Can porcupines shoot their quills? Do cockroaches serve any purpose? Join us for a visit from the ZOOMobile, an outreach program from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, CO. Learn the truth about some well-known animal myths and enjoy a visit from live animal ambassadors! (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room)
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 Earth Extravaganza. (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central Ave.)
Award-winning minis painter Kyle McCormick from Olympus Games & Comics is dropping by to teach the ins and outs of mini figure painting. We will provide a kit with figure, paint, and brush. Spots are limited, so sign up below. (Grades 3–12; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP
Join us for an exciting StoryWalk® around the library! 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 or shine (or snow), all year ...
10 to Try is a Beanstack Reading Challenge that asks you to read a book in each of ten categories to broaden your reading horizons. Try it out and see if you can find new favorites! Keep an eye out for our Blind Date with a Book display April 24–30 and choose a mystery book to help complete the challenge. ...
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)
Join us for fun and interesting activities during your trip to the library. At each hangout we will offer crafts, STEM, or improv activities. You never know what you will get, so come and see what’s happening! (Grades 3–12; Sage Room)
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
Welcome to our new “Guided Play” early literacy class. Enjoy a few stories on Art and Imagination, then play together with some of our fun art supplies and open-ended art projects. We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of our art play, as well as ideas for how to do art at home! You might want to ...
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)
Get egg-cited for our egg-straordinary annual Eggstravaganza event! Children and families can join us for fun egg-themed activities including games, crafts, interesting science egg-speriments and more. Don’t miss out on this egg-cellent event! (Children & Families; 2nd Floor)
Put a little “fling” in your step! Join us for a fun afternoon of spring and fling related activities. Bring your play clothes because it could get a little messy. (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Splish, Splash Ducky. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
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)
Wednesday, April 19 miércoles 19 de abril Join us for a special Spanish/English storytime in collaboration with the Cheyenne Hispanic Festival. Come enjoy special stories, songs, snacks, and a craft in Spanish and English! Our theme this month will be Shapes. Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y ...
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)
Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month for a fun food-related activity such as food-themed parties, taste-testing challenges, edible science experiments, and more. This month, we’re testing your taste buds! Some people think name-brand products are higher quality, but others think the store-brand versions are just as good. Try this taste-test challenge with both name-brand and store-brand versions ...
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)
It’s almost Earth Day! Gather your family and join us for this extreme craft challenge. This month, we will be making plant pots! Supplies will be provided (focusing on recycled materials), but feel free to bring whatever materials you like. Leave your creations at the library and staff will vote for their favorites. Winners will be awarded a prize and ...
