Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! Themes by week: December 5: Holiday Fun December 12: Once Upon a Time December 19: I Love Books December 26: No Story Time (Ages 18 months–5 years; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
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)
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)
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 writing prompts, challenges, and time for sharing with ...
Do you like crafts? Come join us and make a fun craft that you can keep for yourself or gift to others! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
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)
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! Movies by week: December 6: Abominable (PG) December 13: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) December 20: The Polar Express (G) December 27: Frozen (PG) (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
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! December 6: Inside Out 2 (PG) December 13: Frozen 2 (PG) December 20: The Polar Express (G) December 27: Abominable (PG) (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Experience creativity in action with Zach Umperovitch, the creator and co-host of "Contraption Masters"! Participants in this event will be inspired as the magic of Rube Goldberg machines is brought to life through an engaging presentation followed by a hands-on contraption building workshop designed to unlock the wonders of creativity, problem-solving, failure, and innovation. Supplies will be provided, but you ...
Dance…sing…play…and bring the family together as we unleash all of the magic that music has to offer. In this class designed for babies to age 5, a child’s creativity and self-expression can blossom all while enhancing early childhood development. (Ages 0-5; Early Literacy Center)
Join in for an exciting discussion of Neverhome by Laird Hunt as we enjoy a potluck lunch. Please call the library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff for more information. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Quick summary: She calls herself Ash, but that's not her real name. She is a farmer's faithful wife, but she has left her husband ...
Are you looking for respite from a busy holiday season? A warm, inviting place to relax? Stop by at your leisure for a cozy afternoon at the library. We will have games, crafts, puzzles, and refreshments. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Gather together with friends and make some custom art for your tree or even for a gift! Supplies will be provided. However, if you have any special items you would like to decorate, or even extras to share, feel free to bring them along. Please call the Burns Library at 307-547-2249 for more information and to RSVP, space is limited. ...
The VolunTeens have worked hard to present to you: Live Action Clue! Similar to the popular board game, but with a dramatic twist! Which of your favorite holiday characters is guilty - and did they use the icicle or the candy cane?? Bring your sleuthing skills, enjoy dinner and holiday treats, and see if you can solve the mystery in ...
Experience creativity in action with Zach Umperovitch, the creator and co-host of "Contraption Masters"! Participants in this event will be inspired as the magic of Rube Goldberg machines is brought to life through an engaging presentation followed by a hands-on contraption building workshop designed to unlock the wonders of creativity, problem-solving, failure, and innovation. Supplies will be provided, but you ...
December 2–January 14 The story of human history is written in inventions and innovations. People are problem solvers. Sometimes we invent—create a completely new thing or a process based on new ideas. More often, we innovate—that is, we introduce a fresh idea or an invention into use in some way that creates a new way of doing or thinking. All ...
December 4–January 14 Spark!: Places of Innovation shows us just how important rural places are to developing solutions to difficult problems around the country. But what about closer to home? This exhibit highlights some of the creative, ground-breaking, and—well—innovative projects that are happening right here, right now. Come check out some of the amazing things innovators are working on in ...
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Adult groups, please call 307-547-2249 in advance to RSVP. Crafts by week: December 2: Christmas Countdown December 9: Candy Cane Trees December 16: Snowflake Ornaments December 23: Melted Snowmen December 30: Penguins (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Please join us for the movie adaptation of the Broadway hit Fiddler on the Roof (rated G, 1971) starring Chaim Topol, Norma Crane, and Leonard Fry. A humble Jewish milkman in a Ukrainian village, circa 1910, contends with marrying off three daughters in the face of growing anti-Semitism. Refreshments from the Library Cafe and popcorn are provided. Optional discussion to ...
Come get crafty with us! We will be reading a story and doing a craft together based on our Tales Together theme. This event is meant for preschoolers and their grown-ups. (Pre-K and Caregivers; Early Literacy Center)
