Wednesdays: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:15–11am An early literacy class for older preschool children to practice participating independently without their caregivers. We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and interacting with others in a group setting! (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
Wednesdays: October 2, 16, 23, 30 10:15–11am Turn on your giggle box and get your wiggles out at this brand new Early Literacy Class complete with lots of music, movement, interactive play, and stories just for toddlers! Stay and play after class with our Early Literacy toys and socialize with other children and caregivers. (Ages 18 Months–3 Years; Early Literacy ...
Wednesday, October 30 3:30–4:30pm You’re invited to an after school Boo Bash! Join your friends for a spooky hour of hauntingly fun games, ghostly crafts, and terribly tasty treats. Wear your costume if you dare and you might win a prize! (Grades K–6; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10–10:45am Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Ages 18 months–5 years; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: October 3: Forest Friends October 10: Cat & Mouse October 17: Dinosaurs October 24: Fall Stories October 31: Silly, Spooky Stories
Thursday, October 31 Library Hours Stop by the desks on each floor of the library to show off your costumes and get a treat! We especially love any costumes of book characters! Participating desks: Ask Here 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors, Computer Center help desk, and the Business Office (during business hours). (Children & Families; All Floors)
Tuesdays: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:15–11am Join us for an interactive Early Literacy Class for the whole family, complete with books, songs, rhymes, movement and more! Stay and play after class with our Early Literacy toys and socialize with other children and caregivers. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 in the Sage Room Fridays: October 4, 18, 25 in the Early Literacy Center 10:15–11am 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)
Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 4–5pm LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writer’s Creative – an established, teen-led group of writers – to bring you Teen Writing Club! Teens in grades 7–12 are invited to come together and explore the creativity that happens when we collaborate and make space to be heard. We will have fun ...
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)
November 1-23 Library Hours Local students are invited to enter their creative work in our Veterans Day art show. One original piece of art per student, please. Students can decide on the project and medium of their choice to create art work that celebrates veterans. It can be a veteran they know, a branch or multiple branches, or a simple ...
Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite treats and drinks. We’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: November 1 - Inside Out 2 (PG) November 8 - Balto (PG) November 15 - Flicka (PG) November 22 - Detective Pikachu (PG) November 29 - ...
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching 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) November 1: Wish (PG) November 8: Brave (PG) November 15: Beauty and the Beast (PG) November 22: Moana (PG)
Come and play some fun games with friends! We could be brawling in Super Smash Bros. or racing to the finish in Mario Kart. You never know what will happen, but you can count on a good time! (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)
Ever wondered what your dinosaurs get up to when you’re sleeping? What if you left them alone for a month? Bring your Favorite Dinosaur Figure to the library and leave them for an ENTIRE MONTH to see what fun they get into without you. We’ll make sure they don’t get into too much trouble. Spots are limited, so sign up ...
Día de los Muertos is not Halloween! Día de los Muertos is a sacred holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 & 2 across Latin America and beyond. Join us for joyful and colorful opportunities to celebrate throughout the community! At the library, we will have folkloric dancers performing at 12:15 and 1:30, a tissue paper flower craft and Lotería. While ...
Learn how to get started finding your family in the U.S. Federal Census and vital records, using both Internet genealogy databases such as Ancestry Library Edition and print resources available in our LCLS Special Collections. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
This instructor-led, three-week course by award-winning Wyoming author Mary Billiter will help writers find the structure to their novel while understanding the vital elements to turn a premise into a working story. Writers will learn the significance of point of view, dialogue, and pacing and how they intertwine to create a gripping novel. Additional marketing and the value of a ...
October 8–November 15 Library Hours This traveling banner exhibition from the National Library of Medicine explores the stories of the African American men and women who, during the American Civil War, overcame prejudices to serve as soldiers, nurses, surgeons, laundresses, cooks, and laborers. Their participation in the war challenged the prescribed notions about race and gender and pushed the boundaries ...
October 14–November 4 Library Hours Help us remember our loved ones by visiting our display of Día de los Muertos ofrendas. These ofrendas were put together by library staff to commemorate and honor their family members. (All Ages; 1st Floor)
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: November 4 - Veterans Poppies November 11 - Library is Closed for Veterans Day November 18 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar November 25 - Giraffe Hands (Adult groups, please RSVP by calling 307-547-2249) (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
