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Spooky Short Story Contest

Pine Bluffs Branch 110 East 2nd St, Pine Bluffs

October 1–26 Library Hours We're ready for ghostly apparitions, other-worldly visitors, dark forests, scary nights, and creepy creatures. Chill us with your best and spookiest short story! Please, one original short story per writer submitted in person at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library or by emailing to pinebluffs@lclsonline.org. Entry deadline is October 26 and all short stories will be displayed ...

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Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries: African Americans in Civil War Medicine

3rd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne

October 8–November 15 Library Hours This traveling banner exhibition from the National Library of Medicine explores the stories of the African American men and women who, during the American Civil War, overcame prejudices to serve as soldiers, nurses, surgeons, laundresses, cooks, and laborers. Their participation in the war challenged the prescribed notions about race and gender and pushed the boundaries ...

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Laramie County Library Ofrendas ֍

1st Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne

October 14–November 4 Library Hours Help us remember our loved ones by visiting our display of Día de los Muertos ofrendas. These ofrendas were put together by library staff to commemorate and honor their family members. (All Ages; 1st Floor)

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Hogwarts House Cup Beanstack Challenge

October 1–31 Library Hours Welcome to our fourth annual House Cup reading challenge in Beanstack!  Will Ravenclaw be able to defend their title, or will they be knocked off the pedestal? Join us to see if Gryffindor, Slytherin, or Hufflepuff can defeat Ravenclaw and claim the House Cup! Recruit your housemates and sign up beginning October 1 to start logging ...

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Civics in the Library: Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?

3rd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne

October 1–31 Library Hours Civics plays an incredibly important role in assisting U.S. citizens in knowing the duties of being citizens and their rights. Test your knowledge with a condensed version of the U.S. Citizenship exam, and earn a prize if you pass the test! (Adults; 3rd Floor Ask Here Desk)

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Computer Help

Computer Classroom 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, Cheyenne

October 1–31 by appointment Library Hours 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/. (Adult; Computer Classroom)

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Genealogy One-on-One Consultations

3rd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne

October 1–31 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance to move past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help you research your family history using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org ...

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Make it Mondays

Burns Branch 112 Main Street, Burns

Mondays: October 7, 14, 21, 28 1–5pm Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: October 7: Hedgehogs October 14: CLOSED October 21: Pinecone Pumpkins October 28: Spiders (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

Pre-K Crafternoon

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne

Monday, October 21 3:30–4:30pm Come get crafty with us! We will be reading a story and doing a craft together based on our Tales Together theme. This event is meant for preschoolers and their grown-ups. (Pre-K and Caregivers; Early Literacy Center)

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Brown Bag Book Club (RSVP Required)

Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne

Mondays: October 7, 21 4–5pm Brown Bag Book Club is back - FOR TEENS! Each month, teens in grades 7–12 will read a book and enjoy fun activities along with a sweet treat. Participants may bring a “brown bag” lunch if they choose; beverages will be provided. For October, we will be reading The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier. Participants ...