Today marks the last day to pick up Summer Reading prizes in Burns and we don’t want you to miss out on all the fun! You won’t need a swimsuit when you take a trip down our un-lazy river obstacle course. Finish off with a cold glass of lemonade and a cookie. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Welcome to our event specifically geared towards adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun! For August, we will have a final summer celebration blast doing squirt bottle painting. Be sure to wear clothes that are okay for getting messy. Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
As part of the library’s programming for Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition for libraries, this class will give you a start in researching your Jewish ancestors in records found in the United States, Europe, and Israel. We will cover resources such as Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and JewishGen.org. We will also explore information located in libraries, archives, and vital record ...
Do you have a preschooler that will be going to kindergarten? Come join us! We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and more to help get your child ready to jump into school! This event is meant for preschoolers who will be going into Kindergarten in the fall of 2022 (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
Looking for a great book to read and fun with friends? Then Brown Bag Book Club is for you! We will be reading Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai. Sign up at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library to receive a copy of the book. After the discussion, we will create beaded dragonflies. Bring a sack lunch along with ...
Join your friends at the library to learn about leather crafting. We’ll learn beginner cutting and stamping to make an embossed leather craft. All supplies will be provided, including ear plugs (for all the pounding) and cold beverages. Adults only. RSVP for this event below. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP
Steve Pressman has brought the incredible true story of Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus to the small screen in his Emmy-nominated HBO documentary 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus and to bookshelves with his acclaimed book 50 Children: One Ordinary American Couple’s Extraordinary Rescue Mission into the Heart of Nazi Germany. As part of the library’s programming ...
Join us all summer long as we watch an ocean-themed movie each month! August’s movie is Deep (rated PG). In 2100, when humanity has abandoned the earth, a colony of extravagant creatures still thrives in the deepest abyss of the ocean. Deep, an adventurous “dumbo” octopus, and his two friends must take a perilous journey to find a new home. ...
One last event before it’s back to school! Come and join us for NERF night. NERF shooters and snacks will be provided. Be sure to wear sensible shoes and get ready for some after-hours fun. This event is for teens only. Please note: after-hours events require a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian. Reserve your spot below. (Teens; ...
Join us for an exciting discussion of Her One Mistake by Heidi Perks as we enjoy coffee and treats. For more information about the book, please call the Pine Bluffs Branch Library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
August 22–27 Library Hours Hey students! School is back in session and we know you have some textbooks that you may want to cover. Swing by the Burns Branch Library and use a paper bag and other supplies provided to personalize your own book cover. (Teens; Burns Branch Library)
Join us for the final program in a series of expert presentations from Dr. Adam Blackler, Ph.D. and Associate Professor of History at the University of Wyoming, all of which will provide context and historical background for the themes and concepts presented in Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition for libraries, currently on display. In 1945, Europe offered a ...
Summer is over and it’s time to go back to school, so join us for one last hurrah! We will be playing outdoor games and sipping on lemonade as we enjoy the last rays of summer with a foam party! Prepare to get wet as we cool down with some water games and foam fun. Bring your lawn chairs, sunblock, ...
C-O-W-B-O-Y-S! Cowboys, Cowboys, Cowboys! Prepare your best University of Wyoming football cheer, don your brown and gold, and get ready for game day at the library! Join fellow fans to watch the first game of the season as the Cowboys take on Illinois. Bring your comfy camping chairs–we’ll provide tailgate-style refreshments and door prizes. (Adults & Teens; Cottonwood Room)
Our August read will be The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. A moving tale of love amidst brutality and despair, this novel is based on true events but has stirred controversy and incited questions about how strongly rooted in history a book must be before it can be considered historical fiction. Visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to ...
Join us for a live virtual Tales Together via Zoom! During this interactive early literacy class, we will practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! RSVP below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
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: September 1: I Love Books September 8: Storyteller Favorites September 15: ABCs and 123s September 22: Farm Stories September 29: Pigs-a-Plenty
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)
Do you have a preschooler that will be going to kindergarten? Come join us! We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and more to help get your child ready to jump into school! This event is meant for preschoolers who will be going into kindergarten in the fall of 2023. (Ages 4–5; Sage 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)
