Classic Conversations

Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Join Maestro William Intriligator and featured guest musicians Aundi Marie Moore and Derek Jenkins for an informal and entertaining discussion including musical insights about the concert on April 13. Patrons may attend the event in the Cottonwood Room or view the recording on the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s Facebook page. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Movies for Mindful Aging: The Zookeeper’s Wife

Sunflower Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Please join us for a viewing of The Zookeeper’s Wife (PG-13, 2017) featuring Jessica Chastain, Johan Heldenbergh, and Daniel Brühl. Based on the book by Diane Ackerman and the real-life events of zookeepers Antonia and Dr. Jan Zabinski. Experience the nurturing spirit and steadfastness of the Zabinski family as the Warsaw Zoo becomes a safe haven for Jewish refugees during ...

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Genealogy One-on-One Consultations

3rd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

April 1–30 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance moving past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help research your family history by using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org or ...

Small Business Pitch Night

Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Come hear from our new Laramie County small businesses! Participating owners will give a five-minute pitch on who they are, what they are passionate about, and how their business provides value in our community. This is a great opportunity to meet your new “neighbors” and enjoy networking (and, of course, snacks). Want to provide a pitch? Contact Kenny Overby at ...

Library for All

Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Join us in welcoming Cheyenne’s own Shane Fox of The American Mountain Men as he shares historical information and artifacts about the mountain men of Wyoming spanning the years 1810–1840. Please bring your staff and lunch with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Genealogy Basics

Sunflower Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Learn how to get started finding your family in the U.S. Federal Census and vital records using both internet genealogy databases, such as Ancestry Library Edition, and print resources available in our LCLS Special Collections. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

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Genealogy One-on-One Consultations

3rd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

April 1–30 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance moving past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help research your family history by using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org or ...

Midlife Mastery: Cancel the Mean Girl

Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Ladies! Do you feel as if you are constantly faced with figuring out your body’s changing needs? Are the changes in your life shaking your confidence? Join Mary Bushkuhl for a frank discussion on how to manage anxiety, loss of focus and concentration, mood changes, and irritability that can disrupt your life. It’s time to cancel your inner mean girl! ...

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Chair Yoga: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannan from Blossom Yoga Studio every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. We will practice yoga while seated or standing for 45 minutes. Afterward, participants are invited to share an inspiring literature-related item: a gratitude, a poignant poem, a favorite quote, book, movie, or podcast. All ...

History of Botanical Art

Sunflower Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

From Egyptian carvings to contemporary paintings, flowers and plants have been a favorite subject of artists for millennia. Come hear Janet Vetter—avid gardener, flower enthusiast, and watercolor artist—share her passion and knowledge of this history of botanic art, and discover a whole new way to appreciate the buds about to bloom in your own garden. This program was developed by ...

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Genealogy One-on-One Consultations

3rd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

April 1–30 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance moving past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help research your family history by using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org or ...

Book Discussion Group

Sunflower Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

For April we’ll be reading Anthony Doerr’s collection of shorts, Memory Wall. Comprised of two novellas and five short stories, Memory Wall explores what memory is and how it affects us as humans. A limited number of books are available; please visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to check out a copy while supplies last! (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Effective Communication Strategies

Willow Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Communication is more than talking and listening—it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use their words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone ...

Taxpayer Advocate Service: Problem-Solving Day

Willow Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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 as well as resources for checking refund statuses. TAS can also assist individuals and small businesses with tax issues they have not been able to resolve with the IRS. ...

On the Trail of the Jackalope with Michael P. Branch

Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Kick off your weekend with a delightful blend of hors d’oeuvres and entertainment! Author Michael P. Branch invites you to an engaging discussion centered around his book, On the Trail of the Jackalope: How a Legend Captured the World’s Imagination and Helped Us Cure Cancer. In this captivating exploration, Branch unravels the jackalope journey from the Great Depression in Douglas, ...

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Computer Help (RSVP Required)

3rd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Third Floor Ask Here Desk)

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Chair Yoga: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannan from Blossom Yoga Studio every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. We will practice yoga while seated or standing for 45 minutes. Afterward, participants are invited to share an inspiring literature-related item: a gratitude, a poignant poem, a favorite quote, book, movie or podcast. All ...

Library for All

Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun! Please bring your staff with you. For May, we’ll be planting seeds from the Seed Library to take home. We’ll be able to choose from vegetables, herbs, and flowers. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Movies for Mindful Aging: Gran Torino

Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

A seemingly disgruntled and bigoted widower forms an unlikely friendship with his neighbor, who is flirting with getting involved with a gang.  War veteran Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) is drawn into the life and culture of his Hmong neighbors and learns to appreciate their differences as they come together to protect their neighborhood. Walt’s classic Gran Torino will delight car ...

AARP Free Shred Event

Library Parking Lot 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Stay one step ahead of identity thieves by shredding personal and financial documents at this free, drive-through shredding event, sponsored by AARP Wyoming and Laramie County Library. Please bring your documents in something easy to dump into the shred truck such as boxes or paper bags. Patrons are limited to two (2) large boxes of documents per vehicle. Please enter ...