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 ...
We’re taking storytime to the museum! Head on over to the Wyoming State Museum for their Family Day to participate in one of our early literacy storytimes and other fun activities. Visit the Wyoming State Museum’s website at wyomuseum.wyo.gov to register for the event. This month’s Family Day theme is Creepy Crawly Critters! (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central ...
On Monday mornings, we invite you to come play with us! Each week we will feature a different playscape in the Early Literacy Center, along with suggestions of how to engage your child in guided play. (Ages 18 months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Guided Play Themes: October 3: Block Party October 17: Gross Motor Fun October 24: Big Art October ...
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Early Literacy Class Themes Week of October 4: Dinosaurs Week of October 11: Wiggle & Giggle Week of October 18: Barrel Full of Monkeys Week of October ...
Ever wonder how the illustrators make the beautiful pictures you see in books? Join us to get a peek into how some of your favorite book illustrators make their art! This month, we will focus on Peter Reynolds. Wear play clothes as it could get messy! (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Do you have a preschooler that will be going to kindergarten? Come join us! We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and more to help get your child ready to jump into school! This event is meant for preschoolers who will be going into kindergarten in the fall of 2023. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
Join us for a live virtual Tales Together via Zoom! During this interactive early literacy class, we will practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! RSVP below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
Join us for a short early literacy class designed just for babies and their caregivers! Enjoy books, songs, lap bounces, and rhymes! Afterwards, babies can play with our educational toys while caregivers visit. (Ages Birth–24 Months; Early Literacy Center)
“The force will be with you, always!” Especially today as we celebrate Star Wars Reads Day! Everyone is invited to participate as we host members of the 501st Mountain Region Garrison, study the way of the Jedi, and participate in a costume contest that is more stylish than the wardrobes of the senate! (Children & Families; 2nd Floor)
Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month as we explore a variety of STEAM topics (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) with crafts, games, experiments, and more! This month is all about spooky, scary spiders. Spiders are spin-artists, and there are a variety of spiders that spin a variety of webs. Become a spin-artist yourself and recreate the web ...
You’re invited to a party! A book party! Join us for a celebration of reading with young readers that’s a little bit early literacy class, and a little bit more! We will read and talk about books, sing, play, and learn. (Grades Pre-K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Fall/Autumn. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Grab your cards, grab your friends, and join us for Pokémon Jr.! We will be playing the fun and exciting Pokémon Trading Card Game or PTCG! (Grades K–8; 2nd Floor)
Book club will meet twice during the month of October. We will chat about the book, do some crazy activities, and enjoy a delicious treat! Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal and drinks will be provided. We will be reading Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman (who will be visiting Laramie County Library in November to lead a Young ...
Grab family and friends and join us for this very special Crafty Family Challenge. We will be hosting Wyoming artist Georgia Rowswell and together we will be constructing beautiful fabric rings that will be used as an interactive art piece! This is a drop-in event so stay as long as you want. We are all excited to be a part ...
Explore light and dark, shadow and movement with us. Build your own shadow puppets from paper to experiment and play with. (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Everyone loves to hear a story, even our four-pawed friends! Come in to the library and practice reading aloud to one of our community’s therapy dogs. We know you’ll have a furry good time! This event is presented in partnership with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. (Grades K–6; Early Literacy Center)
Registration for this event is FULL. Please visit lclsonline.org/halloweenevents/ to check out other fun Halloween events at the library. This spooky escape room is perfect for grades K–2! You’re not going to want to miss this challenging opportunity to break out of the haunted room and escape the things that go bump in the night! Sign up for a slot ...
Book club will meet twice during the month of October. We will chat about the book, do some crazy activities, and enjoy a delicious treat! Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal and drinks will be provided. We will be reading Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman (who will be visiting Laramie County Library in November to lead a Young ...
School is out so join us for a fun family storytime! We will have stories, songs, rhymes, and a fun pumpkin craft. (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
School is out and ghouls are out! Something spooky is happening at the library . . . drop in for a frighteningly good time. Bring your friends or come alone if you dare! Last group will be admitted at 7:45pm. This event is for children in grades 3 to 6 and their families. (Grades 3–6 & Families; Cottonwood Room)
