Paint Party: Pumpkin Harvest Moon

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

Join us for a relaxing and creative evening as Holly Bauer instructs on how to create an acrylic painting, “Pumpkin Harvest Moon,” while you sip on a refreshing fall drink. All supplies are provided! Space is limited to 10 participants, so please sign up before September 19 by visiting the Pine Bluffs Branch Library or by calling 307-245-3646. (Adults; Pine ...

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 ...

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)

Tween Tasters

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

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. If you’re an adventurous eater and you like tacos, this month is for you! This month we’ll be asking ourselves the ultimate question: “Will it taco?” Try a variety of tacos made with unusual ingredients ...

Craig Johnson Book Signing: The Longmire Defense

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

Spend an afternoon with Craig Johnson! The author will share excerpts from his newest novel, The Longmire Defense, and then answer your burning questions. Stick around after the question-and-answer session to get your book signed! Barnes & Noble will have a limited number of Longmire books available to purchase in the Willow Room starting at 1 pm. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Minute-to-Win-It Marathon

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

Pine Bluffs Library Hours Drop in every day this week to test your skills with some minute-to-win-it games. Complete the challenge in 60 seconds and you will win a candy prize! (Grades 1-8; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Dinner and a Book Club

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

Join us at the Burns Branch Library for a potluck dinner and a lively discussion of this month’s book. Please bring a dish to add to the potluck as well as your copy of the book. For more information, please call the Burns Branch Library at 307-547-2249 or visit with staff. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)

Book Discussion Group

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

In September, we’ll be reading An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. An Oprah’s Book Club selection, the novel poses, and attempts to answer, difficult questions about justice, loyalty, and family ties in modern American society. A limited number of books are available; please visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to check out a copy while supplies last! (Adults; Windflower ...

Adult Science Night: Stargazing

Performance Park 2200 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne

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 ...

Lunch & Learn with Musician Calvin Jones

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

Join pianist and composer Calvin Jones for a discussion and live performance before his Civic Center Concert on September 30! Hear about Jones’ escape from Kiev, Ukraine when Putin invaded (written up in People magazine). Witness exclusive footage of the Ukraine conflict combined with Jones’ powerful performance of “After the Conquest” with the Lviv Virtuosos. Don’t miss out on this ...

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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)

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Friday Matinee

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: 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 ...

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Friday Matinee

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

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 ...

AARP: Understanding Your Social Security Benefits (RSVP Required)

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

You’ve earned your Social Security because you worked hard and paid into it. Join us to find out how you can learn about your earnings, what age you can collect Social Security, how to maximize your money, and if Social Security will be there for you. Register through AARP’s website at aarp.cvent.com/WY_events. (Adults)

Harvest Festival

1st and 2nd floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Come join us for our third annual Harvest Festival! There will be fall-inspired games, crafts, treats and something spooky for the whole family to enjoy! (Children, Teens & Families; 1st & 2nd Floors)

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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. ...

Quick Steps to Structure Pruning (RSVP Required)

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

Come learn about pruning from the Laramie County Conservation District’s Tree Specialist, Clark Young! This class will enable you to mediate long-term structure issues for all your trees. RSVP before September 8 by calling the LCCD Office at 307-772-2600 or email cyoung@lccdnet.org. We will meet in the Willow Room then move out to the parking lot for hands-on training. (Adults; ...

Hispanic Genealogy

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

This class will help you get started with genealogical research on the Internet and in print resources to find your Hispanic ancestors in the U.S., Mexico, and Central and South America. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

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Hogwarts House Cup Beanstack Challenge

Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Welcome to our third annual House Cup reading challenge in Beanstack!  Will Slytherin be able to defend their title, or will they be knocked off the pedestal? Join us to see if Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff can defeat Slytherin and claim the House Cup! Recruit your housemates and sign up beginning October 1 to start logging minutes for your house. ...