K–6: Escape Room (RSVP Required)

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

Researchers have been on the trail of a large, mysterious creature for years! Footprints, sounds, and sightings have all been recorded and analyzed by the Bigfoot Research Organization at their lab. Last night the security cameras at the research lab caught a glimpse of something large and hairy on the recorded footage. Was it a wolf? A bear? Or something ...

Adult Craft Night: Mosaic Garden Stepping Stone (RSVP Required)

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

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 by visiting the link below. (Adults; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP

Teen: Escape Room (RSVP Required)

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

Grab your friends and put your sleuthing skills to the test at the library’s escape room for teens. Each time slot has a maximum capacity of 6.  If you don’t have a group of 6, don’t worry! We’ll help you find a group. Space is limited so reserve your spot at one of the links below today! (Teens; Sage Room) ...

Positive Aging: Top Gun: Maverick

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

Please join us for a viewing of Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13, 2022) starring Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, and Jennifer Connelly. Thirty years have passed since Maverick lost his flight partner, Goose. Maverick must now face some of the most gut-wrenching aspects of his personal and professional life as he aims to stay in the pilot’s seat for the United States ...

Tween After Hours: Interactive Movie – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (RSVP Required)

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

Come and enjoy a world of pure imagination with this special, interactive after-hours showing of the 1971 classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (G) for children in grades 3-6. Be ready to sing, laugh, eat lots of candy, and use fun props to enhance your viewing experience. You can even come in costume if you like! Click the link ...

Chalk the Block

Performance Park 2200 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne

We have the chalk, all you need to bring is your imagination! Grab the whole group and come out to the library to help decorate our sidewalk around the block. When you’re done, cool off with an ice cold lemonade and a treat. (Children, Teens & Families; Laramie County Library–Performance Park)

Saturday STEAM

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

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, get ready to huff and puff and blow some houses down! Bring “The Three Little Pigs” to life and see if you can build houses that can withstand the blow ...

Knight Obstacle Course

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

Hear ye, hear ye! All young knights are invited to test their mettle against our obstacle course and design their own shield!          (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)

Art Club Around the World

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

Monday, July 17 2:30–3:30pm: Grades K–2 4–5pm: Grades 3–6 Join us as we explore the art and life of El Anatsui, known for his giant sheets of bottle top mosaics! During each session of art club this summer, we will read a book, talk about an artist’s art, and work on a personal project and a collaborative project that will ...

Recurring

Artist in Residency: Kayla Clark

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

July 18–20 10am–2pm Kayla Clark, letterpress artist and curator of Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typographic Messages, will be in residency at the library demonstrating her printing technique. She and her historic press will be in The Commons area on the first floor and library visitors are encouraged to stop by, watch, ask questions, and maybe even leave with a ...

Dinner and a Book Club

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

Join us at the Burns Branch Library for a potluck dinner and a lively discussion of this month’s book, The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult. Please bring a dish to add to the potluck as well as your copy of the book. For more information, please call the Burns Branch Library or visit with staff. (Adults; Burns Branch ...

Improv for Teens

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

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)

Creation of Magical Creatures

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

In celebration of the Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine in Harry Potter’s World exhibit, we are inviting you to create your own magical creatures! We’ll be using pieces of multiple Beanie Babies® to create our own hybrid creatures! (Grades 3–12; Early Literacy Center)

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 will be where are you from? 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 ...

Adult Craft Night: Printmaking (RSVP Required)

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

Join us to gear up for the annual LCLS Book Arts Exhibition, Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typograpic Messages. We’ll be learning a traditional printmaking process with a fun and modern spin! Adults 18 and over only, please. Reserve your spot by visiting the link below. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP  

Sit, Stay, READ! Read to a Therapy Dog

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

Everyone loves to hear a story, even our four-pawed friends! Come in to the library and practice reading aloud to one of our community’s therapy dogs. We know you’ll have a furry good time! This event is presented in partnership with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. (Grades K–6; Early Literacy Center)

Tween Tasters: Harry Potter

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

Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month for a fun food-related activity such as food-themed parties, taste-testing challenges, edible science experiments, and more. This month, enjoy a magical evening of sampling Harry Potter-themed treats! Costumes are welcome! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)

Brown Bag Book Club: Because of Winn-Dixie (RSVP Required)

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

Brown Bag Book Club is back for the summer! Each month, children in grades 3–6 will read a book and enjoy fun activities along with a sweet treat. Participants may bring a “brown bag” lunch if they choose; beverages will be provided. For July, we will be reading Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Participants can pick up their book ...

Seeking Balance Curator’s Reception

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

The curator of Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typographic Messages, Kayla Clark, will give a short talk about the exhibit and the contributions of various artists. She will also walk attendees through a simple book-arts related craft that they can take home. Light refreshments will be provided. Art lovers of all ages welcome! (All Ages; Cottonwood Room)

Family Crafting: DIY Bandanas

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

Have you ever done sharpie “tie-dye?” Come give it a try and make your own custom bandanas, just in time for Frontier Days! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)