Library for All

Performance Park 2200 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne

Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun! Join Library for All for a fun and colorful time tie-dying under the sun! Bring your own t-shirt, shorts, socks, scarves—whatever you want—to tie-dye at Performance Park. Cotton items will work best to hold the color.  We will also have sidewalk chalk ...

Chalk It Up!

Pine Bluffs Branch 110 East 2nd St, Pine Bluffs, WY, United States

We have the chalk, you bring the imagination! Decorate the sidewalk around the library with your cool ideas for all to see. Be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat. Bottled water will be provided to keep you refreshed. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Chalk It Up!

Burns Branch 112 Main Street, Burns, WY, United States

We have the chalk, you bring the imagination! Decorate the sidewalk around the library with your cool ideas for all to see. Be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat. Bottled water will be provided to keep you refreshed. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)

Positive Aging: Nomadland

Sunflower Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Please join us for a viewing of Nomadland (R, 2020) starring Francis McDormand. Based on the book and live footage, McDormand portrays a woman entering her sixties living the increasingly common contemporary nomadic life. Along the way, she is mentored by seasoned nomads and forges unexpected connections with her fellow travelers. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event ...

Gamers Unite!

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

Come and play some fun games with friends! We could be brawling with Super Smash Bros. or racing to the finish with Mario Kart. You never know what will happen, but you can always count on a good time! (Teens; Sage Room)

Chillville

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

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 the 2nd floor to ask to use the space, ...

End of Summer Party with Mr. Kneel

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

The Summer Reading Challenge is nearly over and we are celebrating all the great achievements! Join us for a performance from Mr. Kneel, hip-hop emcee extraordinaire! With beatbox and vocal percussion, Mr. Kneel can make magic and emotion! You won’t want to miss this exciting chance to dance the summer goodbye. (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room)

End of Summer Party with Mr. Kneel

Pine Bluffs Branch 110 East 2nd St, Pine Bluffs, WY, United States

The Summer Reading Challenge is nearly over and we are celebrating all the great achievements! Join us for a performance from Mr. Kneel, hip-hop emcee extraordinaire! With beatbox and vocal percussion, Mr. Kneel can make magic and emotion! You won’t want to miss this exciting chance to dance the summer goodbye. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Do You Know Your Way to DNA?: DNA Genealogy Research Basics

Sunflower Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Have you recently submitted a DNA genealogy test and are perplexed by the results? Or are you just interested in how a DNA genealogy test can help you with your family history research? Join us for an exploration of several current DNA genealogy testing companies, and go beyond the ethnicity percentages to learn how to use your distant cousin matches ...

Groovy Outdoor Obstacle Course

2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Let’s end our Summer Reading Challenge in a far out way! Come on over with your family, friends, or just yourself and see if you can complete a groovy outdoor obstacle course around the library. When finished, come inside for a Popsicle and take your chances on the awesome prize wheel. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Dinner and a Book Club

Burns Branch 112 Main Street, Burns, WY, United States

Join us at the Burns Branch Library for a potluck dinner and a lively discussion of this month’s book, Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. In this 2021 novel, eight people become unlikely friends during a hostage situation created by an inept bank robber. Please bring a dish to add to the potluck as well as your copy of the book. ...

LEGO® Build

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

School is out and so are our LEGO® bricks! Use them to show off your building talents. Come to the 2nd floor tables and participate in the challenge build of the hour or spin the wheel for an individual challenge. It will be more fun than a bin full of LEGO® bricks! (Children & Families; 2nd Floor)

Teen LEGO® Challenge

Teen Lounge 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Are LEGO® bricks more than a hobby for you? Need some new kits to build? Join us for our last Teen event of the summer and build your biggest, baddest structure yet! (Teens; Teen Lounge)

Cuentos y Amigos (Spanish Storytime)

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

Join us for a special Spanish/English story time in collaboration with the Cheyenne Hispanic Festival. Come enjoy special stories, songs, snacks, and a craft in Spanish and English! Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y en inglés! (Children & Families/niños y familias ; Early Literacy Center)

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: Pizza-mania!

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, its pizza-mania! Enjoy fun, pizza-themed activities such as a taste-test challenge, a craft, a game, and more! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)

Brown Bag Book Club: Rooftoppers (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 August, we will be reading Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell. Participants can pick up their book from the ...

Family Crafting

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

Summer is almost over! Gather your family and join us to decorate a picture frame to commemorate your favorite memories from the summer. Supplies will be provided, but please feel free to bring whatever materials you like! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)

Lunch Bunch Book Club

Pine Bluffs Branch 110 East 2nd St, Pine Bluffs, WY, United States

Join us for an exciting discussion of Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance as we enjoy a potluck lunch. Coffee, tea, and lemonade provided. For more information about the book, please call the Pine Bluffs Branch Library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Saturday STEAM: Kool-Aid® Eruptions

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

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, we will be creating lovely works of art with paint made from Kool-Aid® eruptions! How do you make a Kool-Aid® eruption? You’ll have to come to find out! (Grades 3–6; ...