Join us for a bilingual storytime with books, songs, a craft, and more with special guest Gabriela Ruiz! Participate at the Burns Branch Library at 11am or at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library at 3pm. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
We’re taking storytime to the museum! Head on 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 wyomuseum.wyo.gov to register for the event. This month’s Family Day theme is Military Appreciation. (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central Ave.)
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. ...
If you are curious about other cultures and holidays around the world, join us for Children’s Day! Yuki Ayukawa from the Japan Outreach Initiative will introduce us to this Japanese National Holiday. We will learn about the holiday and do some origami projects! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Come learn beginner Japanese with Yuki from University of Wyoming’s Japan Outreach Initiative! Bring your friends as we learn to speak and write basic phrases in Japanese and hear about Yuki’s experience growing up in Japan. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Join us for a fun afternoon of water-related STEAM activities! (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
This event has been canceled. Please join us for our next scheduled Improv for Teens event on Tuesday, May 23 at 6pm. Come laugh and learn at Improv for Teens! Create scenes through improvisational games, work cooperatively with others, and build real life skills. Experience new ways to think on your feet and unlock your creative potential in a supportive ...
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Bugs. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
Grab your cards, grab your friends, and join us for Pokémon Jr.! We will be playing the fun and exciting Pokémon Trading Card Game or PTCG! (Grades K–8; 2nd Floor)
Enjoy a screening of the Off-Broadway one-woman show Tea for Three starring Emmy Award-winning actress Elaine Bromka. Tea for Three offers a behind-the-scenes look at three of America’s First Ladies–Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, and Betty Ford–as they navigate the public sphere of First Ladydom. The screening will be followed by a virtual talkback with the actress. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
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 ...
Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun! This month, we’ll be making sensory bottles with sticks, beans, and rice. Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Let’s get together for cake decorating and make something beautifully sweet! Mother’s Day is coming and wouldn’t it be fun to learn how to make her a special treat? Better yet, sign up together for a fun evening out! We’ll learn some beginner tips and easy tricks that will make your desserts look professional! All supplies will be provided for ...
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: May 5: No movie this week May 12: Spies in Disguise (PG) May 19: Strange World (PG) May 26: Alice in Wonderland (PG)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch a family-friendly matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Movies by week: May 5: No movie this week May 12: Strange World (G) May 19: Alice in Wonderland (PG) May 26: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG)
Please join us for a viewing of McFarland, USA (PG, 2015). Based on a true story, a band of novice runners and an unlikely coach come together to create an enduring legacy. Kevin Costner stars in this inspirational movie about grit and determination in a predominantly Latino community. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at ...
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, wills, church records, land records, immigration records, military records, and beyond using both Internet and print resources. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Make your thoughts heard! Join in the discussion on a possible Tween Comic Book Club for the upcoming summer. Snacks will be provided so all you need to do is bring your ideas. (Grades 4–7; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Join us for a relaxing evening as we discuss The Dog Stars by Peter Heller. Pick up a copy of the book at the Burns Branch Library and then bring a dish to add to the potluck that evening. For more information about the book, please call the library at 307-547-2249 or visit with staff. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
