Youth & Family Events

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 Wyoming Winter. (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central Ave.)

Let us introduce you to our StoryWalk® title for February: Bad Dog by Mike Boldt. We will meet in the Willow Room, but the StoryWalk® will be outside, so dress for the weather! Afterwards, we will have snacks and crafts in the Willow Room. If you can’t make it to the StoryWalk® Sunday event, the outdoor StoryWalk® is available rain ...

In celebration of Black History Month, join us as we explore the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Faith Ringgold through books, art appreciation, and art projects. You can take your artwork home, or put it on display in the library! (Grades K–6; Early Literacy Center)

Do you like crafts? Want to make something special for Valentine’s Day? Come join us and make a fun Valentine’s Day craft that you can keep for yourself or gift to others! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)

Sing, sway, laugh, and play with skilled educator Laura Sutton. (Ages 2–5; Early Literacy Center)

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, learn about galaxies in outer space and make a galaxy jar to give to someone you think is out of this world! (Grades 3–6; 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)

We’ve got the daubers! We’ve got the cards! We’ve got the cage and the BINGO balls! All we need is you! Come join other families as we share in the timeless fun of BINGO. Join us for snacks, prizes, and lots of fun! (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room)

Calling all future astronauts! Do you have what it takes to go into space? Complete our fun and engaging space tasks to learn a little of what it takes to be an astronaut. (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)

We’re off to see the wizard! Follow the yellow brick road down to the library and join us for an exciting and interactive showing of The Wizard of Oz. This won’t be your typical relaxing family film event–be ready to sing, dance, laugh, and use fun props to enhance your viewing experience.      (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room)

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. This month’s theme is Zoo.     (Grades Pre-K–2; Early Literacy Center)