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 Jewelry Making

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

Calling all jewelry lovers! Bring your friends and come make your own bracelets and necklaces. All supplies included. (Ages 10–18; Burns Branch Library)

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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)

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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 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: September 6: Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) September 13: Coco (PG) September 20: Aladdin (PG) September 27: Raya and the Last Dragon (PG)

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Yoga Together

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

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 Fun on the Farm! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)

Genealogy: Finding Your Scandinavian Ancestors

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

This workshop will help you start your search for your Nordic ancestors who immigrated to the United States. We will focus on your ancestors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, but will also touch on Finland, Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. We will show research strategies using genealogy databases, DNA matches, and print resources. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Lunch Bunch Book Club

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

Join in for an exciting discussion of The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave 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: We all have stories we never tell. Before Owen Michaels disappears, he manages to smuggle a note ...

Paint Party: Indian Corn (RSVP Required)

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

Come join us for a creative afternoon. The theme of this class is Indian Corn. All supplies are provided. Coffee and hot tea are available in the cafe. Please reach out to the Burns Branch Library Staff to reserve a spot as spots are limited. Call the Burns Library at 307-547-2249 or visit us in person to reserve your seat. ...

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100 Book Beanstack Challenge

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

September 1 to September 30 Library Hours Come join us! We are encouraging children ages 3–5 (and their parents/caregivers) to read Laramie County Library System’s 100 Books for Every Child as part of an ongoing Beanstack challenge! These 100 books were carefully curated by Laramie County Library System’s youth librarians who recommend that the titles are read to every child ...

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Make it Mondays

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

Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: September 9: Owls September 16: Puzzle Pieces September 23: Sunflowers September 30: Bookmark Leaves (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

Matinee Movies for Mindful Aging: A Man Called Otto

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

Please join us for a Monday Matinee viewing of A Man Called Otto (rated PG-13, 2022). When Otto meets his match in a very pregnant and quick-witted neighbor, his life unexpectedly turns around. Based on the humorous and poignant New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto is a story about a grief-stricken grumpy widower (Tom Hanks) and the redemptive ...

VolunTeens

Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Want to have a say in teen events and services at the library? We want your input! Come and join us for our ongoing VolunTeens Board. We will discuss what we like about the library and brainstorm new ideas for additional events and services. (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)

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Craftastic Tuesday

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

Get crafty at the library! This month, make and take home your choice of a paper bag fall leaf luminaries or a beaded corn magnet. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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Tales Together

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

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)

CANCELED: Baby Adventures: Rhymes Around the World

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

Join us in celebrating rhymes and languages around the world! Chanting rhymes, singing songs, and sharing our stories are great ways to help them learn new vocabulary words and best of all, creating a bond with your baby. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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Creative Teens Unite!

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

Join this fun group that enables you to tell your story through a creative medium of your choice. Drawing, storytelling, clay, poems, any way to get your story out is welcome! If you’ve always felt that you needed a place to be creative, this is the event for you! This is a creativity-friendly and judgment-free zone; all are welcome to ...

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. This month is all about Doritos! Do you know your Doritos flavors? Do a blindfolded taste test of different flavored Doritos to see if you can figure out the flavor, then rank them to determine ...

Speed Friending & Game Night (RSVP Required)

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

Are you new to town? Trying to meet new people? Join us for a casual night of “speed friending” and meet new pals! Feel free to bring friends or join us individually. The Wyoming Gaming Library will provide games to play with your new friends, and refreshments will be available. Spots are limited, so sign up by clicking the link ...

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Ready Readers

Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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)

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Wiggle and Giggle Time: Toddler Time

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

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 Center)