Sit, Stay, READ! Read to a Therapy Dog

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

Tween Tasters: Harry Potter

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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, enjoy a magical evening of sampling Harry Potter-themed treats! Costumes are welcome! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)

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Book Babies

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

Brown Bag Book Club: Because of Winn-Dixie (RSVP Required)

Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Brown Bag Book Club is back for the summer! Each month, children in grades 3–6 will read a book and enjoy fun activities along with a sweet treat. Participants may bring a “brown bag” lunch if they choose; beverages will be provided. For July, we will be reading Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Participants can pick up their book ...

Family Crafting: DIY Bandanas

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Have you ever done sharpie “tie-dye?” Come give it a try and make your own custom bandanas, just in time for Frontier Days! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)

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Float Days

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Saturdays: July 22, 29 10:30–11:30am Did someone say parade? After seeing the floats in the Frontier Days Parade, stop by the library for root beer floats and fun float activities! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)

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Float Days

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Saturdays: July 22, 29 10:30–11:30am Did someone say parade? After seeing the floats in the Frontier Days Parade, stop by the library for root beer floats and fun float activities! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)

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Chillville

2nd Floor Study Room 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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 ...

Harry Potter’s Birthday

Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff–names that have gone down in history (wait… you haven’t read Hogwarts, A History?). Join us for our 7th annual Harry Potter’s Birthday celebration by going back to the very beginning with the Hogwarts Founders. Visit each of the Founders' quarters, the Great Hall, the Three Broomsticks and more! Hunt for the Founders' Relics, show off your ...

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Tales Together

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

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Tales Together

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

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Ready Readers

Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

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Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)

Virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your own home!, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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 using the link below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP

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Tales Together

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

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Ready Readers

Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

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Book Babies

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

StoryWalk® Sunday

Willow Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Let us introduce you to our StoryWalk® title for August: The Button Book by Sally Nicholls. 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 ...

Art Club Around the World-Victoria Villasana

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Join us as we explore the art and life of Victoria Villasana, a contemporary Mexican artist who works with photographs and embroidery. 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 be displayed in the library. We will have ...

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Tales Together

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

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Youth Chess Club

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Our summer Youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all are 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)