Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy the movie The Reading Room (rated PG). Fulfilling his beloved wife’s dying wish, William Campbell restores an abandoned building they own into a reading room for a depressed community notorious for its ineffectual high school and street gangs. Against all odds, he’s determined to give them a sense of self-respect. (Adults; Pine ...
Join us for an interactive storytime session designed to practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Pre-K; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by Week December 5: Pigs A Plenty December 12: Art & Imagination December 19: Here Comes Santa December 26: No Storytime This Week
Fall Pokémon League continues! The Cosmic Eclipse expansion has arrived, so let’s discuss new battle strategies. Then, join us for the Stadium Tourney where you could win booster packs or other Pokémon swag at the end of the month! (Grades 7–12; Teen Lounge) Pokémon League: December 5, 12, 19 Stadium Tourney: December 26
Book club will meet for three meetings during the months of November and December. Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal and desserts and drinks will be provided. We will be reading Book Scavenger. Quick book description: Twelve-year-old Emily moves to San Francisco and teams up with new friend James to follow clues in a strange book they find, hoping ...
This event has been cancelled Delve into Ernest Hemingway’s life of adventure, complexity, and intrigue with a presentation by Dr. Caskey Russell. The University of Wyoming professor will lecture on the biographical history of the famous author before discussing the diverse stories presented in this year’s One Book Wyoming selection, In Our Time, with a fellow Hemingway expert. Join the ...
Ready to retire but don’t want to quit working altogether? Need a flexible “side-gig” to occupy some of your time? Come and chat with like-minded boomers and discover your next adventure. Drop in to enjoy a light morning snack and walk through an easy exercise that can help you decide whether self-employment or part-time work will meet your needs. Presented ...
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. (Ages Birth–24 Months; Early Literacy Center)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch a matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library) Movies by Week December 6: Mickey’s Christmas Carol (rated G) December 13: Toy Story 4 (rated G) December 20: No Movie This Week December 27: The Lion King ...
Come to the library on Friday afternoons to watch a variety of family-friendly films. We’ll watch a different movie each week. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks to enjoy as you watch! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Movies by Week December 6: Merry Madagascar (rated NR) December 13: Mickey’s Christmas Carol (rated G) December 20: Arthur Christmas ...
If you're a fan of video game competition, modding, and restoring old hardware, then this is the perfect club for you! Check our activity schedule at the teen desk to see what we're doing this month. (Grades 7–12; Sage Room)
Have you ever wondered what happens at the library when it’s closed? We will share our secret world with your stuffed animal friends at our Stuffed Animal Sleepover! When you bring your friend to stay the night you will need to sign a permission slip, then you and your friend can listen to a bedtime book and say good night. ...
Did you bring your special friend to spend the night at the library? If so, you’re invited to a special storytime to see all the great things that your stuffed animal got to do! (Pre-K–Grade 6; Early Literacy Center)
Seniors and veterans are invited to enjoy refreshments and free activities. December 9 is all about “Remembering the Holidays” and on December 23, there will be a showing of the movie Coat of Many Colors (not rated), Dolly Parton’s true story of the simple gift that changed her life forever. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Are you new to nonprofit proposal writing or want a quick refresher? This class will provide you with an overview of how to write standard project proposals to a foundation. It will include the basic elements of a proposal, the “dos” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal, and how to follow up whether the answer is yes or ...
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Winter Holiday. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
Do you find yourself scrambling to prepare for tax season? Have you been late filing your taxes in the past? This workshop will help you understand the documents you need to gather for tax season and build your confidence for a meeting with a tax preparer. The Taxpayer Advocate Service will also be available to answer questions regarding IRS tax ...
Ladies, need a break? This event is for you! Get festive as you create different ornaments, including a marbled ball ornament, a twig and raffia star, and a cinnamon stick Christmas tree. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
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. ...
You and your baby can engage in musical activities at this unique session designed for caregivers and babies. (Ages Birth – 24 Months; Early Literacy Center)
Join us this month for an informal discussion of the book, The Tattooist of Auschwitz. This beautiful, illuminating tale of hope and courage is based on a true story, and is an unforgettable love story in the midst of atrocity. Stop by the Pine Bluffs Branch to pick up your copy of the book. For more information about the book, ...
