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Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typographic Messages

Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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 ...

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Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine in Harry Potter’s World

1st Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

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Make It Mondays

Burns Branch 112 Main Street, Burns, WY, United States

Time to break out the craft sticks and construction paper to make some high-flying projects! On July 3 and 10 we will be making craft-stick fireworks.  On July 17 and 24 we will make hand-print eagles. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

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Movies at the Library

Burns Branch 112 Main Street, Burns, WY, United States

Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks; we’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: July 7: The Sandlot (PG) July 14: Brother Bear 2 (G) July 21: Rio (G) July 28: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG)

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Artist in Residency: Kayla Clark

1st Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

July 18–20 10am–2pm Kayla Clark, letterpress artist and curator of Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typographic Messages, will be in residency at the library demonstrating her printing technique. She and her historic press will be in The Commons area on the first floor and library visitors are encouraged to stop by, watch, ask questions, and maybe even leave with a ...

Seeking Balance Curator’s Reception

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

The curator of Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typographic Messages, Kayla Clark, will give a short talk about the exhibit and the contributions of various artists. She will also walk attendees through a simple book-arts related craft that they can take home. Light refreshments will be provided. Art lovers of all ages welcome! (All Ages; Cottonwood Room)

Harry Potter’s Birthday

Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff–names that have gone down in history (wait… you haven’t read Hogwarts, A History?). Join us for our 7th annual Harry Potter’s Birthday celebration by going back to the very beginning with the Hogwarts Founders. Visit each of the Founders' quarters, the Great Hall, the Three Broomsticks and more! Hunt for the Founders' Relics, show off your ...

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Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typographic Messages

Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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 ...

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Summer Reading Challenge 2023

Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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 ...

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3rd and 4th Grade Bookmark Contest Exhibit

2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

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Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine in Harry Potter’s World

1st Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

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Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typographic Messages

Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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 ...

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Summer Reading Challenge 2023

Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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 ...

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3rd and 4th Grade Bookmark Contest Exhibit

2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

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Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typographic Messages

Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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 ...

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3rd and 4th Grade Bookmark Contest Exhibit

2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

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3rd and 4th Grade Bookmark Contest Exhibit

2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

Board Game Café

1st Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Think board games are boring? Think again! Drop in to The Commons and stay as long as you like to learn new games, revisit old ones, and enjoy a cup of free coffee or a Capri Sun®. Kyle from Olympus Games & Comics will lead a game of One Night Werewolf and volunteers will be available to help with other ...

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The Art of Reuse–Rethinking and Creating with Discarded Materials

1st and 2nd floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

September 11–October 18 Library Hours Come experience The Art of Reuse—Rethinking and Creating with Discarded Materials, an art exhibition by contemporary western artist Jodie Atherton. Atherton uses found and recycled materials to create soul-stirring pieces that challenge us to rethink our relationship to the human-made and natural worlds. Each of her eclectic assemblages functions as a stand-alone piece, but viewed ...