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 deserve them! 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 list to earn more tickets to enter ...
February 4–17 Library Hours The purpose of Blind Dating a book is to read something you might not normally read. That’s why we have you choose based purely on the description alone. So, come blindly pick a book to read from the multiple choices that all celebrate the bonds of Friendship. Happy Palentine’s Day! (Grades K - 6; 2nd Floor)
Enjoy wonderful art created by K–6 students in Laramie County School District #1. Visit all three floors of the library to see the innovative wonders! (All Ages; All Floors)
February 5–18 Library Hours Get dressed up, make a reservation for your comfiest space, and go on a Valentine’s blind date with a book! Books will be wrapped and have a brief explanation of what they are about, but it is up to you to decide to take the leap into its pages! Grab one and experience something new! *Dressing ...
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: February 5: Hand Print Heart Tree February 12: Valentine’s Day Cards February 26: ‘The Pigeon’ (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
February 6–13 Library Hours It’s the season of love! Come make your Valentine’s Day card at the library, any time all week long! Supplies will be provided. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a heart doily snail card or a chalk art heart and surprise someone you love. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
February 1–29 Library Hours Visit the library to check out your next blind date…with a book! Each mystery book is described with only its first line and you decide which one strikes your fancy. Be sure to complete the “rate your date” card found inside the book and return it to the library to be entered into a prize drawing ...
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)
Children in grades K–2 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, we’re exploring the human heart and other crafty Valentine’s Day related fun. (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
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)
Do you have a preschooler who will be going to kindergarten next year? 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 designed for preschoolers going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
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: February 1: Snowmen February 8: Space February 15: Bath and Bedtime February 22: Family February 29: Down by the Pond
February 1–29 Library Hours A StoryWalk is a different way to experience a book! Exercise your body and your imagination as you follow interactive panels displayed throughout the library featuring the story, Stack the Cats by Susie Ghahremani. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
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)
Do you have a preschooler who will be going to kindergarten next year? 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 designed for preschoolers going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
Back by request! Every day there are new stories about artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content. ChatGPT was introduced on November 30, 2022 and amassed one million users within five days, and a user base of 100 million in two months. Join longtime STEM educator Dr. Keren Meister-Emerich as she explains why over one billion people use ChatGPT, and the benefits and ...
Join us at the Burns Branch Library every Thursday this month from 3–6pm for a different carnival-themed game. For every event you participate in, you will have the chance to earn tickets. We will do a drawing at the end of the month for prizes! Games by week: February 1: Ring Toss Challenge February 8: Balloon Cup Launchers February 15: ...
Are you biracial or multicultural and sometimes feel as if you don’t belong to one group or the other? Do you have questions about your racial or cultural background or want to connect with others on your experiences? Join us for a tween and teen discussion over dinner with community members. (Ages 11–19; Teen Lounge)
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)
