December 1–30 Library Hours All month long, we will have photos on display of Burns and Pine Bluffs from days gone by. We challenge you to find the places in these photos and take a current photo of the same building or area to show a side-by-side comparison of how much our communities have progressed. Submit your photos to burns@lclsonline.org ...
December 1–30 Library Hours All month long, you can find books depicting themes from the Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit. We challenge you to select one book from the display to read or ask staff for book suggestions from the Crossroads reading list to find something that interests you. In the books, you will find a book review form ...
Come to the Pine Bluffs Branch Library to enjoy a movie recommended by the Smithsonian’s Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit film list. The Magic of Ordinary Days (rated PG) is set during World War II and tells the story of an educated, young woman who becomes pregnant out of wedlock and is pressured by her father into an arranged ...
Seniors and veterans are invited to come in and enjoy refreshments and free activities. On December 6, browse through books featuring local history and share stories of your own while enjoying some classic board games. On December 20, you can enjoy the film Nebraska (rated R), a movie recommended by the Smithsonian’s Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit film list. ...
December 11–January 23 Library Hours Explore the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street exhibit on all three floors of the library to learn about our identity as rural Americans, who we were, who we are, and where we are going. Enjoy a variety of Crossroads events and activities, as well as an art exhibit, Art at the Wyoming Crossroads, featuring work ...
Macramé is back again! Join us to discover MORE macramé skills as we look forward to decorating for the holidays! RSVP for the event above. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Laramie County Library System is throwing a Holiday Extravaganza! In celebration of the Smithsonian’s Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit at the library, adults and families are encouraged to join us for an enchanting evening with this special after-hours event. Enjoy a night filled with live music featuring the bluegrass band Wood Belly, trolley rides by the Cheyenne Street Railway, ...
January 4–29 Library Hours As part of the Smithsonian exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America on display at Laramie County Library in Cheyenne, we are asking for your help. Share your story of growing up or living in Burns, Pine Bluffs, or surrounding areas and towns. Write your story on one of the provided pages or submit it online by ...
Come to the Pine Bluffs Branch Library to enjoy a movie recommended by the Smithsonian’s Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit film list. The film Heartland (rated PG) tells the story of a widow with a young daughter who travels to a ranch in Wyoming to manage the household of a rancher. After a while, the man and woman develop ...
Bring your own quilting project for a modern take on the classic quilting bee! Come to work on your own projects, see some friends, share some memories, make some new ones, and discover what our quilting community is doing! AND, if your fabric stash could use some refreshing, bring some pieces to swap, trade, and take home. Stay for an ...
Were all or most of your ancestors involved in farming and ranching? There are many good genealogy records available for farmers. We will look at the U.S. Census Agriculture Schedules, livestock brand books, homesteading records, probate records, agriculture associations, and newspapers to find clues about your family. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Rural communities present challenges and opportunities in the field of medicine. Find out how technology is creating a positive patient experience in the areas of radiation therapy and cardio-vascular treatments. This event is presented by Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and Laramie County Library. RSVP above to reserve your in-person seat or to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; ...
Come to the Pine Bluffs Branch Library for an exciting evening with Chad and Theresa Brown as they share history and information about their local business, Pine Bluffs Distilling. What started as a home setup has now grown into something much bigger that allows them to support our community. Learn about some of the ingredients and bottling used for their ...
Enjoy a movie recommended by the Smithsonian’s Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit film list. The Magic of Ordinary Days (rated PG) is set in 1944 and tells the story of an educated, young woman who becomes pregnant out of wedlock. She is pressured into an arranged marriage with a lonely Colorado farmer who utilizes the work of Japanese-Americans from ...
