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Abstraction/ Ancestors/ Altered Books

1st and 3rd Floors 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

January 6–February 9 Library Hours On pages removed from antique books, artist Jennie Kiessling combines practicing abstract art with the story of her Italian ancestors through the words of her family. Her work encourages viewers to consider their own family’s stories and words. Enjoy this exhibit on the library’s 1st and 3rd floors, and visit Clay Paper Scissors Gallery in ...

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Book Babies

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

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)

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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: January 6: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (rated PG) January 13: Abominable (rated PG) January 20: Lightyear (rated PG) January 27: DC Super League of Pets ...

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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: January 6: Lightyear (rated PG) January 13: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (rated PG) January 20: Abominable (rated PG) January 27: ...

Storytime at Wyoming State Museum’s Family Day (*RSVP Required through the Museum)

Wyoming State Museum 2301 Central Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

We’re taking storytime to the museum! Head on over to the Wyoming State Museum for their Family Day to participate in one of our early literacy storytimes and other fun activities. Visit the Wyoming State Museum’s website at wyomuseum.wyo.gov to register for the event. This month’s Family Day theme is Ice Festival. (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central Ave.)

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Virtual SaturD&D (RSVP Required)

Virtually via Discord

Role-playing adventure is just a click away. Join our Teen D&D online community and get started on creating a character today. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem! Laramie County Library offers Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat, and play online. To participate, you will need a phone, tablet, or computer with internet connection and a Discord account. ...

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100 Books for Every Child: A Beanstack Challenge

Virtually via Beanstack 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Beginning January 1, 2023, we are encouraging children ages 3–5 (and their parents/caregivers) to read Laramie County Library System’s 100 Books for Every Child as part of an ongoing Beanstack challenge! These 100 books were carefully curated by Laramie County Library System’s youth librarians who recommend that the titles are read to every child before they enter Kindergarten. After you ...

StoryWalk® Sunday

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

Let us take you on a guided tour of our new StoryWalk® title for January: The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. We will meet in the Willow Room, but the StoryWalk® will be outside, so dress for the weather! Afterwards, we will have snacks and crafts in the Willow Room. If you can’t make it to the StoryWalk® Sunday ...

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Make It Mondays

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

Get crafty at the Burns Branch Library! Make and take home a paper-chain snowman while warming up at the library. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Educational Series: Community Forum (RSVP Required for Online Attendees)

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

We want to hear from you! We will begin this series with a Community Forum and an opportunity to share your experiences with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia, discuss community needs, and learn about programs and services that support those who are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia, their care partners, family members, community leaders, faith leaders, first responders, business ...

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Yoga Together

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

Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Nothing to Do. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room)

Snowflake Name Art

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

Use your imagination to create a special snowflake. Use your name or an inspirational word and turn it into a work of art as unique as a snowflake. (Tweens, Teens, & Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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Pokémon Jr.

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

Grab your cards, grab your friends, and join us for Pokémon Jr.! We will be playing the fun and exciting Pokémon Trading Card Game or PTCG! (Grades K–8; 2nd Floor)

Library for All

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

Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join Library for All for a chance to win prizes while playing bingo with your friends! Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Brown Bag Book Club (RSVP Required)

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

Book club will meet twice during the month of January. We will chat about the book, do some fun activities, and enjoy a delicious treat! Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal and drinks will be provided. We will be reading Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett. Participants in grades 4–6 can pick up their book from the 2nd floor Ask ...

Introduction to Finding Nonprofit Grants

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

Looking for grants for your nonprofit? 90% of U.S. foundations don't have websites! Come learn how to use Candid’s Foundation Directory Professional (FD Pro) to find funders. FD Pro is the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 140,000 grantmaker profiles. Presented in partnership with Candid and L2B. *NOTE: This class is for nonprofit organizations exploring funding, not ...

Positive Aging: The Bucket List

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

Bring your friends to watch The Bucket List (PG-13, 2007)! This film focuses on two terminally-ill men played by Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson who flee the hospital to go on a whirlwind adventure. Enjoy popcorn and a discussion afterward. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

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; Sage Room)