Tuesday, October 15 5:30 – 7pm Join us for a potluck style dinner and lively discussion of this month’s book The War Librarian by Addison Armstrong. Set in 1918, the timid and shy Emmaline Balakin lives more in books than her own life. That is, until an envelope crosses her desk at the Dead Letter Office bearing a name from ...
Wednesdays: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:15–11am An early literacy class for older preschool children to practice participating independently without their caregivers. We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and interacting with others in a group setting! (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
Wednesdays: October 2, 16, 23, 30 10:15–11am Turn on your giggle box and get your wiggles out at this brand new Early Literacy Class complete with lots of music, movement, interactive play, and stories just for toddlers! Stay and play after class with our Early Literacy toys and socialize with other children and caregivers. (Ages 18 Months–3 Years; Early Literacy ...
Wednesdays: October 2, 16 11–11:40am Cheyenne, let’s move our bodies and exercise our minds! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannan from Blossom Yoga Studio. Sessions will be on the first and third Wednesdays each month. We will practice yoga while seated or standing for 40 minutes. During the session, Toni will weave poetry throughout to offer ...
Wednesday, October 16 4–5pm Join us to discover the thrill of reading books! We will read a book together, then have fun hands-on activities or crafts! No pre-reading is required. (Grades K–1; Sage Room)
Wednesday, October 16 4–6pm They’re here…Come eat some popcorn and watch Poltergeist with us. A pillow to hide behind is not required, but also not discouraged! Popcorn will be provided. Poltergeist is rated PG. THIS EVENT IS TEENS ONLY. (Teens Grades 7–12; Cottonwood Room)
Wednesday, October 16 5:30–7pm "By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes"—Macbeth Act IV Scene 1. Nothing wicked here but just a fun evening! Don your best witch or wizard costume for a bewitching time of DIY herbal tea blends, a festive craft, delicious refreshements, and a short informative history of herbalism and witches. Prizes will be ...
Wednesday, October 16 Miércoles, 16 octubre 6–7pm Join us for a special Spanish/English storytime in collaboration with CHISPA. Come enjoy special stories, songs, snacks, and a craft in Spanish and English! Our theme this month will be Day of the Dead. Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y ...
Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10–10:45am Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Ages 18 months–5 years; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: October 3: Forest Friends October 10: Cat & Mouse October 17: Dinosaurs October 24: Fall Stories October 31: Silly, Spooky Stories
Tuesdays: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:15–11am Join us for an interactive Early Literacy Class for the whole family, complete with books, songs, rhymes, movement and more! Stay and play after class with our Early Literacy toys and socialize with other children and caregivers. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 in the Sage Room Fridays: October 4, 18, 25 in the Early Literacy Center 10:15–11am 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)
Thursday, October 17 4–5pm 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)
Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 4–5pm LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writer’s Creative – an established, teen-led group of writers – to bring you Teen Writing Club! Teens in grades 7–12 are invited to come together and explore the creativity that happens when we collaborate and make space to be heard. We will have fun ...
Thursday, October 17 4–6:30pm Stop by the Burns Library anytime between 4 and 6:30pm to check out a wonderful collection of beautiful crystals, rocks, and gems; most of which have been found in Wyoming! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 in the Sage Room Fridays: October 4, 18, 25 in the Early Literacy Center 10:15–11am 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)
Friday, October 18 12–1pm Join Maestro William Intrilligator and guest pianist Ilya Yakushev for an informal and entertaining discussion including musical insights about the concert on Oct. 19. Patrons may attend the event in the Cottonwood Room or view the recording on the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s Facebook page (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Fridays: October 4, 18, 25 1:15–3:15pm Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite treats and drinks. We’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: October 4: Up (PG) October 11: No Movie October 18: Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) October 25: Hotel Transylvania 2 ...
Fridays: October 4, 18, 25 1:30–3:30pm Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching 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: October 4: If (PG) October 11: No Movie October 18: Corpse Bride (PG) October 25: The Nightmare Before ...
Friday, October 18 6–8pm Learn to make authentic tamales with home cook Gloria Roldan. After watching her cook and getting some hands-on practice yourself, you will get to try one of Gloria’s tamales. Take your new skills home and try them out! This event is free of charge and no sign up is required. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Wednesday, October 9 Saturday, October 19 10:15–10:45am Come and join Jasmine Wilcox from GROW Movement and Mindfulness for a special literacy class filled with songs, stories, stretching, and play. This month's theme is Mini Monster Mash. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
