Positive Aging: Michael Collins

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

Please join us for the historical biopic (R, 1996) about Irish revolutionary leader Michael Collins. Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, and Julia Roberts portray the real-life heroes who helped to set the stage for the creation of the Irish Free State. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided as we learn a bit of history together. Optional chair yoga and ...

Seed Library Opening Day

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

“Check out” seeds for your garden! Choose from a wide variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables, all suitable for beginning gardeners in our climate. Seeds are free and no library card is needed. Each person is limited to 12 packets of seeds. Presented by Seed Library of Laramie County, a joint project of Laramie County Library System and Laramie County ...

Adult Craft Night: DIY Flower Pots and Seedlings (RSVP Required)

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

Join us to celebrate opening week of the Seed Library of Laramie County with decorate-it-yourself flower pots! We’ll fill our beautiful creations with soil and seeds from the Seed Library. Then, take them home and watch them sprout! All supplies will be provided as well as beverages. Reserve your spot by clicking the link below. Adults 18 and over only, ...

Positive Aging: Respect

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

Please join us for the viewing of the remarkable movie Respect (PG-13, 2021). The captivating life and career journey of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, is depicted through the talented acting of Jennifer Hudson and directed by Liesl Tommy. Optional chair yoga and discussion to follow. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Finding Your Irish Ancestors

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

We will explore the complicated history of Ireland, and the print and Internet resources that will enable you to find out more about your Irish ancestors. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Book Discussion Group

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

Catch up on your spring to-be-read list and join us in reading Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. An intriguing mystery is woven throughout Owens’s rich description of North Carolina’s coastal marshlands in this coming-of-age tale about the lovely yet odd young Kya. Come to the library’s 3rd floor Ask Here desk to retrieve your copy of the book ...

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Genealogy One-On-One Consultations (RSVP Required)

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

April 1–27 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance in 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 ...

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Computer Help (RSVP Required)

Computer Classroom 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, 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; Computer Classroom)

Racial/Ethnic Bias: Reaching for Understanding (RSVP Required)

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

Join us to explore the challenges and rewards of reaching across racial/ethnic divides for understanding and common ground. We will watch an abridged documentary and short follow-up related to one man’s controversial approach and his success in changing hearts and minds. Then, there will be facilitated small-group discussions about issues raised by these film clips, designed to improve understanding of ...

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Computer Help (RSVP Required)

Computer Classroom 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, 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; Computer Classroom)

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, provide refund timing information, and 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 advantage of ...

Lunch & Learn: Commercial and Business Lending 101

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

Bring your lunch and learn about the business financials typically required for a business loan application. The session will provide an overview of statements including net worth, personal financial statement, business debt coverage ratio, rent roll, schedule of liabilities, and more.  Presented in partnership with Meridian Trust FCU and L2B. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

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! Earth Day is celebrated in April each year, so we’ll be planting seeds from the Seed Library of Laramie County in take-home, biodegradable containers. You will be able to choose from a variety of veggie, flower, and herb seeds. Please bring your ...

Classic Conversations: Lunch & Learn

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

Join Maestro William Intriligator and Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s own principal horn Ben Shafer for an informal and entertaining discussion, including musical insights about the concert on April 15. Patrons may attend in person in the Cottonwood Room, or view the live-stream on the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s Facebook page. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Positive Aging: The Fountain

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

Please join us for a viewing of The Fountain (PG-13, 2006). Three parallel stories chronicle a desperate husband’s (Hugh Jackman) search for a cure for his cancer-stricken wife. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event and discussion to follow the movie. (Adults; Sunflower 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 and print resources available in the library’s Special Collections. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Adult Craft Night: Earth-Friendly Book Arts (RSVP Required)

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

Celebrate Earth Day library-style by learning how to make books using recycled materials! We’ll explore how to upcycle all sorts of materials by folding, sewing, and gluing our own books. RSVP for the April 19 session by clicking the link below. Adults 18 and over only, please. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP for the April 19 Session

Adult Craft Night: Earth-Friendly Book Arts (RSVP Required)

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

Celebrate Earth Day library-style by learning how to make books using recycled materials! We’ll explore how to upcycle all sorts of materials by folding, sewing, and gluing our own books. RSVP for the April 20 session by clicking the link below. Adults 18 and over only, please. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP for the April 20 Session

AARP Free Shred Event (RSVP Required)

Laramie County Library 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. Up to two large boxes per vehicle. Please enter from 23rd Street. Reserve your ...

Water Talk with Laramie County Conservation District

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

Gain a better understanding of the big picture of water in our county for Earth Day! Join Water Specialist Jeff Geyer as he discusses water conservation and water supply and demand in Cheyenne. (Adults; Sunflower Room)