Dinner and a Book Club

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

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 ...

Library for All (RSVP Required)

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

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

Family Board Game Night (RSVP Required)

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

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

Storytime at the Paul Smith Children’s Village

Paul Smith Children's Village 616 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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.)

Gamers Unite: Mario Party Superstars (RSVP Required)

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

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

Make a Splash with the Paul Smith Children’s Village

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

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)

CANCELED: Bike to the Library Day

Performance Park 2200 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne

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, ...

Saturday Morning Book Club

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

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)

Try Something New: Needle Felted Animals

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

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)

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Minute to Win It

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

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)

K-2 STEAM: Paper Airplanes

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

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)

Introduction to Finding Nonprofit Grants (RSVP Required)

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

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 ...

Brown Bag Book Club (Pine Bluffs)

Pine Bluffs City Park Main St., Pine Bluffs, WY, United States

Looking for a great book to read, fun with friends, and a way to meet your Summer Reading Challenge goal? Then Brown Bag Book Club is for you! We will be reading Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell.  Participants should bring a “brown bag” sack lunch and meet at the Pine Bluffs Main Street Park. Dessert and drinks are provided. Please sign ...

Scandinavian Genealogy: Finding Your Nordic Immigrant Ancestors

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

This workshop will help you start your search for your Nordic ancestors who immigrated to the United States. We will focus on your ancestors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, but will also touch on Finland, Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. We will show research strategies using genealogy databases, DNA matches, and print resources. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Book Discussion Group

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

May’s Book Discussion Group read will be Jodi Picoult’s A Spark of Light, which recounts the tense standoff between hostages and the hostage taker in a women’s health clinic. The novel probes difficult questions such as balancing the rights of pregnant women and the unborn along with what it means to be a good parent. Come to the 3rd floor ...

Taxpayer Advocate Service: Problem Solving Day

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

The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will be available throughout the day to educate taxpayers on filing accurate tax returns, to provide refund timing information, and to inform taxpayers about self-help tools and resources for checking on refund statuses. TAS can also assist individuals and small businesses with tax issues they have not been able to resolve with the IRS. Take ...

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Fun for Kids!

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

Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-k & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: June 2: Author Spotlight: Eric Carle June 9: Storyteller Favorites June 16: A Day at the Beach June 23: Dinosaurs June 30: Oceans of Stories Featuring the Rainbow Fish

Kindermusik®

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

Sing, sway, laugh, and play with skilled educator Laura Sutton. (Ages 2–5; Early Literacy Center)

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Movies at the Library

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: June 3: The Addams Family 2 (rated PG) June 10: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (rated PG) June 17: Wonder Park (rated PG) June 24: The LEGO® Batman Movie ...