Matinee Movies for Mindful Aging: The Old Man and the Sea

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

Please join us for the movie adaptation of The Old Man and the Sea starring Best Actor nominee Spencer Tracey (TV-PG, 1958). Hemingway's highly symbolic novel, The Old Man and the Sea, published in 1952, was a Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winner. Refreshments from the Library Cafe and popcorn are provided. Optional discussion to follow the movie. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

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Dinovember: Dino Sleepover (RSVP Required)

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

Ever wondered what your dinosaurs get up to when you’re sleeping? What if you left them alone for a month? Bring your Favorite Dinosaur Figure to the library and leave them for an ENTIRE MONTH to see what fun they get into without you. We’ll make sure they don’t get into too much trouble. Spots are limited, so sign up ...

Teen Throwback Movies: Anne of Green Gables

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

"Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it, yet?" Watch the adventures of an 11-year-old orphan girl Anne Shirley sent by mistake to two middle-aged siblings, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who had originally intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the town of Avonlea. This mini-series-turned-movie is ...

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ArtFest

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

November 5–November 30 Library Hours Enjoy painting, photography, sculpture, and more by artists age 60+ at the 24th Annual ArtFest! Art will be for sale, so if you see a piece you like, call 307-635-2435 to arrange a purchase. Presented by Laramie County Senior Services. (All Ages; 1st Floor)

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Craftastic Tuesday

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

Library Hours Get crafty at the library! Each Tuesday is your time to be creative with some seasonally inspired crafts. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) November 5: Sugar Skull Mask November 12: Native American Spin Drum November 19: Yarn Wrapped Owl November 26: Turkey Bookmark

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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)

Thankful BINGO

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

Come to the library for after-school fun and prizes as we play BINGO with a twist; each winner gets to tell what they are thankful for. (Grades K-5; 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 ...

Book Discussion Group

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

Join us in reading Tommy Orange's debut novel There There as we follow an eclectic cast of characters on their way to the Big Oakland Powwow. The novel explores what it means to be Native American living outside of the Reservation. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

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Wiggle and Giggle Time: Toddler Time

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

Turn on your giggle box and get your wiggles out at this brand new Early Literacy Class complete with lots of music, movement, interactive play, and stories just for toddlers! Stay and play after class with our Early Literacy toys and socialize with other children and caregivers. (Ages 18 Months–3 Years; Early Literacy Center)

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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)

EARLY CLOSURE

Laramie County Library System and the Library Café will be closed all day on the following holidays (unless otherwise noted) Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents’ Day Easter Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Cheyenne Day Labor Day In-Service Training (held on the second Monday of October) Veterans Day Eve of Thanksgiving (library closes at 5 pm, Café closes at ...

CLOSURE

Laramie County Library System and the Library Café will be closed all day on the following holidays (unless otherwise noted) Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents’ Day Easter Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Cheyenne Day Labor Day In-Service Training (held on the second Monday of October) Veterans Day Eve of Thanksgiving (library closes at 6 pm, Café closes at ...

CLOSURE

Laramie County Library System and the Library Café will be closed all day on the following holidays (unless otherwise noted) Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents’ Day Easter Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Cheyenne Day Labor Day In-Service Training (held on the second Monday of October) Veterans Day Eve of Thanksgiving (library closes at 6 pm, Café closes at ...

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Veterans Day Art Show and Reception

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

November 1-23 Library Hours Local students are invited to enter their creative work in our Veterans Day art show. One original piece of art per student, please.  Students can decide on the project and medium of their choice to create art work that celebrates veterans. It can be a veteran they know, a branch or multiple branches, or a simple ...

Craig Johnson Book Signing: Tooth & Claw

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

The best-selling Wyoming author will share excerpts from his newest Longmire novella, Tooth & Claw, followed by audience questions and book signing. Books will be available in the Willow Room for purchase from Barnes & Noble starting at 11am. (Adults; Cottonwood & Willow Rooms)

Where’s the Pigeon: A Holiday Adventure

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

Do you know where Pine Bluffs Branch Library's mascot, Pigeon, is hiding? Each week, our bookish pigeon will be on a holiday adventure somewhere within the community. You can get a weekly clue to his location by visiting the library on Tuesdays. If you find Pigeon, be sure to come in and let staff know where you found him and ...

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 ...

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)