High Altitude Gardening 101: Vegetable Seed Starting

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

Gardening in Laramie County isn’t like gardening on the coasts or even like gardening in Fort Collins, but success can be yours! Join us to learn how gardeners on the High Plains grow food for their tables. We will be focusing on seed starting and nursery set-up for the 2023 vegetable growing season. Presented by the Seed Library of Laramie ...

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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 ...

Young Readers Book Party

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

You’re invited to a party! A book party! Join us for a celebration of reading with young readers that’s a little bit early literacy class, and a little bit more! We will read and talk about books, sing, play, and learn. This month’s theme is Space.     (Grades Pre-K–2; Early Literacy Center)

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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)

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Craftastic Tuesdays

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

Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a paper-chain snowman as you warm up in the library. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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Winter Reading Bingo

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

January 3–31 Library Hours Beat the winter blues with this reading challenge! Complete the bingo sheet and you will earn a small prize. One lucky reader will win the prize drawing. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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Tales Together

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

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)

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Homeschool Hangout

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

Join us for fun and interesting activities during your trip to the library. At each hangout we will offer crafts, STEM, or improv activities. You never know what you will get, so come and see what’s happening!  (Grades 3–12; Sage Room)

Alzheimer’s Educational Series: Research Update (RSVP Required for Online Attendees)

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

An overview of Alzheimer’s disease science and the latest advances in research on prevention, treatment, and possible cures. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association and Wyoming 211. Attendees can participate in person or via Zoom. Attendees can participate in person or via Zoom. Visit https://bit.ly/AlzLaramieCounty to register and receive Zoom information. (Adults; Sunflower Room or via Zoom)

Book Discussion Group

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

Join us this January in reading Gillian Flynn’s gritty thriller, Gone Girl. Nick and Amy Dunne spin a not-so-fun tale of the unraveling of their deeply dysfunctional marriage. Go to the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to get your copy of the book and join us on the last Tuesday of the month for tea and scones. (Adults; Windflower Room)

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Improv for Teens

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

Come laugh and learn at Improv for Teens! Create scenes through improvisational games, work cooperatively with others, and build real life skills. Experience new ways to think on your feet and unlock your creative potential in a supportive collaborative environment! (Teens; Sage Room)

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Wyoming Book Awards Beanstack Challenge

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

February 1–March 15 All Hours It’s almost time for the Wyoming Book Awards! Wyoming has three book awards to give out and we need you to decide which books to give them to! Read at least three of the ten nominated books in your age category and vote for your favorite in our Beanstack challenge. Keep reading from the nominee ...

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One-on-One Consultations: Small Business, Nonprofit, Job Seekers

3rd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

February 1–28 Library Hours Whether you are starting a business, helping a nonprofit, finding a new job, or exploring money management resources, Library 2 Business (L2B) can connect you with community experts and reliable resources. Go to lclsonline.org/services/l2b/ or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk and sign up for a free and personalized consultation with the Business Services Coordinator. ...

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Tales Together

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

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)

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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 2023. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)

Read-Aloud to a Therapy Dog

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

In honor of World Read-Aloud Day, we invite you to have a furry good time with our friend Deborah Morrison and her therapy canine companion, Madison. Everyone loves to hear a story, even Madison, and here’s your chance to practice reading aloud to her. This event is presented in alliance with Canines for Christ. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch ...

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February READO Challenge

Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries WY, United States

February 1–28 Library Hours Drop into the library to pick up a bingo reading challenge sheet and show how much you love to read. Complete the READO sheet and return it to the library to receive a cool prize! (Pre-K–Grade 5; Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries)

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Puzzle Piece Art Collaboration

Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries WY, United States

February 1–28 Library Hours Puzzle away with our collaborative art project! Select a random puzzle piece and design to your heart’s content with the provided art supplies. When done, add your creative piece to the puzzle. At the end of the month we will get to enjoy the finished puzzle art masterpiece. (Grades K–12; Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries)

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, provide refund timing information, and 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 advantage of ...