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)
Children in grades K–2 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, we’re exploring the natural phenomenon that is weather! Come make a tornado in a bottle, shaving cream rain clouds, and more! (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Local teen artist Dakota Lyles will be at the library to teach journal stitching! Come and make a personalized journal by hand that can be used for anything you’d like! You can bring your own photos or use magazines provided for this activity. Supplies are limited so reserve your spot by clicking the link below. (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room) ...
Join us for a discussion of this month’s book Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. This novel follows a group of parents and kindergarten students from Pirriwee Public School through six months between an accusation-filled kindergarten orientation and a Trivia Night that ends in 9 injuries, 94 hangovers, and one death. Please swing by the Burns Library to pick up ...
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)
Join us for a fun evening as we learn to create an acrylic painting of a “sunflower field” using unique tools. For sipping, enjoy a delicious sunflower spritz mocktail. Space is limited to 20 participants, so please sign up before April 12 by visiting the Pine Bluffs Branch or calling 307-245-3646. (Teens & Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Come hear from our new Laramie County small businesses! Participating owners will give a five-minute pitch on who they are, what they are passionate about, and how their business provides value in our community. This is a great opportunity to meet your new “neighbors” and enjoy networking (and, of course, snacks). Want to provide a pitch? Contact Kenny Overby at ...
Miércoles, 17 abril 6–7pm 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 is Children’s Day. Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y en inglés! Nuestro tema este mes ...
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)
Come enjoy a few stories on Parachutes, then play together with our giant parachute! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of active play, as well as ideas for how to play at home. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Have you ever seen underwater fireworks? Here is your chance to make some yourself! We invite you to join us at the Burns Library for an exciting evening of science! (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 ...
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)
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)
Join us in welcoming Cheyenne’s own Shane Fox of The American Mountain Men as he shares historical information and artifacts about the mountain men of Wyoming spanning the years 1810–1840. Please bring your staff and lunch with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
