Storytime at the Wyoming State Museum’s Family Day (RSVP Required)

Wyoming State Museum 2301 Central Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

We’re taking storytime to the museum! Head over to the Wyoming State Museum for their Family Day to participate in one of our early literacy storytimes and other fun activities. Visit the Wyoming State Museum’s website at https://wyomuseum.wyo.gov/ to register for the event. This month’s Family Day theme is Space. Our early literacy storytimes will be at 10:30 & 11:30am. ...

Winter Author Festival

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

Meet your favorite local author or find a new one! The Pine Bluffs Branch Library and the Pine Bluffs Heritage Society are excited to bring you a festival of local authors from around the region who will gather at the Pine Bluffs Historical High School to sell and sign books. Enjoy some delicious refreshments, too! Authors can reserve a spot ...

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Spark!: Places of Innovation

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

December 2–January 14  The story of human history is written in inventions and innovations. People are problem solvers. Sometimes we invent—create a completely new thing or a process based on new ideas. More often, we innovate—that is, we introduce a fresh idea or an invention into use in some way that creates a new way of doing or thinking. All ...

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Innovation Laramie County

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

December 4–January 14  Spark!: Places of Innovation shows us just how important rural places are to developing solutions to difficult problems around the country. But what about closer to home? This exhibit highlights some of the creative, ground-breaking, and—well—innovative projects that are happening right here, right now.  Come check out some of the amazing things innovators are working on in ...

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Make it Mondays

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

Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Adult groups, please call 307-547-2249 in advance to RSVP.  Crafts by week:   December 2: Christmas Countdown  December 9: Candy Cane Trees   December 16: Snowflake Ornaments  December 23: Melted Snowmen  December 30: Penguins   (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) 

Bird Counts and Birds Count!

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

Join a volunteer from the Cheyenne High Plains Audubon Society to explore how and why we count birds.  Discover how to find and identify birds then test your skills at spotting feathered friends (or their look-alikes) and learn about the upcoming Christmas Bird Count and the library's birding backpack program. (Grades 2–6; Early Literacy Center) 

Earring Making Class (RSVP Required)

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

Teen jewelry-maker Grace Lyles is back for another earring crafting event - but with a holiday twist! We will learn how to use wire, jewelry-making tools, and more to craft your own set of earrings! Supplies are extremely limited so make sure to sign up soon!  (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)    Click Here to RSVP

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Holiday Gift Wrapping Drop-In

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

Wrap your holiday gifts with flair! Level up your gift-wrapping skills at one of our tips and tricks sessions, starting at 5:30pm on December 9 or 11am on December 10. Supplies provided.   (All Ages; Cottonwood Room) 

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Craftastic Tuesday

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

Get crafty at the library! This month, make and take home a variety of holiday-inspired crafts.  December 3: Yarn Wrapped Reindeer Ornament  December 10: Jingle Bells Ornament  December 17: Tealight Snowman Ornament  December 31: Fireworks Ring  (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) 

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Holiday Gift Wrapping Drop-In

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

Wrap your holiday gifts with flair! Level up your gift-wrapping skills at one of our tips and tricks sessions, starting at 5:30pm on December 9 or 11am on December 10. Supplies provided.   (All Ages; Cottonwood Room) 

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Tales Together

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

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) 

K-2 STEAM

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

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, join us for a fun Holiday-themed STEM Challenge! And maybe a craft or two.   (Children Grades K-2; Early Literacy Center) 

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Read-Aloud Cocoa Club

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

Come to the library after school to decompress and cozy up with a cup of hot chocolate and munch popcorn while being read aloud to from Barbara Robinson’s hilarious and inspiring book, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Listen, color, or just relax and enjoy.  (Grades 3–6; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) 

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Creative Teens Unite!

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

Join this fun group that enables you to tell your story through a creative medium of your choice. Drawing, storytelling, clay, poems, any way to get your story out is welcome! If you’ve always felt that you needed a place to be creative, this is the event for you! This is a creativity-friendly and judgment-free zone; all are welcome to ...

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Innovation in Motion: Increased Access Footwear Design by Brett Drake

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

In 2017, Cheyenne resident and self-proclaimed sneaker nerd Brett Drake won the Nike Ease Challenge with his design of an adaptive fit high-top shoe. Come see the process of how that idea became the Nike Air Zoom UNVRS. (All Ages; 1st Floor)

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Ready Readers

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

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) 

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 Snow is Falling!  

Library for All

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

Merry Christmas! Let’s get together for some fun Christmas crafts and sweet treats. The library will supply craft materials, treats, and tasty warm beverages. Please bring your staff with you. (Adults & Teens 16+, Cottonwood Room) 

Intro to Knitting (RSVP Required)

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

*RSVP Required Intro to Knitting Wednesday, December 11  6-7:30pm Whether you’re brand new to knitting or looking to refresh your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to dive in! In this session, you will learn the knit stitch and how to read beginner knitting patterns. RSVP required so be sure to sign up with the link below.  (Adults; Sunflower Room)  ...