Adult Events

Do you know that your library has self-monitored blood pressure kits available to check out?  Come speak with a Healthy Heart Ambassador (HHA) from HealthWorks to discuss blood pressure monitoring. HHA ambassadors will share best practices for checking your blood pressure. They will also provide information on chronic disease care management programs that may be of benefit to you and/or your family. ...

Bring your lunch and meet Kenny Overby, your new Laramie County SBDC Regional Director! Kenny will cover the keys to successfully planning, launching, and measuring success in your new venture. Let business counselors help you enjoy starting your business. (Adults; Windflower Room)

A panel of three historians (D. Claudia Thompson, Larry Ball, and John Davis) will discuss Tom Horn and his legacy in a panel moderated by historian Rick Ewig. This event is co-sponsored by the Wyoming State Archives Speaker Series, held the second Thursday of every month. These events allow in-person or virtual participation. For more information, visit the Wyoming State ...

Please join us for a screening of a family favorite, Young Frankenstein (PG, 1974). Hollywood greats including Gene Wilder, Teri Garr, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Peter Boyle, and Marty Feldman star in this spooky comedy directed by Mel Brooks. Themed refreshments and popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event and discussion to follow the ...

Scammers are sophisticated these days, and separating the real from the phony can be tough. We’ll explore how to spot and avoid common scams, tactics scammers use, and what to do if you’re asked for personal information or you’ve already been targeted. In addition, we’ll review resources to help protect yourself and your family. Register through AARP’s website at aarp.cvent.com/WY_events. ...

Join Maestro Intriligator and guest pianist Adam Zukiewicz for an informal and entertaining discussion including musical insights about the concert on October 21. Patrons may attend the event in the Cottonwood Room or view the livestream on the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s Facebook page. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Medicare Advantage Plans are new to Wyoming.  You are receiving a lot of advertising on Medicare Advantage Plans.  What are they?  Is a Medicare Advantage Plan the best option for me? What are the true costs of a Medicare Advantage Plan?  What about all of the “extra benefits” that are advertised?  Answers to these questions will be provided. Register through AARP’s ...

Join us for a night of cowboy poetry and Western music! Musician John Lowell and poet Randy Rieman are touring as a duo for the first time, and you won’t want to miss it as they share two sets of stories and songs of the American West. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Join us in celebrating the spirit of Halloween as we read horror writer Grady Hendrix’s The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires. Patricia Campbell is an overwhelmed and disenchanted 90s housewife whose one bright spot in life is the friendships she’s sowed in her true crime book club. Her not-so-idyllic existence is disrupted when a charming stranger moves to ...

Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities. Hey there ghosts and ghoulies, join us for a fang-tastic Halloween party. The library will provide the music and some healthy snacks. You provide your costumes and a favorite spooky dessert. All treats and no tricks for this fun-filled October afternoon. Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Whether you’re just beginning to anticipate a need, helping coordinate a big move, or taking care of a family member full-time, having a good decision framework will make the process easier. During this session, we will share a framework to help you make plans to care for friends, family members or loved ones. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with ...

Visit with some adorable, adoptable dogs and cats from Black Dog Animal Rescue, and possibly take one home to join your family! While you are here at the library, you can donate pet food and supplies, learn more about pet care, and fill out adoption papers. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)