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Summer Reading Challenge 2023

Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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 ...

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3rd and 4th Grade Bookmark Contest Exhibit

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

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)

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Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine in Harry Potter’s World

1st Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

July 3–August 12 Library Hours Did you know the magic in Harry Potter has roots in early modern science? Come learn where the plants, animals, and magical items in the books come from by exploring the National Library of Medicine’s traveling banner exhibit. Mermaids, mandrakes and more await! (All Ages; 1st Floor)

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Play Together

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

Thursday, July 6 Monday, July 10 10:15–11am Welcome to our “Guided Play” early literacy class. Enjoy a few stories on Parachutes, then play together with our giant parachute! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of parachute play, as well as ideas for how to play at home. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)

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Make It Mondays

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

Time to break out the craft sticks and construction paper to make some high-flying projects! On July 3 and 10 we will be making craft-stick fireworks.  On July 17 and 24 we will make hand-print eagles. (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 groovy hippie headband. Use your imagination to create a colorful head piece to wear. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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Tales Together

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

Tuesdays: July 11, 18 Wednesdays: July 5, 19 Thursdays: July 13, 20 10:15–10:45am 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)

Fun for Kids!

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

Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! This month’s theme is Family. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)

Comic Book Club

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

Get together with others who love the art and format of graphic novels to discuss and celebrate this month’s book, The Unsinkable Walker Bean by Aaron Renier. Enjoy some treats and a cool activity, too! (Grades 6-8; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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Computer Help (RSVP Required)

Computer Classroom 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Visit the library for help navigating your digital devices! From learning to use a mouse to getting acquainted with social media, we’ve got you covered. Please call the library at 307-634-3561 or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to register. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)

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Youth Chess Club

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

Tuesdays: July 11, 18 4–5pm Our summer Youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all will be welcome to learn moves and strategies and to just have fun! Children and teens in grades 2–12 are welcome to participate. (Grades 2–12; Early Literacy Center)

Purple Society

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

Come and join fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ and Allies community. We will meet to chat about LGBTQIA+ related issues, interact with fun activities, and enjoy some snacks in a safe environment. This group seeks to offer understanding, support, and acceptance. All are welcome! (Teens; Sage Room)

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 Love and Friendship.  (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room)

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Computer Help (RSVP Required)

Computer Classroom 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Visit the library for help navigating your digital devices! From learning to use a mouse to getting acquainted with social media, we’ve got you covered. Please call the library at 307-634-3561 or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to register. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)

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)

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Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)

Virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your own home!, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Thursdays: July 6, 13, 20 9:30–10am 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 at the link below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP

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Fun for Kids!

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

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: July 6: Communities with Special Guest Reader July 13: Family July 20: Beach July 27: Storyteller’s Favorites

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Ready Readers

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

Wednesdays: July 5, 19 Thursdays: July 13, 20 10:15–10:45am 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 ...

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Tales Together

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

Tuesdays: July 11, 18 Wednesdays: July 5, 19 Thursdays: July 13, 20 10:15–10:45am 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)

Know Your Blood Pressure

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

Do you know that your library has Self Monitored Blood Pressure kits available for check-out?  Come speak with a Healthy Heart Ambassador (HHA) from HealthWorks to discuss blood pressure monitoring.  HHA ambassadors will share best practices for checking your blood pressure.  They will also provide information on chronic disease care management programs that may be of benefit to you and/or ...