Thursday, July 6 Monday, July 10 10:15–11am Welcome to our “Guided Play” early literacy class. Enjoy a few stories on Parachutes, then play together with our giant parachute! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of parachute play, as well as ideas for how to play at home. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Fridays: July 7, 14, 21 10:15–11am 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)
We are having a party, a FOAM party! Grab your family and head to the library to cool off with foam! Wear your swimsuits and bring your towels because you are gonna get wet! We will also play some fun water games and have ice-cold lemonade and popsicles! (Children, Teens & Families; East Lawn of the Library)
Saturday, July 8 10am–1pm Monday, July 31 Library Hours We know that large events at the library can be overwhelming! We would like to invite children with sensory needs and their families to take advantage of Chillville. This special area will have items such as fidget devices, bubbles, a sound machine, and more. Stop by the Ask Here desk on ...
Let us introduce you to our StoryWalk® title for July: Fatima’s Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq. 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 ...
Thursday, July 6 Monday, July 10 10:15–11am Welcome to our “Guided Play” early literacy class. Enjoy a few stories on Parachutes, then play together with our giant parachute! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of parachute play, as well as ideas for how to play at home. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Tuesdays: July 11, 18 Wednesdays: July 5, 19 Thursdays: July 13, 20 10:15–10:45am 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)
Tuesdays: July 11, 18 4–5pm Our summer Youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all will be welcome to learn moves and strategies and to just have fun! Children and teens in grades 2–12 are welcome to participate. (Grades 2–12; Early Literacy Center)
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Love and Friendship. (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)
Thursdays: July 6, 13, 20 9:30–10am 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 at the link below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
Wednesdays: July 5, 19 Thursdays: July 13, 20 10:15–10:45am 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 ...
Tuesdays: July 11, 18 Wednesdays: July 5, 19 Thursdays: July 13, 20 10:15–10:45am 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)
Researchers have been on the trail of a large, mysterious creature for years! Footprints, sounds, and sightings have all been recorded and analyzed by the Bigfoot Research Organization at their lab. Last night the security cameras at the research lab caught a glimpse of something large and hairy on the recorded footage. Was it a wolf? A bear? Or something ...
Fridays: July 7, 14, 21 10:15–11am 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)
Come and enjoy a world of pure imagination with this special, interactive after-hours showing of the 1971 classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (G) for children in grades 3-6. Be ready to sing, laugh, eat lots of candy, and use fun props to enhance your viewing experience. You can even come in costume if you like! Click the link ...
We have the chalk, all you need to bring is your imagination! Grab the whole group and come out to the library to help decorate our sidewalk around the block. When you’re done, cool off with an ice cold lemonade and a treat. (Children, Teens & Families; Laramie County Library–Performance Park)
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, get ready to huff and puff and blow some houses down! Bring “The Three Little Pigs” to life and see if you can build houses that can withstand the blow ...
Hear ye, hear ye! All young knights are invited to test their mettle against our obstacle course and design their own shield! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Monday, July 17 2:30–3:30pm: Grades K–2 4–5pm: Grades 3–6 Join us as we explore the art and life of El Anatsui, known for his giant sheets of bottle top mosaics! During each session of art club this summer, we will read a book, talk about an artist’s art, and work on a personal project and a collaborative project that will ...
