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)
Have a “far out” time decorating a fun and colorful tie-dye cookie! Did we mention that they’re delicious, too? (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
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 2: Home (PG) June 9: Zootopia (PG) June 16: Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) June 23: Brother Bear (G) June 30: Puss in Boots: The Last ...
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: June 2: Onward (PG) June 9: Dream Horse (PG) June 16: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (PG) June 23: Puss in Boots ...
Please join us for a viewing of The Woman King (PG-13, 2022) starring Viola Davis. Inspired by true historical events in the Kingdom of Dahomey in the 18th and 19th centuries, warrior Nansica fights for her peoples’ freedom while grappling with her past. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event ...
This event has reached full capacity! Return to our events calendar to discover other fun activities for teens this summer! The lights are out and the fun is on! Come and play Glow in the Dark Dodgeball at the library. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and clothing you can move around in. Spots are limited, so sign up below! ...
June 1–30 Library Hours From the Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries in Laramie County, it’s The Genre Dating Game! You’re the star of this game and you’ll meet three attractive genres from which to select your next read. Just choose your genre number and you’re set to go on your new reading adventure! (Teens & Adults; Burns and Pine ...
The race is on! Can you beat this far-out obstacle course? Grab your family, friends, or just yourself to complete this block-long course that stretches all around the library. Are you up for the challenge? Sunscreen and water are encouraged, as well as cheers and good times! (Children & Families; Laramie County Library-Performance Park)
Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month as we explore a variety of STEAM topics (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) with crafts, games, experiments, and more. This month, fling yourselves into summer by making your own catapult with popsicle sticks! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
Conducting family history research on your African-American ancestors can be difficult. This class will give you some hints about where to search beyond standard genealogy resources. We will look into census records, Freedman’s Bank Records, military records, newspapers, DNA research, and more. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Let us introduce you to our StoryWalk® title for June: Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall. 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 event, the outdoor StoryWalk® is available rain ...
June 1–August 15 Read for prizes in our annual Summer Reading Challenge! We’re celebrating this year’s theme, Peace, Kindness, Reading, with ticket drawings, level prizes, completion prizes, and activities throughout the summer. Visit LaramieCountyLibrary.org/SRC2023 to begin this year’s Summer Reading adventure. Register for a Beanstack account or sign in with your existing account to start tracking your progress. Don’t want ...
June 5–September 5 Come enjoy the boundless creativity of Laramie County’s 3rd and 4th grade students in the annual bookmark contest! Pick up bookmarks featuring the winning designs from any library location. (All Ages; 2nd Floor)
Welcome to our new “Guided Play” early literacy class. Enjoy a few stories on Roads and Vehicles, then play together with us as we build our own tape town! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of playing with cars. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Make and take home an egg-carton bee that will get you buzzing into summer! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
2:30–3:30pm: Grades K–2 4–5pm: Grades 3–6 Let’s get dotty! Join us as we explore the art and life of Yayoi Kusama, also known as the queen of polka-dots! During each session of art club this summer, we will read a book, talk about an artist’s art, and work on a personal project and a collaborative project that will be displayed ...
2:30–3:30pm: Grades K–2 4–5pm: Grades 3–6 Let’s get dotty! Join us as we explore the art and life of Yayoi Kusama, also known as the queen of polka-dots! During each session of art club this summer, we will read a book, talk about an artist’s art, and work on a personal project and a collaborative project that will be displayed ...
Join us for a relaxing and fun evening as Holly Bauer instructs on how to create an acrylic painting, “American Flag Sky,” while you sip on cool, delicious refreshments. All supplies are provided! Space is limited to 10 participants, so please sign up before June 10 by visiting the Burns Branch Library or calling 307-547-2249. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
We know that large events at the library can be overwhelming! We would like to invite children with sensory needs and their families to take advantage of Chillville. This special area will have items such as fidget devices, bubbles, a sound machine, and more. Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor to ask to use the space, ...
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a groovy flower power collage. This craft is far out and will put you in the mood for summer reading! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
