Come learn beginner Japanese with Yuki from University of Wyoming’s Japan Outreach Initiative! Bring your friends as we learn to speak and write basic phrases in Japanese and hear about Yuki’s experience growing up in Japan. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Enjoy a screening of the Off-Broadway one-woman show Tea for Three starring Emmy Award-winning actress Elaine Bromka. Tea for Three offers a behind-the-scenes look at three of America’s First Ladies–Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, and Betty Ford–as they navigate the public sphere of First Ladydom. The screening will be followed by a virtual talkback with the actress. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
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 ...
Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun! This month, we’ll be making sensory bottles with sticks, beans, and rice. Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Let’s get together for cake decorating and make something beautifully sweet! Mother’s Day is coming and wouldn’t it be fun to learn how to make her a special treat? Better yet, sign up together for a fun evening out! We’ll learn some beginner tips and easy tricks that will make your desserts look professional! All supplies will be provided for ...
Please join us for a viewing of McFarland, USA (PG, 2015). Based on a true story, a band of novice runners and an unlikely coach come together to create an enduring legacy. Kevin Costner stars in this inspirational movie about grit and determination in a predominantly Latino community. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at ...
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 research your ancestors in newspapers, wills, church records, land records, immigration records, military records, and beyond using both Internet and print resources. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
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 also donate pet food and supplies, learn more about pet care, and fill out adoption papers. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Please join us for a viewing of Mr. Holmes (PG, 2015). Dementia and declining years are working against Sherlock Holmes as he recalls the final case that forced him to retire and retreat to the coast of Dover, England. A young apprentice joins Sherlock’s adventure. Ian McKellen stars. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at ...
Join us this May in reading The Secret Life of Violet Grant by Beatriz Williams. In 1912, Violet Schuyler travels to Europe to pursue a physics career. Fifty-two years later, her grand-niece, Vivian Schuyler, receives a mysterious package that leads her to investigate the shadowy life of a relative she never knew she had until now. A limited number of ...
June 1–30 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 ...
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)
Summer is finally here! Let’s get together and make a concrete, mosaic garden stepping stone to take home and enjoy. All supplies will be provided for class use. Adults 18 and over only, please. Reserve your spot below. (Adults; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP
Please join us for a viewing of The Woman King (PG-13, 2022) starring Viola Davis. Inspired by true historical events in the Kingdom of Dahomey in the 18th and 19th centuries, warrior Nansica fights for her peoples’ freedom while grappling with her past. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event ...
Conducting family history research on your African-American ancestors can be difficult. This class will give you some hints about where to search beyond standard genealogy resources. We will look into census records, Freedman’s Bank Records, military records, newspapers, DNA research, and more. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun. We’ll also get signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge, which isn’t just for kids; adults can track their progress and earn prizes, too! Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Come meet with representatives from Laramie County Community College (LCCC) as they share information to help you pursue a career in Information Technology (IT). Members of LCCC faculty will teach IT concepts and share resources for breaking further into the field. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Join fellow readers, library lovers, and bookworms at the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium for Laramie County Library Foundation’s afternoon event celebrating some of Wyoming’s incredible authors! Craig Blumenshine will moderate the panel of local writers and community icons, Dave Freudenthal, Rod Miller, and Bob Budd, as they discuss their intriguing books, all of which explore different facets of our great state. Following the ...
Kick off your Summer Reading Challenge and join us this June in discussing Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel Big Little Lies. The lives of three women with different backgrounds become entangled when they enroll their young children in the same school. As their friendship progresses and small secrets morph into big revelations, the women find themselves caught up in an irreversible ...
July 1—31 Library Hours You make history every day! Visit the library to record your own brief oral history in celebration of Civic Season. Civic Season unites our oldest federal holiday, Independence Day, with our newest, Juneteenth, mobilizing a movement to understand our past and shape our future. Email DScott@lclsonline.org or call 307-773-7219 to make an appointment. This event is ...
