Hear ye, hear ye! All young knights are invited to test their mettle against our obstacle course and design their own shield! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
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)
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)
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)
Monday, July 17 2:30–3:30pm: Grades K–2 4–5pm: Grades 3–6 Join us as we explore the art and life of El Anatsui, known for his giant sheets of bottle top mosaics! 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 ...
July 18–20 10am–2pm Kayla Clark, letterpress artist and curator of Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typographic Messages, will be in residency at the library demonstrating her printing technique. She and her historic press will be in The Commons area on the first floor and library visitors are encouraged to stop by, watch, ask questions, and maybe even leave with a ...
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)
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)
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)
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)
Join us at the Burns Branch Library for a potluck dinner and a lively discussion of this month’s book, The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult. Please bring a dish to add to the potluck as well as your copy of the book. For more information, please call the Burns Branch Library or visit with staff. (Adults; Burns Branch ...
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 and collaborative environment! (Teens; Sage Room)
July 18–20 10am–2pm Kayla Clark, letterpress artist and curator of Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typographic Messages, will be in residency at the library demonstrating her printing technique. She and her historic press will be in The Commons area on the first floor and library visitors are encouraged to stop by, watch, ask questions, and maybe even leave with a ...
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 ...
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)
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)
In celebration of the Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine in Harry Potter’s World exhibit, we are inviting you to create your own magical creatures! We’ll be using pieces of multiple Beanie Babies® to create our own hybrid creatures! (Grades 3–12; Early Literacy Center)
Join us for a special Spanish/English storytime in collaboration with CHISPA. Come enjoy special stories, songs, snacks, and a craft in Spanish and English! Our theme this month will be where are you from? Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y en inglés! Nuestro tema este mes será ...
Join us to gear up for the annual LCLS Book Arts Exhibition, Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typograpic Messages. We’ll be learning a traditional printmaking process with a fun and modern spin! Adults 18 and over only, please. Reserve your spot by visiting the link below. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP
