Whether you’re 7 or 70, everyone is invited to this fun chess event! Each month we will get together and spend the first part of the hour exploring fun strategy and spend the rest of the time playing. (All Ages; Cottonwood Room)
Whether you’re 7 or 70, everyone is invited to this fun chess event! We will spend the first part of the hour exploring fun strategy and spend the rest of the time playing. (All Ages; Cottonwood Room)
September 12–October 12 Library Hours Leah Hardy, Metalsmithing Professor at the University of Wyoming, tells intricate sculptural stories using metaphor and a vast array of materials. Enjoy this fascinating exhibit displayed on the 1st floor in the entrance gallery and elevator display cases. (All Ages; 1st Floor)
October 1–31 Welcome to our second annual House Cup reading challenge in Beanstack! Will Gryffindor be able to defend their title or will they be knocked off of the pedestal? Join us to see if Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, or Slytherin can defeat Gryffindor and claim the House Cup! Recruit your housemates and sign up beginning October 1st to start logging minutes ...
October 20–November 30 Library Hours Enjoy painting, photography, sculpture, and more by artists age 60+ at the 23rd Annual ArtFest! Art will be for sale, so if you see a piece you like, call 307-635-2435 to arrange a purchase. Presented by Laramie County Senior Services. (All Ages; 1st Floor)
Get a taste of the legend at Laramie County Library! Hear from tourism experts, visit with some of our local museums and attractions, and grab a meal from some of our local food trucks onsite. (All Ages; Cottonwood Room and Performance Park) Schedule of events: 1:15–1:40pm: Andi Jaspersen discusses her new book 100 Things to Do in Cheyenne Before You ...
January 6–February 9 Library Hours On pages removed from antique books, artist Jennie Kiessling combines practicing abstract art with the story of her Italian ancestors through the words of her family. Her work encourages viewers to consider their own family’s stories and words. Enjoy this exhibit on the library’s 1st and 3rd floors, and visit Clay Paper Scissors Gallery in ...
January 9–February 5 Library Hours Visit the 2nd floor of the library to enjoy the incredible creativity of Boys & Girls Club members! (All Ages; 2nd Floor)
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain while crossing the vast Alaskan tundra and hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea? Do you want to know what it takes to care for a team of Alaskan huskies? Are you curious if your ...
February 20–April 16 Library Hours Enjoy wonderful art created by K–6 students in Laramie County School District #1. Visit all three floors of the library to see the creative wonders! (All Ages; All Floors)
April 13–16 Book Sale Room Hours We’ll provide the books, the bag, and the bargain! Come to the Book Sale Room to fill up one of our bags with books, movies, and even video games for only $5! (All Ages; Book Sale Room)
April 24–May 16 Library Hours Enjoy visual stories and the written word created by K–12 students in Laramie County School District #1. Art is located throughout all three floors at the library. (All Ages; All Floors)
May 1–8 Library Hours According to Feeding America, 1 in 8 Wyoming children face food insecurity. Give back to our community by bringing shelf-stable items to the library for Needs Inc., the largest food pantry in Laramie County! The most-needed items are Hamburger or Tuna Helper, canned soup, jelly, peanut butter, canned mixed vegetables, dry beans, canned fruit, canned tomato ...
The Cheyenne Library and Library Cafe will be closed until 2pm on Friday, May 5.
June 1–August 15 Read for prizes in our annual Summer Reading Challenge! We’re celebrating this year’s theme, Peace, Kindness, Reading, with ticket drawings, level prizes, completion prizes, and activities throughout the summer. Visit LaramieCountyLibrary.org/SRC2023 to begin this year’s Summer Reading adventure. Register for a Beanstack account or sign in with your existing account to start tracking your progress. Don’t want ...
Today marks the start of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! June 1–August 15 Read for prizes in our annual Summer Reading Challenge! We’re celebrating this year’s theme, Peace, Kindness, Reading, with ticket drawings, level prizes, completion prizes, and activities throughout the summer. Visit LaramieCountyLibrary.org/SRC2023 to begin this year’s Summer Reading adventure. Register for a Beanstack account or sign in with ...
June 5–September 5 Come enjoy the boundless creativity of Laramie County’s 3rd and 4th grade students in the annual bookmark contest! Pick up bookmarks featuring the winning designs from any library location. (All Ages; 2nd Floor)
June 16–August 21 Library Hours This year, University of Wyoming professor and coffee entrepreneur Kayla Clark welcomes makers ranging from book artists to letterpress printers to writers to graphic designers in assembling works for the annual Laramie County Library System Book Arts Exhibition. These artists from Wyoming and beyond showcase books in traditional and experimental formats, as well as typographically-driven ...
After 42 incredible years of service, Carey Hartmann is retiring as Laramie County Library System’s County Librarian. Join us for a public reception honoring her storied career and celebrating her long-lasting impact on the organization. Enjoy public comments from community stakeholders including a reflective speech from Carey, live music, light refreshments, and more. Carey has positively impacted every facet of ...
July 3–August 12 Library Hours Did you know the magic in Harry Potter has roots in early modern science? Come learn where the plants, animals, and magical items in the books come from by exploring the National Library of Medicine’s traveling banner exhibit. Mermaids, mandrakes and more await! (All Ages; 1st Floor)
