Know Your Blood Pressure

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

Do you know that your library has self-monitored blood pressure kits available to check out? Come speak with a Healthy Heart Ambassador (HHA) from HealthWorks to discuss blood pressure monitoring. HHA ambassadors will share best practices for checking your blood pressure. They will also provide information on chronic disease care management programs that may be of benefit to you and/or ...

Brown Bag Book Club: The One and Only Ivan (RSVP Required)

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

Brown Bag Book Club is back for the fall! Each month, children in grades 3–6 will read a book then meet to chat about the book and enjoy fun activities and a sweet treat. Participants may bring a “brown bag” snack if they choose; beverages will be provided. For September, we will be reading The One and Only Ivan by ...

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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)

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Friday Matinee

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

Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks; we’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: September 1: Monsters vs Aliens (PG) September 8: The Emperor’s New Groove (G) September 15: Pokémon Detective Pikachu (PG) September 22: Kung Fu Panda (PG) September 29: Treasure ...

International Dot Day

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

Go dotty with some cool activities to celebrate International Dot Day! You can create your own dot design, write a dot story, or send a dot to a friend. Plus you’ll get a chance to read the story The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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Friday Matinee

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

Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch a family-friendly matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Movies by week: September 1: The Super Mario Brothers Movie (PG) September 8: Monsters vs. Aliens (PG) September 15: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank ...

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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)

A Story of Injustice, Presented by Sam Mihara

Capitol Extension Auditorium 200 W. 24th St, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Please join Sam Mihara, survivor of the Heart Mountain internment camp, as he discusses Japanese-American internment during World War II, lessons learned from this mass injustice, and how those lessons apply today. Sam is a board member of the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation and an award-winning national speaker. Copies of his biography, Blindsided: The Life and Times of Sam Mihara, ...

Yoga Together

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

Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Animal Friends.  (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room on September 13; Early Literacy Center on September 16)

AARP: Fraud Basics (RSVP Required)

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

Have you been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? These days, scammers are sophisticated. Separating the real from the phony can be tough, especially when emotions are running high. Join us to learn about common scams, how to avoid them, and what to do if you’ve been targeted. Register through AARP’s website at aarp.cvent.com/WY_events. ...

Lunch Bunch Book Club

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

Join us for an exciting discussion of Memory Wall: Stories by Anthony Doerr. Set on four continents, Anthony Doerr’s new stories are about memory, the source of meaning and coherence in our lives, and the fragile thread that connects us to ourselves and to others. Please bring a dish to share for our lunch potluck. For more information, please call ...

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Virtual SaturD&D (RSVP Required)

Virtually via Discord

Role-playing adventure is just a click away. Join our Teen D&D online community and get started on creating a character today. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem! Laramie County Library offers Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat, and play online. To participate, you will need a phone, tablet, or computer with internet connection and a Discord account. ...

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The Art of Reuse–Rethinking and Creating with Discarded Materials

1st and 2nd floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

September 11–October 18 Library Hours Come experience The Art of Reuse—Rethinking and Creating with Discarded Materials, an art exhibition by contemporary western artist Jodie Atherton. Atherton uses found and recycled materials to create soul-stirring pieces that challenge us to rethink our relationship to the human-made and natural worlds. Each of her eclectic assemblages functions as a stand-alone piece, but viewed ...

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Craftastic Tuesdays

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

Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a yarn-wrapped initial letter. Create an awesome design that is as unique as you are. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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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)

K-2 STEAM: Paper Airplanes

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

Calling future aviators! Come fly with us! Learn how to build different paper airplanes, test and tweak your models, then see which ones fly the farthest or stay in the air the longest! (Grades K–2; 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 2024. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)

AARP: Decluttering (RSVP Required)

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

If you are looking to get rid of some unwanted stuff around the home, join us to learn organizing tips while exploring how streamlining your items could help you feel happier, less stressed, and more productive. Register through AARP’s website at aarp.cvent.com/WY_events. (Adults; Windflower Room)

Paint Party: Pumpkin Harvest Moon

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

Join us for a relaxing and creative evening as Holly Bauer instructs on how to create an acrylic painting, “Pumpkin Harvest Moon,” while you sip on a refreshing fall drink. All supplies are provided! Space is limited to 10 participants, so please sign up before September 19 by visiting the Pine Bluffs Branch Library or by calling 307-245-3646. (Adults; Pine ...