Caregivers, how much do you know about managing money? This free program will help you learn about the costs of caregiving and the benefits of early planning. It will teach you how to avoid financial abuse and fraud, start a conversation about finances, assess financial and legal needs, and find support. Reservations are not necessary, but information on this and ...
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will be available throughout the day to educate taxpayers on filing accurate tax returns, to provide refund timing information, and to inform taxpayers about self-help tools as well as resources for checking refund statuses. TAS can also assist individuals and small businesses with tax issues they have not been able to resolve with the IRS. ...
Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: April 4: Creepy Crawly Critters April 11: Getting Dressed April 18: Feathered Friends April 25: No Story Time
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)
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)
Bring the whole family down to the Library for a fun-filled evening of games! We will have game stations featuring Sorry, Chutes & Ladders, Uno, Life and more! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writer’s Creative—an established, teen-led group of writers—to bring you Teen Writing Club! Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come together and explore the creativity that happens when we collaborate and make space to be heard. We will have fun writing prompts, challenges, and time for sharing with an emphasis on affirmation ...
Long-time local landscaper Tyler Moore will share some of the most common landscaping mistakes made in our area and tips on how to avoid or fix them. Topics will include lawns, irrigation, gardens, trees, and shrubs. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the session. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
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: April 5: Wish (PG) April 12: Shrek (PG) April 19: Bedtime Stories (PG) April 26: Crater (PG)
Come meet local author and resident Jared Michaud! Jared will be reading an excerpt from his debut science-fiction novel, Brightstar: Energematrice6-The Epimyth Begins, and answering questions in anticipation of the book’s release on April 16. After his talk, books will be available for purchase and signing. (Tweens, Teens & Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
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 The Great Outdoors. Our literacy storytimes will be at 10:30 & ...
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. (Grades 3–6/Ages 8–12; Early Literacy Center)
Art connects. It connects us to new ideas. It connects us to unfamiliar experiences. It connects us to the wider world. Most importantly, art connects us to each other. Come see the creative ways that the K–8 students of Laramie County School District #1 explore the different connections that art can make. (All Ages; All Floors)
April 1–30 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance moving past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help research your family history by using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org or ...
April 8–19 Library Hours It’s National Library Week! Your challenge: Stop by the 2nd floor and check out a mystery book! From April 8–19 we will have different genres of youth and teen books wrapped up to hide their covers and titles. Check one out, unwrap it, and discover your surprising new read. Don’t worry-we’ll include clues on the front ...
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: April 1: Melted Ice Cream for April Fools’ Day April 8: Rocket Corner Bookmark April 15: Love Hands for National ASL Day April 22: Balloon Stamp Earth for Earth Day April 29: Galaxy Name Plates for International Astronomy Day (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a boho floral butterfly or a pom-pom caterpillar magnet that is perfect for spring! (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 Space. (Pre-K & Families; Burns Branch Library)
