Ladies, need a break? This event is for you! Create a mini scrapbook for yourself or to give to a loved one. Please bring 8-12 photos to use in your scrapbook. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Book club will meet twice during the month of February. We will review the first half of the book on the 13th and the second part on the 27th. Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal, and desserts and drinks will be provided. This month, in recognition of Black History Month, we will be reading The Parker Inheritance. The first ...
Having attended the 1963 March on Washington and listened firsthand to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s profound words, “I have a dream,” Dr. Clayborne Carson is uniquely positioned to teach about King’s works, beliefs, and impact. In 1985, Coretta Scott King provided Carson with all of MLK’s personal writings; he has since dedicated his life to the King Papers Project, the ...
Valentine’s Day is coming and Cupid is preparing. Last year he locked his bow and arrows in a box for safekeeping and now he can’t remember any of the combinations! Can you help Cupid get into the box to his bow and arrows in time for Valentine’s Day? Good luck! *Groups are limited to five people. The escape room takes 45 ...
Join us for a short storytime session 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. On the last scheduled Baby Lapsit of the month, Parents as Teachers will join us after storytime to share early learning tips and easy-to-do activities that will make ...
Valentine’s Day is for everyone if you have a pal! We will be having our own perfect pal celebration with crafts you can make for your friends and snacks just for you! (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Comedian Chris Rock investigates the importance of hair in Black culture while examining the perceptions that drive this multi-billion dollar industry. What exactly is “good hair?” (Grades 7–12; Teen Lounge)
Hey kids! Come on over and decorate a sugar cookie for Valentine’s Day. See how creative you can get with your cookie using frosting, sprinkles, candy, and more! (Grades K–6; Burns Branch Library)
Are you looking for a Dungeons & Dragons experience? Join us as we continue our exciting campaign together this month! (Grades 7–12; Teen Lounge)
Have you ever wanted to research your family history? This basic class will give you all the information you need to get started. Our discussion will include books and other resources available at Laramie County Library System, the basics of genealogy record keeping, and how to search using Ancestry Library Edition, the free library version of Ancestry.com. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Pros from the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) will be available to answer questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The workshop will include information on completing the application and understanding the deadlines. The EOC pros will explain where the application goes, who sees it, and how it is used. Corrections and verifications will also be reviewed. ...
Join us for a relaxing evening as we discuss Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson. Please bring a dish to share for the evening’s potluck. For more information about the book, call the library or visit with staff. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Welcome to our program specifically geared for adults with disabilities. We meet consistently on the third Wednesday of the month. Join us for crafts, sciences, and LEGO® fun! Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Poetry is art. Poetry is music. Poetry is inspiration, motivation, and action. Poems share feelings in a way that no other art form can. Come explore a few historical and contemporary Black poets who inspired and moved people with their powerful words, and then write an impactful poem all your own! (Grades 5–6; Early Literacy Center and Sage Room)
Head into our Book Sale Room with a plastic or reusable shopping bag (or your summer reading canvas bag) and fill it with books for just $5! All proceeds benefit the Laramie County Library Foundation. (All Ages; Book Sale Room) Book Sale Room Hours are 30 minutes after the library opens and it closes 30 minutes before the library closes.
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 in partnership with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. (Grades K–6; Early Literacy Center)
This class will take you beyond the basics of genealogy research and into some forgotten resources that can tell you about your ancestors. We will discuss how to research your ancestors in free resources on the Internet. We will cover FamilySearch.org, FindAGrave.com, and more. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
This month, we will be streaming Black, Brown, & Beige & The Best of Basie. Two of music’s most legendary names are the bandleaders Duke Ellington and Count Basie. In this show, we highlight some of their most extraordinary repertoire. We delve into the beloved swinging classics of Count Basie’s bands, and then move into Duke Ellington’s magnum opus: Black, ...
Join us after school for an exciting hour of playing games, making a cool craft, winning a prize or two, and eating come delicious treats. Bring a friends and enjoy the fun! (Grades K–6; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Some seeds need cold temperatures, moisture, and natural sunlight cycles to germinate. Laramie County Master Gardener Michelle Bohanan will demonstrate a winter sowing method to start these plants without taking chances on the weather, hungry birds raiding your seeds, or frozen seedlings. We will also have a seed swap, so bring some seeds to trade! Presented in partnership with Prairie ...
