The mission of the Foreign Policy Association is to “serve as a catalyst for developing awareness, understanding, and informed opinion on U. S. foreign policy and global issues.” Join us for a six-part series of short films on six different topics with a moderated discussion afterward. If you wish to have a Great Decisions book to read up on each ...
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 ...
Join us for an exciting hour to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Enjoy games, a craft, treats, and a special, interactive storytime! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
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 March 6: Dora and the Lost City of Gold (rated PG) March 13: Big Hero 6 (rated ...
Gamers Unite Fridays for video game co-op, competition, and modding side quests. Kick off your weekend with fun and friends. (Grades 7–12; Sage Room)
The Shroud of Turin is a linen cloth bearing the image of a man. Some think the evidence depicts the image of Jesus and that the fabric was his burial shroud. Some think the evidence indicates that it is a medieval creation. Join Shroud scholar Dr. Cheryl White, history professor at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, to hear evidence and insights on this mysterious artifact. (Adults; ...
Seniors and veterans are invited to enjoy refreshments and free activities. On March 9, bring out your competitive skills with checkers, chess, and an old fashioned marbles game! On March 23, there will be a matinee showing of the film Brooklyn (rated PG-13), starring Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan. An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn where she quickly falls into ...
This month, we will be streaming The Music of John Lewis and Gerry Mulligan. In this show, Jon Batiste and Doug Wamble join the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to celebrate the two iconic composers. Discussion afterward led by University of Wyoming Professor Ben Markley, DMA, Director of Jazz Studies. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Are you interested in learning how to perform legal research on the internet? University of Wyoming law librarian Tawnya Plumb will provide an introduction and demonstrate paths to finding cases, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources on the free web. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Grumpy. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Cottonwood Room on 3/11 and Early Literacy Center on 3/21)
Ladies, need a break? This event is for you! Welcome in the season by crafting a S*P*R*I*N*G banner to decorate your home or office. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Book club will meet twice during the month of March. We will review the first half of the book on the 12th and the second part on the 26th. Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal, and desserts and drinks will be provided. This month, we will be reading Under the Blood-Red Sun. Quick book description: Tomi was born in ...
Come and learn about different ways to finance your small business dream! Lender Relations Specialists from the Small Business Administration will discuss SBA loan programs from $500 to $5M, and what banks need in order to process business loans including credit, cash flow, and down payments. Attendees will learn about micro-loans from the Wyoming Women’s Business Center and small business ...
The C.J. Box book signing scheduled for tonight, March 12, has been cancelled by the author's publisher due to concerns over the coronavirus. At this time, there are no immediate plans to reschedule the event.
Ready to retire but don’t want to quit working altogether? Need a flexible “side-gig” to occupy some of your time? Come and network with like-minded boomers and discover your next adventure. Drop in to enjoy a light morning snack and learn about starting your business for under $5000 and hear an overview on Wyoming’s Opportunity Zones. Presented in partnership with ...
Created by Zumba and Baby First, the Zumbini program is an early childhood education program that leverages original music and movement to create the ultimate bonding experience for families, all while promoting cognitive, behavioral, fine/gross motor skill, and social development for children ages 0-4. (Ages Birth–4 years; 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 March 6: No Movie This Week March 13: A Bug’s Life (rated G) March 20: Tangled (rated PG) March 27: Dinosaur (rated PG)
In Ricki and the Flash (rated PG-13) a musician who gave up everything for her dream of rock-and-roll stardom returns home, looking to make things right with her family. Enjoy free popcorn and a discussion afterward. If you can’t make it to any of our Positive Aging programs, feel free to check the film out from our collection. (Adults; Cottonwood ...
Join us this month for an informal discussion of the book Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson. This debut novel tells the unlikely story of an English farm wife and a Danish museum curator through their spirited correspondence. Stop by the Pine Bluffs Branch to pick up a copy. For more information about the book, please call the ...
Sing, sway, laugh, and play with skilled educator Laura Sutton. (Ages 2 – 5; Early Literacy Center)
