Adult Events

It’s time to “bee” informed about some of earth’s most wonderful, interesting, and important insects: bees! Join horticulturist and Master Gardner Program Coordinator Catherine Wissner as she presents on honey bees, native bees, and the difference between them. Using her beekeeping materials, she will educate attendees on some basic beekeeping information. This program is not to “bee” missed! (Adults; Cottonwood ...

Learn to make authentic tamales with home cook Gloria Roldan. After watching her cook and taking notes, everyone will get to try one of Gloria’s tamales for themselves. Take your new skills home and try them out! (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Join published author Tina Ann Forkner as she leads a creative, collaborative, and casual writing workshop. Writers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the evening’s writing prompt, share their work, and partake in a discussion with fellow writers. Tina will provide feedback on writing produced during the workshop, and will help attendees make the most of their ...

Come meet your favorite local author or find a new one! Authors from around the region will gather in the library to sell and sign books. This year, we are partnering with Arts Cheyenne for the Cheyenne Arts Celebration to celebrate a large and diverse collective of local artists. (Adults; Gallery)

Sam Mihara was imprisoned during World War II at Wyoming’s Heart Mountain Japanese internment camp. Mihara is now a national lecturer on mass imprisonment and will use photos and videos to share his experiences and stories from Heart Mountain. Drawing a contemporary parallel, he will present on his findings from visits to today’s detention centers for immigrant families. (Adults; Cottonwood ...

Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee will draw upon her United Nations work in developing democracies to trace Americans’ voting rights from white landowners only to women’s suffrage to today’s challenges of safeguarding that right. *During the presentation, stop by the Willow Room to register to vote! (Adults; Cottonwood Room) This event is presented as part of Laramie County Library System, ...

Celebrate National Poetry Day in Cheyenne with a Poetry Reading by WyoPoets. Featured readers will be WyoPoets Board Members Susan Mark, Mandie Hines, Marie Marchand, and Chere Hagopian. Following the reading, all in attendance will have the opportunity to create Black Out Poetry. This is sure to be an enjoyable and meaningful evening of poetry, conversation, and refreshments. A book ...

Carine McCandless and Annette McGiveny, published authors who have experienced domestic violence, will talk about their experiences and give guidance on how to use writing as a path to healing and strength after domestic violence or other forms of trauma. Join us for an uplifting and positive evening of hope and resilience. This event is in partnership with Safehouse Services ...

STRAWS is a documentary that charts the history of straws and continues to present-day issues that surround our current culture’s obsession with single use conveniences. Used once and tossed, billions of non-recyclable plastic straws are used annually, winding up in landfills, littering streets, and finding their way to oceans. The Ocean Conservancy ranks straws as the number five most popular ...

There is no better way to make an impact on your community and influence your elected representatives than with a one-on-one conversation. Laramie County Library System is giving you the opportunity to engage directly with many of your representatives, including Governor Gordon and Mayor Orr. Attendees will have the chance to pose one question to an elected official and spend ...

Join published author Tina Ann Forkner as she leads a creative, collaborative, and casual writing workshop. Writers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the evening’s writing prompt, share their work, and partake in a discussion with fellow writers. Tina will provide feedback on writing produced during the workshop, and will help attendees make the most of their ...