Chess Club is back for the summer! Whether you’re a beginner or a novice, all will be welcome to learn moves and strategies and to just have fun! Children and teens in grades 2–12 are welcome to participate. (Grades 2–12; Early Literacy Center)
Never know what to do with your hands? Not anymore! Come spend some time making unique crafts. Snacks will be provided. (Teens; Sage Room)
Do you have a preschooler that 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 meant for preschoolers who will be going into Kindergarten in the fall of 2022. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
Have you ever wanted to explore the depths of the ocean? Take the plunge and join us for a new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activity each week to learn something about the ocean and to start your journey towards becoming an ocean explorer! (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Have you ever wanted to explore the depths of the ocean? Take the plunge and join us for a new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activity each week to learn something about the ocean and to start your journey towards becoming an ocean explorer! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
Join Habitat: Artists’ Books curator Mark Ritchie for a conversation about the art and artists through a guided tour of the exhibit. Enjoy refreshments and mingle in celebration of the library’s annual book arts exhibit! (Adults; Willow Room)
Join us for a live virtual Tales Together via Zoom! During this interactive early literacy class, we will practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! RSVP below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
Have you heard of Big Nose George Parrot, Robert Widdowfield, or Henry H. “Tip” Vincent? Join us for an evening with author and retired Wyoming State Archaeologist Mark E. Miller as he discusses his new book Big Nose George: His Troublesome Trail. Part true crime, part Wyoming history, Miller separates fact from Wild West legend as he examines the investigation ...
Visit the Burns Branch Library for a showing of the 2001 Band of Brothers episode, “Why We Fight” (rated TV-MA). The episode details a United States Army unit’s liberation of a concentration camp, and explore the soldier’s horror at realizing the Nazis were more evil and horrifying than they could have imagined. Afterwards, we will consider the episode and what ...
Join us for LARPing at the library. LARP (Live Action Role Playing) is a collaborative role playing game where participants will create characters, designate specific roles, create costumes, build armor and weapons out of cardboard, and make some friends along the way. This will be a series of events working on different aspects of LARPing, ending with a final campaign. ...
Celebrate National Be a Kid Again Day! What better way to feel like a kid again than to hop on your bike on a summer day and ride to the library? Meet your friends for afternoon bike show-and-tell, draw your bike in sidewalk chalk, or snag an ice-cold Capri Sun as you roll by. Ride safe, wanna-be kids, and remember ...
We are bringing stories back to the park for the summer! Join us outside for a special early literacy class as we practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! This month, we will be at Cahill Park next to the playground. Bring a blanket or chairs and get ready for some fun! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Cahill ...
Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month as we explore a variety of STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) with crafts, games, experiments, and more! This month, we’re exploring the solution to ocean pollution with a STEAM challenge to design the best invention for removing waste from the ocean. RSVP below to reserve a spot for ...
This class will take you beyond the very basics of genealogy research and into some forgotten resources that can tell you about your ancestors. We will discuss how to research your ancestors in newspapers and wills along with church, land, immigration, and military records using both Internet and print resources. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Whether you’re 7 or 70, everyone is invited to this fun chess event! We will spend the first part of the hour exploring fun strategy and spend the rest of the time playing. (All Ages; Cottonwood Room)
Summer is here and the heat is on! Come and cool off with a water fight over at the Paul Smith Children’s Village. You will get soaked at this event, so please dress accordingly. Squirt guns, popsicles, and beverages will be provided. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. (Teens; Paul Smith Children’s Village–616 S Lions ...
Get crafty at the library every Monday! Make and take home a summer-themed craft. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! This month's theme is summer. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
Come and join fellow members of the LGBTQ+ and Allies community. We will meet to chat about LGBTQ+ related issues, work on fun crafts, and enjoy some snacks in a safe environment. This group seeks to offer understanding, support, and acceptance. All are welcome! (Teens; Sage Room)
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Ocean. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
