Sit, Stay, READ! Read to a Therapy Dog

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

Craftastic Tuesdays

Pine Bluffs Branch 110 East 2nd St, Pine Bluffs, WY, United States

Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a paper chain jellyfish or an recycled water bottle jellyfish to finish off our Summer Reading Challenge theme. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Oceans of Possibilities Obstacle Course

Pine Bluffs Branch 110 East 2nd St, Pine Bluffs, WY, United States

August 2–31 Library Hours Imagine your possibilities as you explore and move like the ocean creatures along our indoor obstacle course. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Tales Together

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

Fun for Kids!

Burns Branch 112 Main Street, Burns, WY, United States

Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! This month’s theme is Aargh! Pirates. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)

Youth Chess Club

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

Teen Book Discussion: They Called Us Enemy (RSVP Required)

Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Join us for a discussion on the graphic novel They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, as we examine the book’s themes and consider concepts from the Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition for libraries, currently on display. We will take a look at Wyoming’s own role in interning Japanese citizens at Heart Mountain, and the impact it had ...

Adult Craft Night: Bee Houses (RSVP Required)

Sunflower Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Back by popular demand! Join us to make bee houses for our native solitary pollinators like mason bees and leafcutter bees. These friendly bees are great for your garden, but don’t live in hives like their honey bee cousins. Adults over 18, come ready to get creative and save the bees! RSVP for this event below. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click ...

Taxpayer Advocate Service: Problem Solving Day

Willow Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will be available throughout the day to educate taxpayers on filing accurate tax returns, provide refund timing information, and inform taxpayers about self-help tools and resources for checking on refund statuses. TAS can also assist individuals and small businesses with tax issues they have not been able to resolve with the IRS. Take advantage of ...

Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)

Virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your own home!, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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

Fun for Kids!

Pine Bluffs Branch 110 East 2nd St, Pine Bluffs, WY, United States

Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: August 4: Aargh! Pirates August 11: Things That Go August 18: Get Outdoors August 25: Creepy, Crawly Critters

Escape Room! Quest for the Quidditch Gear (RSVP Required)

3rd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Oh no! The snitch has been stolen! Madam Hooch has suspended all Quidditch practices and games until further notice. Your team has 45 minutes to recover it and save the day! Grab some friends and come with a group of teammates. This escape room is geared towards adults (children and teens welcome with supervision). Reserve your time slot by clicking ...

Seizure of Power: The Rise of the Nazi Party in Germany, 1920-1933

Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Join us for the first program in a series of expert presentations from Dr. Adam Blackler, Ph.D. and Associate Professor of History at the University of Wyoming, all of which will provide context and historical background for the themes and concepts presented in Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition for libraries, currently on display. The Weimar Republic (1919-1933)—Germany’s first ...

Escape Room! Quest for the Quidditch Gear (RSVP Required)

3rd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Oh no! The snitch has been stolen! Madam Hooch has suspended all Quidditch practices and games until further notice. Your team has 45 minutes to recover it and save the day! Grab some friends and come with a group of teammates. This escape room is geared towards adults (children and teens welcome with supervision). Reserve your time slot by clicking ...

Book Babies

Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

Movies at the Library

Burns Branch 112 Main Street, Burns, WY, United States

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: August 5: Finding Nemo (rated G) August 12: The BFG (rated PG) August 19: The Secret Life of Pets (rated PG) August 26: Doolittle (rated PG)

Trail Days Reading Carnival

Pine Bluffs Branch 110 East 2nd St, Pine Bluffs, WY, United States

It’s Trail Days in Pine Bluffs! Celebrate with games, a craft, and by spinning the wheel for prizes. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Escape Room! Quest for the Quidditch Gear (RSVP Required)

3rd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Oh no! The snitch has been stolen! Madam Hooch has suspended all Quidditch practices and games until further notice. Your team has 45 minutes to recover it and save the day! Grab some friends and come with a group of teammates. This escape room is geared towards adults (children and teens welcome with supervision). Reserve your time slot by clicking ...

Virtual SaturD&D (RSVP Required)

Virtually via Discord

Role-playing adventure is just a click away. Join our Teen D&D online community and get started on creating a character today. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem! Laramie County Library offers Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat, and play online. To participate, you will need a phone, tablet, or computer with internet connection and a Discord account. ...