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’ll be making Shrinky Dinks! Decorate a piece of special plastic paper then bake it to watch your creation come to life. (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
Character Session: September 9 It’s finally here! Saturday Dungeons and Dragons! What’s Dungeons and Dragons? It’s interactive story telling at its finest where you’re the Hero! Grab your 20-sided dice and your imagination while we get our characters created and the setting established for the handcrafted adventure “The Marring of the Maven of the Mad Stones!” New and experienced heroes ...
September is Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month, and Laramie County Library System is partnering with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Laramie County School District #1, Grace for 2 Brothers, Volunteers of America, Wyoming Equality, and Wyoming Lifeline (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) to promote suicide prevention awareness. Stop in and learn about the community organizations working ...
September 11–October 18 Library Hours Come experience The Art of Reuse—Rethinking and Creating with Discarded Materials, an art exhibition by contemporary western artist Jodie Atherton. Atherton uses found and recycled materials to create soul-stirring pieces that challenge us to rethink our relationship to the human-made and natural worlds. Each of her eclectic assemblages functions as a stand-alone piece, but viewed ...
Come enjoy a few stories on light and shadow, then play together with our cool light toys! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of light and shadow play, as well as ideas for how to play at home. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
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)
Come join us at the Burns Branch Library for a Paint and Sip Party. We will be painting beautiful aspen trees. Well will provide the supplies and a sweet mock-tail. Please RSVP by calling the Burns Branch Library at 307-547-2249 or visit with staff. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
We’ve got the daubers! We’ve got the cards! We’ve got the cage and the BINGO balls! All we need is you! Come join other families as we share in the timeless fun of BINGO. Join us for prizes and lots of fun! (Children, Teens & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Animal Friends. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room on September 13; Early Literacy Center on September 16)
Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannan from Blossom Yoga Studio every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. We will practice yoga while seated or standing for 45 minutes. Afterward, participants are invited to share an inspiring literature-related item: a gratitude, a poignant poem, a favorite quote. Perhaps you would like to ...
We are inviting all Pokémon Trading Card fans to join us every other Wednesday. You can learn how to play, chat with your friends about your favorite cards, and otherwise geek out about Pokémon. Don’t worry if you don’t have a deck built, you can learn to play on a library deck! (Grades 3–6; 2nd Floor)
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 at the link below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
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: September 7: Storyteller Favorites September 14: ABC’s and 123’s September 21: Farm Stories September 28: Wiggle & Giggle
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)
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)
Do you know that your library has self-monitored blood pressure kits available to check out? Come speak with a Healthy Heart Ambassador (HHA) from HealthWorks to discuss blood pressure monitoring. HHA ambassadors will share best practices for checking your blood pressure. They will also provide information on chronic disease care management programs that may be of benefit to you and/or ...
Brown Bag Book Club is back for the fall! Each month, children in grades 3–6 will read a book then meet to chat about the book and enjoy fun activities and a sweet treat. Participants may bring a “brown bag” snack if they choose; beverages will be provided. For September, we will be reading The One and Only Ivan by ...
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)
