Join us for a short storytime session 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)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch a matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library) Movies by Week October 4: Wonder Park (rated PG) October 11: UglyDolls (rated PG) October 18: Monster Family (rated PG) October 25: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. ...
Come to the library on Friday afternoons to watch a variety of family-friendly films. We’ll watch a different movie each week. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks to enjoy as you watch! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Movies by Week October 4: Dog Town (rated NR) October 11: Wonder Park (rated PG) October 18: A Dog’s ...
Are you new to the field of grant seeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including who funds nonprofits and what their motivations are, what funders really want to know about ...
Are you into video games or interested in modding and restoring old hardware? Come and see what our club is doing this month and join in on the fun. (Grades 7-12; Sage Room)
Have you ever wanted to research your family history? This basic class will give you all the information you need to get started. Our discussion will include books and other resources available at Laramie County Library System, the basics of genealogy record-keeping, and how to search using Ancestry Library Edition, the free in-library version of Ancestry.com. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Meet us out at the Performance Park by the west entrance. We will be using the library’s fancy telescope to observe the moon and several other celestial objects. This program will be run by Samantha Ogden, an expert in the field of astronomy. (Adults; Performance Park)
You’re invited to a party-a book party! Join us for a celebration of reading with young readers that’s a little bit storytime and a little bit book club. We will read, sing, play, learn, and talk about books! (Grades Pre-K-2; Early Literacy Center) Themes: Week of October 6: Fall Leaf Art Week of October 13: Wiggle and Giggle Parachute Party ...
Make and take home a paper straw bat. Get batty with this craft and make it into a necklace, a magnet, or whatever else you can imagine! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Sam Mihara was imprisoned during World War II at Wyoming’s Heart Mountain Japanese internment camp. Mihara is now a national lecturer on mass imprisonment and will use photos and videos to share his experiences and stories from Heart Mountain. Drawing a contemporary parallel, he will present on his findings from visits to today’s detention centers for immigrant families. (Adults; Cottonwood ...
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Fall/Autumn. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
Pros from the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) will be available to answer questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The workshop will include information on completing the application and understanding the deadlines. The EOC pros will explain where the application goes, who sees it, and how it is used. Corrections and verifications will also be reviewed. ...
Ladies, need a break? This event is for you! Make a woodslice owl while you enjoy a fun evening of crafting, conversation, and refreshments. Bring your friends! (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee will draw upon her United Nations work in developing democracies to trace Americans’ voting rights from white landowners only to women’s suffrage to today’s challenges of safeguarding that right. *During the presentation, stop by the Willow Room to register to vote! (Adults; Cottonwood Room) This event is presented as part of Laramie County Library System, ...
Book club will meet twice during the month of October. We will review the first half of the book on October 10 and the second half on October 24. Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal. Desserts and drinks will be provided. We will be reading The Iron Trial. Book description: All his life, Call has been warned by his ...
You and your baby can engage in musical activities at this unique session designed for caregivers and babies. (Ages Birth – 24 Months; Early Literacy Center)
Bring your lunch and get here early for a good seat. Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s William Intriligator will introduce cellist Zuill Bailey, the featured artist in Hausmusik 1. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Join us this month for an informal discussion of Maiden Flight by Harry Haskell. This novel offers an intimate view of the family life of the Wright siblings, Orville and Katharine. A good read for anyone interested in the Wright family and the struggles of educated women in early 20th century America. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Sing, sway, laugh, and play with skilled educator Laura Sutton. (Ages 2 – 5; Early Literacy Center)
Head into our Book Sale Room with a plastic or reusable shopping bag and fill it with books for just $5! All proceeds benefit Laramie County Library System programs. (All Ages; Book Sale Room)
