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 the Pumphrey brothers. Wear play clothes as it could get messy! (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Learn the fundamentals of starting a business in Wyoming! We’ll cover business models and plans, the feasibility of business ideas, legal structure and regulations, and the reality of start-up financing. Presented in partnership with the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). RSVP for this event below. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to ...
Master Gardener, Catherine Wissner, will instruct participants on the design and assembly of drip irrigation systems for home gardening. Get your hands on a variety of irrigation implements at this event to inspire ideas for your own drip system configurations! This event is presented by the Laramie County Master Gardeners and the Seed Library of Laramie County. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Bugs. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Book Club will meet twice during the month of May. We will chat about the book, do some crazy activities, and enjoy a delicious treat! Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal and drinks will be provided. We will be reading Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. Participants in grades 4–6 can pick up their book from the second floor Ask ...
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a trivia champ? Join us for Jeopardy!® Battle for prizes and bragging rights! RSVP below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
Sing, sway, laugh, and play with skilled educator Laura Sutton. (Ages 2–5; Early Literacy Center)
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, you don’t have to buy expensive musical instruments to start a band; you can make your own! Use basic craft supplies and household items to create fun musical instruments. RSVP ...
Join us for a lively discussion and a delicious potluck dinner. This month’s selection is Maiden Flight by Harry Haskell. Maiden Flight is the true-life story of the Wright sister who in 1926 left her world-famous and intensely possessive older brother to marry newspaper editor Harry Haskell, the man she loved, and suffered the unhappy consequences. An international celebrity in ...
Welcome to our event specifically geared towards adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun! For our May event, we will be planting an herb from the Seed Library of Laramie County to take home. Please bring your staff with you. RSVP for this event below. (Adults; Cottonwood Room) Click Here to RSVP
Bring the whole family to enjoy an evening of board game fun featuring a variety of new games and classic favorites. Sign your family up by clicking below! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP
We’re taking storytime to the garden! Head on over to the Paul Smith Children’s Village to participate in one of our early literacy storytimes. (Ages 18 months–5 years; Paul Smith Children’s Village–616 S Lions Park Dr.)
Are you the life of the party? What about the life of the Mario Party? Come and find out at Gamers Unite. RSVP for the event below. (Teens; Sage Room) Click Here to RSVP
Come join us for a special event with our guests from the Paul Smith Children’s Village! This month we will be having fun with water in preparation for our Summer Reading Challenge. Water you waiting for?! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Due to the predicted winter weather conditions on Friday, May 20, this event has been canceled. Celebrate National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day by riding to the library on your way home! Bike by the library for Bike Show ‘n Tell, to come talk shop, or just to grab a cool beverage as you cruise through. Ride safe, ...
Join in for an exciting discussion of The Help by Kathryn Stockett as we enjoy coffee and treats. For more information about the book, please call the Pine Bluffs Library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Needle felting is an art form in which wool fibers are turned into 3D objects using a simple needle technique. We will be making adorable animals to take home. No experience needed–anyone can do it! (Teens & Adults; Burns Branch Library)
May 23–28 Library Hours Minute to Win It games are fun and fast games that you can complete in a minute or less! Compete against your friends and family or see how fast you can win the games by yourself. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Let’s explore the science of flight with a paper airplane competition. Build and tweak airplane models to see which can go the farthest and which can fly the longest! (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Looking for grants for your nonprofit? This can be made more difficult by the fact that 90% of U.S. foundations do not have websites! Come learn how to use Foundation Directory Online (FDO) to find funders. With over 140,000 grantmaker profiles, FDO is the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers. Presented in partnership with Candid. Please note, this class ...
