Did you know that April is Citizen Science Month? What is citizen science? “Citizen science is an invitation to everyone to participate in real science.” You can find many citizen science projects online, but we’d like to celebrate citizen science this week by providing take-home STEM projects. We will have projects available for children in grades Pre-K through 6. (Grades ...
Spring into reading and join Laramie County Library for a Virtual Book Discussion Group! April’s read will be The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link, and come to the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to sign out a copy of the book. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Graphic Novel Club will meet twice during the month of April. We will review the first half of the graphic novel on the 13th and the second half on the 27th. Participants can pick up their graphic novel to check out on the 2nd floor of the library, or via the library’s curbside pick-up service. Our graphic novel for the ...
We’ll continue our virtual exploration of genealogy resources available on the Internet such as those at FamilySearch.org and FindAGrave.com. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Celebrate the love of books, family and languages from your own home! Pick up a celebratory activity pack at the library (beginning April 26th—only available while supplies last) and tune into our special, pre-recorded bilingual Spanish-English storytime at https://lclsonline.org/early-literacy-programming/. On April 30th, celebrate children’s day/book day by reading a story in a different language! Celebramos el amor de los libros, ...
Have fun with a STEAM challenge each month that promotes creativity, building, and problem solving. The April challenge is to build an insect home. You are encouraged to finish the challenge and then join us for virtual presentations of completed projects and participate in a discussion. You can also send a photo of your completed challenge to Burns@lclsonline.org for display ...
Role-playing adventure is just a click away. Join our Teen D&D online community and get started on creating a character today. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem! Laramie County Library is now offering 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 ...
Join us for a pre-recorded interactive early literacy class. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! A new session is posted each Monday morning and will be available all week. Click here to participate: https://lclsonline.org/early-literacy-programming/ Each week, we will offer three chances to participate in an Early Literacy Class! A virtual class on Tuesday at 10am, a ...
All week long you can pick up a craft packet with the supplies needed to create a pop-up tulip card for your mom, grandma, aunt, or any special someone. Plus, fill out a paper flower to tell us why she is special. While you’re here, check out the display of books featuring traditional and non-traditional roles of motherhood. (All Ages; ...
Library Hours Get crafty on Mondays! Visit the Burns Branch Library to pick up a craft packet to take home and create a curled paper hyacinth bouquet; perfect to give to moms, a friend, or to brighten up a room. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Join us for a live virtual Tales Together via Zoom! During this interactive Early Literacy Class we will practice new skills, incorporate books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! RSVP for this class at https://lclsonline.org/calendar/ and receive an email with a Zoom link for the live event. Each week, we will offer three chances to participate in an Early Literacy Class! ...
Library Hours Visit the Pine Bluffs Branch Library to pick up all the supplies you need to make colorful daisies, roses, tulips, and more! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Library Hours Celebrate the superpower of reading in our Children’s Book Week Superpower Challenge. Kids can earn badges while discovering a new passion or reaffirming a current interest. This challenge will involve activities divided into various categories from STEAM to social activism. Stop by the Pine Bluffs Branch Library for challenges, activities, and book lists. (Ages 6–12; Pine Bluffs Branch ...
The Force is strong with this one! Sign up to receive a DIY Lightsaber Kit to celebrate May the Fourth. Instructions will be included and an online tutorial will be available on the library website. This event is intended for kids in grades 3–12. Kits will be available for pick up on April 26th. Kits are limited so reserve yours ...
Join us via Zoom to watch all three of the original Star Wars movies. RSVP for the Zoom link, sit back, and enjoy a story from long ago in a galaxy far, far away . . . . RSVP for this event above to receive the Zoom link via email. (All Ages; Live via Zoom)
Connect with us on Discord to watch popular anime episodes and discuss them in the chat. Our Café community is growing and so are the activities. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem! Laramie County Library is now offering Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat, and play online. To participate, you will need a phone, tablet, or computer ...
Virtual Brown Bag Book Club will meet twice during the month of May. We will review the first half of the book on the 6th and the second half of the book on the 20th. Participants can pick up their book to check out on the 2nd floor of the library or by utilizing the library’s curbside pick-up service, along ...
Jeri Hunter from the Wyoming Taxpayer Advocate Service will present an overview of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which can help certain workers and families reduce their taxes and increase their refund amounts. We will cover the details of the EITC and help you determine whether you qualify. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the ...
Join Laura Sutton from Rhythm & You for a fun time with books, music, and movement. Come to the 2nd floor of the library to pick up your free rhythm kit, or request one utilizing the library’s curbside pick-up service to participate in all the fun! RSVP for this event above to receive the Zoom link via email. (Ages 2–5; ...
Do you have old family photos or old newspaper clippings that you’d like to preserve? What should you do to care for the antique family Bible in your closet? Join us to learn how to preserve your genealogical research and family history documents. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Been itching for some Minecraft, Jackbox, or Twitch Plays: Pokémon? Join our Next Level community and help decide what we play together next. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem! Laramie County Library is now offering Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat, and play online. To participate, you will need a phone, tablet, or computer with internet connection ...
Join us on Zoom for our book club discussion of Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd. Don’t forget to pick up next month’s title, Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger from the Pine Bluffs Branch Library. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Ready for adventure? Join in our book club meeting! This month, we will be reading from Inca Gold by James Becket. You won’t need your own copy since we will be reading and choosing our adventure together! Drop in at the Burns or Pine Bluffs branch to pick up your interactive club activity bag before we meet virtually. RSVP for ...
Wish you could escape to another place? Want to explore the world without having to pack a bag? This is the club for you! We will be exploring the world’s different places and cultures…virtually! Every month we will explore a new place, then we will meet to discuss the places we have visited. RSVP for this event above to receive ...
Help us kick off our Summer Reading Book Club with The Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss and start out our summer scavenger adventure by finding books in the library and elsewhere throughout the community. Prepare to become an expert book scavenger by visiting https://bookscavenger.com/. RSVP for this event above to receive the Zoom link via email. (Ages 8–12; Live via ...
Go virtual with us! The book this month is Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal. For more information, please call 307-547-2249 or visit with Burns Branch Library staff. RSVP for this event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Calling all adventurers! Join our club! This month we will be reading Race Forever by R.A. Montgomery. No need to read the book ahead of time, we will be reading and choosing our adventure together. Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor of the library to pick up your interactive club activity bag (available beginning May 12th) ...
We’re kicking off our Summer Reading Challenge theme, “Believe the imPAWsible!” Join us for a wild hour of animal-themed BINGO to win prizes. After Bingo games, we will read The Baby BeeBee Bird and participate in a birdfeeder craft! Pick up Bingo and craft packets at the Burns Branch and also check out some PAWsome books to get you started ...
Virtual Brown Bag Book Club will meet twice during the month of May. We will review the first half of the book on the 6th and the second half of the book on the 20th. Participants can pick up their book to check out on the 2nd floor of the library or by utilizing the library’s curbside pick-up service, along ...
Enjoy the company of fellow adults while learning to paint! Pick up your reserved painting kit at the 3rd floor Ask Here desk or via the library’s curbside pick-up service and chill your favorite beverage for a creative evening of laid-back fun. We’ll learn to paint a fun design together and sip the night away! Beginner and experienced painters welcome. ...
May 21–August 16 Read for prizes in our annual Summer Reading Challenge! With ticket drawings, completion prizes, and events throughout the summer, it is sure to be a doggone good time! Visit LaramieCountyLibrary.org/summer-reading-challenge-2021 to begin this year’s Summer Reading adventure by registering for a Beanstack account or signing in with your existing account. Track your reading progress in Beanstack until ...
You don’t need a Yoga mat to join in on this fun and different way of interacting with stories and books! Experience stretching, and fun with this special, virtual, live, early literacy class! RSVP for this class above to receive an email with a Zoom link for the live event. (Children & Families; Live via Zoom)
Join us at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library to kick off the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge with fun, games, crafts, and plenty of books to get your summer reading started! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a trivia champ? Join us for Jeopardy!® Battle for prizes and bragging rights! RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Summer Reading has begun! Join our Summer Reading Challenge Read-A-Thon to get started on your Summer Reading goal. As you read and complete activities, you will be able to earn minutes in your reading log. Stop by the 2nd floor Ask Here desk or use our curbside pick-up service to pick up your Read-A-Thon kit which will keep up your ...
Join Laramie County Library for a Virtual Book Discussion Group! May’s read will be My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link, and come to the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to check out a copy of the book. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Have fun with a STEAM challenge each month that promotes creativity, building, and problem solving. The May challenge is to invent an original board game for your family to play. You are encouraged to finish the challenge and then join us for virtual presentations of completed projects and participate in a discussion. You can also send a photo of your ...
Read for prizes in our annual Summer Reading Challenge! With ticket drawings, completion prizes, and events throughout the summer, it is sure to be a doggone good time! Visit LaramieCountyLibrary.org/summer-reading-challenge-2021 to begin this year’s Summer Reading adventure by registering for a Beanstack account or signing in with your existing account. Track your reading progress in Beanstack until you reach the ...
