Go virtual with us! The book this month is The Zookeeper’s Wife: A War Story by Diane Ackerman. Sign up and get your copy at the Burns Branch Library. For more information, please call 307-547-2249 or visit with Burns Branch Library staff. RSVP for this event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Want to express yourself? Join our art club just for teens! This month’s art project is an embossed water bottle bracelet. Meet us in Main Street Park across from the Burns Branch Library. All supplies are provided so all that’s needed is you! (Teens; Main Street Park; Burns)
Celebrate the birthday of the one and only Harry Potter with some Hogwarts-inspired treats to go from the Burns Branch Library. Other fun activities include Harry Potter themed crafts, a minute-to-win-it game, and sidewalk chalk message board outside. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
Our branch’s summer carnival has it all–fun, food, games, and prizes! Step right up and try your luck at the duck prize pond, dart(less) balloons, fish bowl toss, and more. Follow our outdoor activity trail and create a sidewalk chalk masterpiece. The more tickets you collect, the more chances you have to win prizes! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
August 1–14 Library Hours Calling all pet lovers! Submit a photo of your pet to pbab@lclsonline.org to be entered into the virtual pet parade. Be sure to include your name, your pet’s name, and a phone number with your entry. Winners will be chosen in different categories such as largest, smallest, fluffiest, most unique, and more! You can check out ...
August 1–31 Library Hours Story stones are pictures painted onto smooth pebbles, used as an aid in storytelling. All through August, the library will be placing story stones throughout the community. If you find some stones, you can use them to start telling or writing your own story by using the pencil and paper found in the baggie under the ...
August 1–31 Library Hours Each week, find a new and increasingly difficult display of book character silhouettes throughout the library! We challenge you to name each silhouette correctly and win a small prize. (Children & Teens; Burns Branch Library)
Get crafty on Mondays! Visit the Burns Branch Library to pick up a craft packet to take home and make story stones! Use your story stones to create fun stories and plays. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
August 1–31 Library Hours Visit the Pine Bluffs Branch Library throughout the month of August and explore our imPAWsible interactive story station based on the book Stack the Cats by Susie Ghahremani. Try your hand at our stacking game and see how many cats YOU can stack! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
If you haven’t expressed yourself through the classic art of tie dye, why not?! Join us at the Pine Bluffs City Park for some fun as we make colorful tie-dye creations. Bring one pre-washed, white cotton item with you to yield the best results. (Teens; Pine Bluffs City Park)
Join an evening book discussion at the Main street Park in Burns across from the Burns Branch Library. Bring a snack or meal if you’d like; drinks will be provided. The book this month is The Story of Land and Sea by Katy Simpson Smith. In case of inclement weather, please call the Burns Branch Library to receive a Zoom ...
The Arroyo Seco Alpacas are headed our way! Join us to listen to Lynn Boak as she presents interesting alpaca facts and products made with alpaca fleece. There will also be an opportunity to meet some alpacas and ask questions. Bring yourself a sack lunch and stick around afterwards for a short storytime. Water will be provided. Lynn and her ...
The Arroyo Seco Alpacas are headed our way! Join us to listen to Lynn Boak as she presents interesting alpaca facts and products made with alpaca fleece. There will also be an opportunity to meet some alpacas and ask questions. Bring yourself a sack lunch and stick around afterwards for a short storytime. Water will be provided. Lynn and her ...
Join our book discussion group at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library as we discuss Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty and pick up next month’s book club selection. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Want to express yourself? Join our art club just for teens! This month’s creation is a CD weaving worthy of display! (Teens; Main Street Park-Burns, WY)
September 1–30 Library Hours Help us create a colorful collaboration, one sticker at a time! Our “Let’s Stick Together” project is a color-coded poster grid with a colored sticker for each square. Everyone is invited to work on it when they come by the Pine Bluffs Branch Library. Using the color key, place a few stickers or complete a whole ...
Let’s kick off Library Card Sign-Up Month with Bingo! Join us at via Zoom for a Bingo session on September 1st. Grab another Bingo card to continue the fun all month long; mark a space when you get a new library card or use your library card to check out items. When you make a Bingo, you win a prize. ...
September 2–30 Library Hours September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and the Burns Branch Library will be handing out punch cards to anyone who signs up for a new card! You will also receive one free punch to get you started on your reading journey. Missing your card or haven’t used yours in a while? No worries! Have your card ...
September 2–30 Library Hours This educational poster exhibition from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City recounts the events of September 11, 2001 through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. Join the Burns Branch Library all month long in commemorating 9/11 by viewing the poster exhibit, checking out books from the 9/11 book ...
September 2–30 Library Hours Are you in it to win it? Each week in September try the weekly minute-to-win-it challenge and you could win prizes! You will have 60 seconds to successfully complete each week’s challenge such as the stack attack and marshmallow transfer. (Grades K–12; Burns Branch Library)
