned Book Slam (Burns Branch)
Banned Book Slam (Burns Branch)
It’s Banned Books Week and you’re invited to book it on down to the “Cooney Roost,” the beatnik word for library! Bring your favorite banned or challenged book and read aloud a few lines for the other hipsters to enjoy. If you’re brave enough, share aloud one of your own poems, similar to the poetry slams of the ‘60s. Try ...
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Boomers: Side-gigs and Freelancing in Retirement
Boomers: Side-gigs and Freelancing in Retirement
Ready to retire but don’t want to quit working altogether? Need a flexible “side-gig” to occupy some of your time? Come chat with like-minded boomers and discover your next adventure. Drop in to enjoy a light morning snack and walk through an easy exercise that can help you decide whether self-employment or part-time work will meet your needs. Presented in ...
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What to Do in the Fall Garden
What to Do in the Fall Garden
Cool days and crisp nights make autumn a great time for gardening! Learn about planting in the fall (including bulbs), collecting and caring for fall-ripened seeds, protecting and “winterizing” your garden, and providing winter habitat for wildlife. We’ll also discuss what you can do to make the spring gardening rush more manageable. (Adults & Teens; Cottonwood Room)
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Tween Make-It Monday
Tween Make-It Monday
Celebrate Banned Books Week by creating some book-tastic crafts! We will be up-cycling old books and using them in fun new ways. (Grades 3-6; Early Literacy Center)
World to Wyoming Tour with Mark Jenkins
World to Wyoming Tour with Mark Jenkins
Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain, conceals one of the greatest collection of rock paintings on earth, 4000-year-old paintings depict a lost world of giraffes and elephants, snakes and springbok, bow hunters and community celebrations. On assignment for National Geographic in 2015, writer Mark Jenkins climbed Brandberg in 120 degree heat to explore this alfresco art museum and reflect on the challenges ...
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Introduction to Finding Grants
Introduction to Finding Grants
Are you new to the field of grant seeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including who funds nonprofits and what their motivations are, what funders really want to know about ...
Baby Lapsit
Baby Lapsit
Join us for a short storytime session 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 (Burns Branch)
Friday Matinee (Burns Branch)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch a matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library) Movies by Week October 4: Wonder Park (rated PG) October 11: UglyDolls (rated PG) October 18: Monster Family (rated PG) October 25: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. ...
Movies at the Library (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Movies at the Library (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Come to the library on Friday afternoons to watch a variety of family-friendly films. We’ll watch a different movie each week. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks to enjoy as you watch! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Movies by Week October 4: Dog Town (rated NR) October 11: Wonder Park (rated PG) October 18: A Dog’s ...
Gamers Unite!
Gamers Unite!
Are you into video games or interested in modding and restoring old hardware? Come and see what our club is doing this month and join in on the fun. (Grades 7-12; Sage Room)