April is known for Earth Day and the sowing of spring seedlings, so join Laramie County Library in reading Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower. This dystopian tale takes us to the near future of 2024 where young Lauren Oya Olamina strikes out amidst a desolate landscape to establish a hopeful new religion she calls Earthseed. Come to the 3rd ...
Join with representatives (both human and canine) from local animal shelters to celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! You can fill out adoption documents, see pictures of other adoptable animals, learn how to take care of your new pet, and donate pet food and supplies to the shelters. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Learn the fundamentals of starting a business in Wyoming! We’ll cover business models and plans, the feasibility of business ideas, legal structure and regulations, and the reality of start-up financing. Presented in partnership with the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). RSVP for this event below. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to ...
Master Gardener, Catherine Wissner, will instruct participants on the design and assembly of drip irrigation systems for home gardening. Get your hands on a variety of irrigation implements at this event to inspire ideas for your own drip system configurations! This event is presented by the Laramie County Master Gardeners and the Seed Library of Laramie County. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a trivia champ? Join us for Jeopardy!® Battle for prizes and bragging rights! RSVP below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
Welcome to our event specifically geared towards adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun! For our May event, we will be planting an herb from the Seed Library of Laramie County to take home. Please bring your staff with you. RSVP for this event below. (Adults; Cottonwood Room) Click Here to RSVP
Due to the predicted winter weather conditions on Friday, May 20, this event has been canceled. Celebrate National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day by riding to the library on your way home! Bike by the library for Bike Show ‘n Tell, to come talk shop, or just to grab a cool beverage as you cruise through. Ride safe, ...
Looking for grants for your nonprofit? This can be made more difficult by the fact that 90% of U.S. foundations do not have websites! Come learn how to use Foundation Directory Online (FDO) to find funders. With over 140,000 grantmaker profiles, FDO is the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers. Presented in partnership with Candid. Please note, this class ...
This workshop will help you start your search for your Nordic ancestors who immigrated to the United States. We will focus on your ancestors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, but will also touch on Finland, Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. We will show research strategies using genealogy databases, DNA matches, and print resources. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
May’s Book Discussion Group read will be Jodi Picoult’s A Spark of Light, which recounts the tense standoff between hostages and the hostage taker in a women’s health clinic. The novel probes difficult questions such as balancing the rights of pregnant women and the unborn along with what it means to be a good parent. Come to the 3rd floor ...
June 1–August 15 Read for prizes in our annual Summer Reading Challenge! With ticket drawings, level prizes, completion prizes, and activities throughout the summer, there is no better time to dive in to our ocean-themed challenge. Visit LaramieCountyLibrary.org/SRC2022 to begin this year’s Summer Reading voyage. Register for a Beanstack account or sign in with your existing account to start tracking ...
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 and resources for checking on refund statuses. TAS can also assist individuals and small businesses with tax issues they have not been able to resolve with the IRS. Take ...
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a trivia champ? Join us for Jeopardy!® Battle for prizes and bragging rights! RSVP below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
We’ll provide the bag, the books, and the bargain! Stop by the library’s Book Sale Room on the first floor to fill up one of our bags with items of your choice for only $5! (All Ages; Book Sale Room)
Whether you’re 7 or 70, everyone is invited to this fun chess event! Each month we will get together and spend the first part of the hour exploring fun strategy and spend the rest of the time playing. (All Ages; Cottonwood Room)
Learn the fundamentals of starting a business in Wyoming! We’ll cover business models and plans, the feasibility of business ideas, legal structure and regulations, and the reality of start-up financing. Presented in partnership with the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). RSVP for this event below to reserve your spot. (Adults; Sunflower ...
Welcome to our event specifically geared towards adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun! Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Learn about elections in Laramie County, discover how you can assist at the polls, register to vote, see what’s on your ballot, and find resources to help you become an informed voter. Presented in partnership with the Laramie County Clerk’s Office and Cheyenne League of Women Voters. (Adults; Willow Room)
Learn how to get started finding your family in the U.S. Federal Census and vital records using internet genealogy databases such as Ancestry Library and print resources in our Special Collections. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Seeking new experiences in the outdoors? Learn about exciting exploration opportunities in the U.S. National Forests that do not have the crowds of national parks. Local authors (and library volunteers) Scott and Tiff Sink will share their knowledge garnered by hiking in all 155 National Forests. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
