Get crafty at the library! This month features a variety of crafts using recyclable newspaper materials. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) May 6: Newspaper Plant Pots May 13: Newspaper Dragonfly Magnet May 20: Folded Newspaper Butterfly May 27: Newspaper Shark
Unleash your creativity and try something new! Every other week, we’ll explore a different art medium, from painting and sketching to sculpting and more. Learn new techniques, experiment with materials, and create something unique to take home. No experience is needed, and all supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and a willingness to create! (Teens Grades 7–12; Windflower Room) Activities ...
Children in grades K-2 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, come and join us for a Straw Bridge building challenge. Children will work in teams to make the best bridge. Try to arrive as close to 4:30pm as possible so ...
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for the whole family, complete with books, songs, rhymes, movement and more! Stay and play after class with our early literacy toys and socialize with other children and caregivers. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
An early literacy class for older preschool children to practice participating independently without their caregivers. We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and interacting with others in a group setting! (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
Come and join Jasmine Wilcox from GROW Movement and Mindfulness for a special literacy class filled with songs, stories, stretching, and play. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
Local Bushnell, Nebraska author and poet M. Timothy Nolting will be reading excerpts of his book, By the Way They Treat Their Horses followed by questions from the audience and book signing. Timothy will have books available for purchase the night of the event. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In this workshop, we will explore the power of writing as a therapeutic tool to support emotional healing. Participants will engage in guided exercises and reflective writing prompts designed to help them connect with their emotions. This workshop is perfect for writers of all levels. Join in person or on Zoom. Click Here to ...
Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. Explore the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world in the Smithsonian poster exhibition Pollination Investigation. Through “pollinator profiles” visitors can learn about different pollinators—from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind—and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, ...
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; Sage Room)
Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) May 1: Spring Stories May 8: Doctor/Dentist May 15: Around the World May 22: Manners May 29: I Love Books
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for the whole family, complete with books, songs, rhymes, movement and more! Stay and play after class with our early literacy toys and socialize with other children and caregivers. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Do you have concerns about your mental health or the mental health of someone you know? VOA Northern Rockies will present an overview of their local mental health services. Come and learn more about what they offer the community. (Adults; Willow Room)
Everyone loves to hear a story, even our four-pawed friends! Come into 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)
LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writer’s Creative – an established, teen-led group of writers – to bring you Teen Writing Club! Teens in grades 7–12 are invited to come together and explore the creativity that happens when we collaborate and make space to be heard. We will have fun writing prompts, challenges, and time for sharing with ...
Did you know that the American Surgeon General declared a loneliness epidemic in 2023? It's time for library craft lovers to pay it forward. Let's come together to make some greeting cards to send to lonely people in our community. All supplies provided. Drop-in at your leisure, no RSVP required. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
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)
Have some Friday fun at your library! You'll find some great activities to beat those boredom blues. If you're looking for adventure and creativity, the library is the place to be. (Teens, Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) May 2: Outdoor Color Scavenger Hunt May 16: Chalk the Walk May 30: Hopscotch & Jump Rope Games
Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite treats and drinks. We will provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: May 9: Mufasa (PG) May 16: Plankton: The Movie (PG) May 23: Autumn and the Black Jaguar (PG) May 30: Piece by Piece (PG)
Brown Bag Book Club is back - FOR TEENS! Each month, teens in grades 7-12 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 May, we will be reading Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Participants can pick up their book ...
