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)
Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month for a fun food-related activity such as food-themed parties, taste-testing challenges, edible science experiments, and more. This month, its pizza-mania! Enjoy fun, pizza-themed activities such as a taste-test challenge, a craft, a game, and more! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
Brown Bag Book Club is back for the summer! Each month, children in grades 3–6 will read a book and enjoy fun activities along with a sweet treat. Participants may bring a “brown bag” lunch if they choose; beverages will be provided. For August, we will be reading Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell. Participants can pick up their book from the ...
Summer is almost over! Gather your family and join us to decorate a picture frame to commemorate your favorite memories from the summer. Supplies will be provided, but please feel free to bring whatever materials you like! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Join us for an exciting discussion of Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance as we enjoy a potluck lunch. Coffee, tea, and lemonade provided. For more information about the book, please call the Pine Bluffs Branch Library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Children in grades 3–6 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 will be creating lovely works of art with paint made from Kool-Aid® eruptions! How do you make a Kool-Aid® eruption? You’ll have to come to find out! (Grades 3–6; ...
Attention, stargazers! Let’s get together (and hope for clear skies) to see the beautiful events happening just above our heads in the night sky. We will gather at dusk to hear about the stars and planets that are starting to appear and gaze until closing time. If you have them, bring your own binoculars to use between turns at the ...
The Pine Bluffs Library will be closed on Saturday, August 26 due to a staffing shortage.
Join us in reading Robert Penn Warren’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1964 novel All the King’s Men. Following the political ambitions of Willie Stark in the Great Depression-era South, Warren’s novel parallels the life of Louisiana populist Huey P. Long, who was serving as a United States senator when we was assassinated in 1935. A limited number of books are available; please ...
The Pine Bluffs Library will be closed on Wednesday, August 30 due to a staffing shortage.
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: September 1: Monsters vs Aliens (PG) September 8: The Emperor’s New Groove (G) September 15: Pokémon Detective Pikachu (PG) September 22: Kung Fu Panda (PG) September 29: Treasure ...
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: September 1: The Super Mario Brothers Movie (PG) September 8: Monsters vs. Aliens (PG) September 15: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank ...
Come and play some fun games with friends! We could be brawling with Super Smash Bros. or racing to the finish with Mario Kart. You never know what will happen, but you can always count on a good time! (Teens; Sage Room)
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. ...
Fall is in the air and it is time to make some cozy crafts! On September 4 & 11 we will be making yarn teddy bears. On September 25, come make some apples for Johnny Appleseed. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a yarn-wrapped initial letter. Create an awesome design that is as unique as you are. (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)
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
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 2024. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
