National Poetry Month Celebration

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

Poetry lovers will hear poems read by local authors and have a chance to read their own poems, or one from a favorite poet. Presented in partnership with WyoPoets. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

B*U*Z*Z: Adult & Teen Spelling Bee

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

Put your spelling skills to the test or re-live your school spelling bee experiences! Join us at the Burns Branch meeting room for this fun spelling competition, hosted by staff from the Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries. The competition’s words will be similar to the word lists used by schools and the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Sign up at ...

Craft Night: Learn to Make Seed Paper (RSVP Required)

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

Celebrate Earth Day with the Seed Library of Laramie County and learn how to make seed paper for planting and gifting. Adults only please. RSVP for this event below. (Adults; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP

Classic Conversations: Lunch and Learn Series

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

Join Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s William Intrilligator, soprano vocalist Jennifer Bird-Arvidsson, and bass-baritone vocalist Rhys Lloyd Talbot for an informal and entertaining discussion, including musical insights about the concert on April 23. Patrons may attend in-person in the Cottonwood Room or view the live-stream on the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s Facebook page. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Count on Planting with Paul Smith Children’s Village

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

Like counting games? Enjoy planting? Then this event is for you! Come join us at the library with our special guests from the Paul Smith Children’s Village to play, learn, and plant all in one spot. You can count on having a great time! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)

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Minute to Win It

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

April 25–30 Library Hours Can you complete our wacky and fun games in just one minute? Compete against your friends and family, or see how fast you can win the games by yourself! Every participant gets a prize. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

Famous Illustrators

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

Ever wonder how illustrators make the beautiful pictures you see in books? Join us for a peek into how some of your favorite book illustrators make their art! This month, we will focus on Lois Ehlert. Wear play clothes as it could get messy! (Grades K – 2; Early Literacy Center)

Book Discussion Group

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

April is known for Earth Day and the sowing of spring seedlings, so join Laramie County Library in reading Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower. This dystopian tale takes us to the near future of 2024 where young Lauren Oya Olamina strikes out amidst a desolate landscape to establish a hopeful new religion she calls Earthseed. Come to the 3rd ...

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

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

Join with representatives (both human and canine) from local animal shelters to celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! You can fill out adoption documents, see pictures of other adoptable animals, learn how to take care of your new pet, and donate pet food and supplies to the shelters. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

The Price is Right (RSVP Required)

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

Are you ready for some fun? If you’re in grades 3–6, “come on down” to be a contestant in our version of “The Price is Right” gameshow. You could win cool prizes as you learn about how far your money can go. RSVP below reserve a spot for this event. (Grades 3–6; Cottonwood Room) Click Here to RSVP

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Tales Together Crafts

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

May 2–29 Library Hours Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor to pick up a weekly craft packet to go along with the week’s early literacy classes. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; 2nd Floor)

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Guided Play

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

On Monday mornings, we invite you to come play with us! Each week we will feature a different playscape in the Early Literacy Center, along with suggestions of how to engage your child in guided play. (Ages 18 months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Guided Play Themes: May 2: Dress Up and Pretend May 9: Parachute Party May 16: Block Party ...

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Make It Mondays

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

Get crafty at the library every Monday! Make and take home a spring themed craft. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

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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)

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Children’s Book Week

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

May 3–7 Library Hours Celebrate Children’s Book Week with the fun activities you will find at the library. You might even get caught reading and receive a small award! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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Craftastic Tuesdays

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

Get crafty on Tuesdays! Make and take home a fluttery butterfly to give as a Mother’s Day gift. (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)

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Fun for Kids!

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

Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library) Themes by week: May 3: I Love Books! May 10: A Visit to the Doctor May 17: No storytime May 24: Oceans May 31: Storyteller Favorites

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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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Teen Crafts

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

Never know what to do with your hands? Not anymore! Come spend some time making unique crafts. Snacks will be provided. (Teens; Sage Room)