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Friday Matinee

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

Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch a family-friendly matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Movies by week: August 12: Luca (rated PG) August 19: The Princess and the Frog (rated G) August 26: Cars (rated G)

Teen Terrace Hangout

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

Bring your friends and enjoy the fine sunshine out on the Teen Terrace to celebrate the end of Summer Reading. Beverages and popsicles will be provided. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. (Teens; 2nd Floor)

Adopt a Shelter Pet at the Library

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

Join human, canine, and feline representatives from Black Dog Animal Rescue to fill out adoption documents, meet adoptable animals, receive information about additional adoptable animals, learn how to take care of new pets, and more! You can also bring pet food and supplies to the event for donation to local shelters. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

End of Summer Spectacular: Un-lazy River (Pine Bluffs)

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

Today marks the last day to pick up Summer Reading Challenge prizes in Pine Bluffs 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 glass of cold lemonade and a cookie. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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)

End of Summer Spectacular: Un-lazy River (Burns)

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

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)

Library for All

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 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)

Jewish Genealogy

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

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 ...

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Ready Readers

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

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)

Brown Bag Book Club (Pine Bluffs)

Main Street Park S Main St., Burns

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 ...

Adult Craft Night: Leather Stamping (RSVP Required)

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

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

Summer Movie Series: Deep

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

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. ...

After-Hours: Teen NERF Night (RSVP Required)

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

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; ...

Saturday Morning Book Club

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

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)

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Paperbag Book Cover Workshop

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

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)

‘Twilight of the Gods’: Defeat, Memory, and Legacy of World War II and the Holocaust

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

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 ...

End of Summer Foam Party!

Performance Park 2200 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne

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, ...

University of Wyoming Football Fest

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

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)

Book Discussion Group

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

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 ...