Do you have a preschooler who 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 designed for preschoolers going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
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 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)
Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks; we’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: May 3: Star Wars: Droid Tales (PG) May 10: The School of Rock (PG-13) May 17: Minions (PG) May 24: Bridge to Terabithia (PG) May 31: The Bad ...
It may be a day early, but you can show your love of all things Star Wars by creating an awesome “may the fourth be with you” light-up card. If Vader’s “Imperial March” is more your style, you can create a “welcome to the dark side” light up card. (Grades 4–12 & Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
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) Movies by week: May 3: Wonka (PG) May 17: Sing (PG) May 24: Sing 2 (PG) May 31: The Princess Diaries (G)
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! (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)
Kick off your weekend with a delightful blend of hors d’oeuvres and entertainment! Author Michael P. Branch invites you to an engaging discussion centered around his book, On the Trail of the Jackalope: How a Legend Captured the World’s Imagination and Helped Us Cure Cancer. In this captivating exploration, Branch unravels the jackalope journey from the Great Depression in Douglas, ...
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 Home on the Range. Our early literacy storytimes will be at ...
May 4–June 2 Library Hours National Denim Day, the last Wednesday of April, is a day of awareness building about sexual assault. Participants are encouraged to wear denim as a way to draw attention to the prevalence of sexual assault, to educate people about this important issue, and to counteract victim blaming. The jeans on display were worn and decorated ...
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, we’re building with straws! See if you can build the tallest tower, or the longest bridge, or whatever your heart desires! (Grades 3–6/Ages 8–12; Early Literacy Center)
May 5–September 4 Library Hours Enjoy the creativity of hundreds of 3rd and 4th grade students from Laramie County in the annual bookmark contest! Pick up a bookmark of the winning designs at any library location. (All Ages; 2nd Floor)
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: May 6: Mother & Teacher Appreciation Flowers May 13: Minions May 20: Animal Masks (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Get crafty at the library! This month we are going buggy for crafts. Make and take home an awesome clothespin bee magnet or create a cute paint-blob insect. (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)
Story time is a great opportunity for children to socialize with their peers. This program includes an interactive reading session and a simple craft. This month’s theme is Family. (Pre-K & 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; Third Floor Ask Here Desk)
Calling all future aviators! Come fly with us! Learn how to build different paper airplanes, test and tweak your models, then see which ones fly the farthest or stay in the air longest! (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Bugs. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannan 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 ...
