Genealogy: Finding Your Wyoming Ancestors

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

This class will help you get started with genealogical research on the internet and with print resources to find your Wyoming ancestors. From Wyoming’s territorial era to our current 23 counties, learn how to tell the story of your roots in Wyoming. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Tabletop Gaming

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

Join our tabletop gaming expert, Sam, on an epic gaming adventure this summer, starting with Fabula Ultima! Create characters, win fights, and take on new adventures! If you enjoy D&D or JRPGs, this one is for you! All supplies will be provided. (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)

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Adventure Begins at the Library: Survival Island

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

June 11–14 Library Hours You’re stranded on a deserted island! Can you survive using nothing but your wits and available resources? Test your abilities all week long with each of our Survival Island challenges, such as building a (mini) raft and sending an SOS. If you feel confident enough, you can try to do all the challenges in one day.  ...

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Adventure Begins at the Library: Where is Pigeon?

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

June 11–14 Library Hours Do you know where Pine Bluffs Branch Library's unofficial mascot, Pigeon, is hiding? Each week, Pigeon will be on an adventure somewhere within the community. You can get a weekly clue to his location by visiting the library on Tuesdays. If you find Pigeon, be sure to come in and let staff know where you found ...

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Ramble//Rove

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

June 12–August 18 Making art is an adventure, full of twists and turns. For this year’s annual LCLS Book Arts Show, University of Wyoming professor and coffee entrepreneur Kayla Clark welcomes artist-adventurers ranging from book artists to letterpress printers to writers to graphic designers. These artists from Wyoming and beyond showcase books in traditional and experimental formats, as well as ...

Yoga Together

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

Come and join Jasmine Wilcox from GROW Movement and Mindfulness for a special literacy class filled with songs, stories, stretching, and play. This month's theme is Let’s Go Camping! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years)

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Chair Yoga: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

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

Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannen from Blossom Yoga Studio every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. We will practice yoga while seated or standing for 45 minutes. Afterward, participants are invited to share an inspiring literature-related item: a gratitude, a poignant poem, a favorite quote, book, movie, or podcast. All ...

Roblox Party

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

Join us for Roblox and snacks in the teen area! Virtual explorers will create adventures, play games, role-play, and learn with their friends in an immersive, 3D environment. Bring some friends, and be ready to explore! (Teens Grades 7–12; Teen Lounge)

Cuentos y Amigos (Spanish Storytime)

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

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 is Summer. 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 Verano. (Children & Families/niños ...

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Choose Your Own Adventure Club

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

Calling all adventurers! Join us as we read and choose our own adventure together! No need to read the book ahead of time. We will also make crafts, chat about what books we are reading, and do other fun things! This event is for children in grades K–2. (Grades K–2; Sage Room)

Chillville

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

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, ...

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ZOOmobile Visit: ZOOm-In

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

Session 1: 10:15–11:15am Session 2: 11:30am–12:30pm We are welcoming our friends from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo back for another fun ZOOmobile visit! Attendees will be introduced to the diversity of the animal kingdom as we “zoom in” on different animal classes. Learn what makes each class of animals unique as you interact and observe live animals like amphibians, mammals, reptiles, ...

Movies for Mindful Aging: Moonrise Kingdom

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

Please join us for a viewing of a classic Wes Anderson movie, Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13, 2012). Two 12-year-olds fall in love and elope amidst the chaos of small island life. Starring Francis McDormand, Kara Hayward, Jared Gillman, Bill Murray, and Bruce Willis. Refreshments and popcorn provided. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event and discussion to follow the ...

Gamers Unite!

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

Come and play some fun games with friends! We could be brawling with Super Smash Bros. or racing to the finish with Mario Kart. You never know what will happen, but you can count on a good time!

Yoga Together

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

Come and join Jasmine Wilcox from GROW Movement and Mindfulness for a special literacy class filled with songs, stories, stretching, and play. This month's theme is Let’s Go Camping! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years)

Outdoor Adventure & Trail Ready! Session 3: Forest Walk and Introduction to Dendrology at the Cheyenne High Plains Arboretum

High Plains Arboretum 8301 Hildreth Rd., Cheyenne, United States

Take a forest walk around the High Plains Arboretum and learn more about some of our local and transplanted tree species from former forestry professor Scott Sink, PhD.  Patrons are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and walking on uneven ground. Pets are not allowed at the High Plains Arboretum.  This is the third and final workshop in the ...

Lunch Bunch Book Club

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

Join us for an exciting discussion of The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah as we enjoy a potluck lunch. The Four Winds is a powerful American epic about love, heroism, and hope during the Great Depression, a time when the country was in crisis and at war with itself. Millions of Americans were were out of work and the land ...

Craig Johnson Book Signing: First Frost

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

Spend an afternoon with Craig Johnson! The best-selling Wyoming author will share excerpts from his newest Longmire novel, First Frost, followed by audience questions and book signing. Books will be available in the Gallery for purchase from Barnes & Noble starting at 12:30 pm. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Adventure Begins at the Library: Birding Backpack Kickoff

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

Explore how to use the library's latest resource to get to know our Wyoming birds! Volunteers from Cheyenne High Plains Audubon will help you learn how to use binoculars, field guides, and smart phone birding apps to discover our feathered friends and their habitats. Other resources—like birding checklists, field trips, and classes you can check out throughout the year—will also ...

Community Conversation: Should the Government Provide Shelter/Housing to Everyone Who Needs it?

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

Get ready to experience an exciting way to dig into controversial issues! The parliamentary format used by Braver Angels encourages everyone to speak or ask questions, ensures civility in disagreement, and strives for learning and better understanding for all. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)