Adult Events

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)

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 ...

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, ...

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)

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 ...

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 ...

Get some ideas for where to go on your next summer trip and start planning with a comprehensive planning system designed to maximize your outdoor adventure fun! This is the first in a series of three workshops focused on hiking and backpacking on area trails.  Keep an eye out for additional sessions June 1 & 15, 2024. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Local crafter Anne Krotz will show us how to make homemade greeting cards, demonstrating several different card making tools and techniques. Seats are limited so please click the link below to RSVP. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP

This class will take you beyond the very basics of genealogy research and into some forgotten resources that can tell you about your ancestors. We will discuss how to use internet and print resources to research your ancestors in newspapers and wills as well as church, land, immigration, and military records. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Local artist Terry Kreuzer will host a reception to celebrate the work of Creative Aging workshop participants, who spent eight weeks exploring creativity, wisdom, and daily living in the context of aging. Come view the artwork and meet the artists! Supported in part by a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts ...

Join us this May as we read Neverhome, Laird Hunt’s disquieting Civil War novel about a farmer’s wife turned Union soldier. Brazen and audacious, Ash sets out to serve in lieu of her gentle husband, Bartholomew, but the further she wades into the bloodshed of war, the more disconnected from reality she becomes. A limited number of books are available; ...

Learn some basics of hiking and backpacking with a 15-minute presentation followed by hands-on stations with gear including water filters, sleeping bags, pads, tents, and backpacks.  This is the second in a three-part series. Attendance at earlier sessions is not required.  Keep an eye out for our final session on June 15! (Adults; Sunflower Room)