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)
Make and take home an egg-carton bee that will get you buzzing into summer! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a groovy flower power collage. This craft is far out and will put you in the mood for summer reading! (All Ages; 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)
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! This month’s theme is I Love Books. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
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)
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)
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)
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 the fall of 2023. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
This is your day to make it! Join us to create a variety of masterpieces in a variety of ways, for your friends or for yourself! (Grades 1–6; Early Literacy Center)
Join us for a relaxing and fun evening as Holly Bauer instructs on how to create an acrylic painting, “American Flag Sky,” while you sip on cool, delicious refreshments. All supplies are provided! Space is limited to 10 participants, so please sign up before June 6 by visiting the Pine Bluffs Branch Library or calling 307-245-3646. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch ...
Welcome to our new “Guided Play” early literacy class. Enjoy a few stories on Roads and Vehicles, then play together with us as we build our own tape town! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of playing with cars. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Summer is finally here! Let’s get together and make a concrete, mosaic garden stepping stone to take home and enjoy. All supplies will be provided for class use. Adults 18 and over only, please. Reserve your spot below. (Adults; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP
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)
Have a “far out” time decorating a fun and colorful tie-dye cookie! Did we mention that they’re delicious, too? (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Please join us for a viewing of The Woman King (PG-13, 2022) starring Viola Davis. Inspired by true historical events in the Kingdom of Dahomey in the 18th and 19th centuries, warrior Nansica fights for her peoples’ freedom while grappling with her past. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event ...
This event has reached full capacity! Return to our events calendar to discover other fun activities for teens this summer! The lights are out and the fun is on! Come and play Glow in the Dark Dodgeball at the library. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and clothing you can move around in. Spots are limited, so sign up below! ...
The race is on! Can you beat this far-out obstacle course? Grab your family, friends, or just yourself to complete this block-long course that stretches all around the library. Are you up for the challenge? Sunscreen and water are encouraged, as well as cheers and good times! (Children & Families; Laramie County Library-Performance Park)
Children in grades 3–6 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, fling yourselves into summer by making your own catapult with popsicle sticks! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
Conducting family history research on your African-American ancestors can be difficult. This class will give you some hints about where to search beyond standard genealogy resources. We will look into census records, Freedman’s Bank Records, military records, newspapers, DNA research, and more. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
