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Alien Nation Celebration

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

Visit the Pine Bluffs Branch Library throughout the week to check out some out-of-this-world items from our space exploration displays. While you’re here, pick up a kit to take home and make your own UFO! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Dinner and a Book Club

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

Join us for an evening discussion of Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. This is the phenomenal true story of NASA’s black female mathematicians who were at the leading edge of the feminist and civil rights movement, and whose calculations helped fuel some of America’s greatest achievements in space. Please bring a dish to share for the potluck supper. For ...

Start Your Own Business (RSVP Required)

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

Learn the basics of starting a business in Wyoming! We’ll cover business models and plans, legal structure and regulations for business, the reality of start-up financing, and more. Presented in partnership with the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). RSVP for the event above. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

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ArtFest

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

October 20–December 1 Library Hours Enjoy painting, photography, sculpture and more by artists age 50+ at the 22nd Annual ArtFest! Art will be for sale, so if you see a piece you like, call 307-635-2435 to arrange a purchase.  Presented by Laramie County Senior Services. (All Ages; 1st Floor)

Monster-Making Kits

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

Pick up a monster-making kit to have some silly, spooky fun at home! (Age 18 months–5 years; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

CANCELED: Monster Stomp Storytime

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

Pick up a monster-making kit and stick around for some silly spooky stories in the mural courtyard, weather permitting. (Age 18 months–5 years; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Virtual Spooky Family Bingo (RSVP Required)

Virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your own home!, Cheyenne, WY, United States

We’re brewing up something spooky with our virtual family Bingo night! RSVP above to participate in our special Bingo event. Pick up your markers and sheets from the 2nd floor Ask Here desk or via curbside pick-up beginning Monday, October 18. Prizes will be awarded to Bingo winners, but everyone will get a special spooky activity bag for participating. (All ...

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Virtual Literary Costume Contest

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

October 25–November 1 All Hours It’s the season to break out those amazing literary costumes! Love to dress up like Llama Llama? Kinda feeling like Katniss? Or maybe a delightful Dobby? We are celebrating literary costumes with a virtual contest! Step 1: dress like your favorite literary character, thing, or idea. Step 2: take a picture. Step 3: visit https://lclsonline.org/costume-contest, ...

Virtual Guitar Contest Panel Discussion with Cheyenne Guitar Society

Virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your own home!, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Participants and spectators who are interested in the One World Prairie Guitar Contest are welcomed for a night of discussion and valuable insight on how to win the annual contest, which will be held January 22, 2022. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)

Book Discussion Group with Guest Author Dean Petersen

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

Join us for a haunting mystery as we read The Burqa Cave by local author Dean Petersen. Dean will be joining the discussion to chat about his writing process and answer any lingering questions about the book. Refreshments will be provided. Come to the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to check out a copy of the book. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

FAFSA Workshop (RSVP Required)

Computer Classroom 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Pros from the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) will be available to answer questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The workshop will include information on completing the application and understanding the deadlines. The EOC pros will explain where the application goes, who sees it, and how it is used. Corrections and verifications will also be reviewed. ...

Barb Gorges: Cheyenne Garden Gossip

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

The Prairie Garden Club presents Barb Gorges and her new book, Cheyenne Garden Gossip: Locals Share Secrets for High Plains Gardening Success. Join us to hear from Barb and pick up a copy of your very own. Barb will be signing copies of her book. In partnership with Laramie County Library. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

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The Great Pumpkin Party

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

Start your Halloween off right with pumpkins, treats, games, pumpkins, crafts, and . . . more pumpkins! Try your luck with the great pumpkin punch game, take a popsicle stick pumpkin craft for at-home fun, and gobble up some yummy pumpkin treats to go! Wear your costume when you visit the library, you might win a prize; and because we ...

Pine Bluffs Halloween Party

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

Come by the Pine Bluffs branch Library from some early Halloween fun! We’ll have an apparition station, ghost stories to-go, haunted I Spy, and treats (of course)! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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Battle of the Books

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

November 1–30 It’s time for the Battle of the Books. Come to the 2nd floor to read and vote on the best picture books you may have missed in 2020! You can also take a look at the Youth Fiction head-to-head challenge and vote for your favorite. May the best books win! (Children and Families; 2nd Floor)

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Weekly Take-Home Bags

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

Weeks of November 1, 9, 16 Library Hours During the first three weeks of November, we will have a take-home project bag, while supplies last. Grades K–2, 3–6, and 7–12 can pick up an activity at the 2nd floor Ask Here desk. (Grades K–12; 2nd Floor)

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Battle of the Books: Sticker Poll

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

November 1–30 Library Hours It’s the Battle of the Books and there can only be one winner! Come and participate in our sticker poll all month long. The bracket will start with sixteen and narrow down each week until there is only one book standing. Get ready for attacks in the stacks and see which book is better than the ...

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International Game Day: Yahtzee!

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

November 1–30 Library Hours November 7 is International Game Day, but you can find a fun life-sized version of Yahtzee to play in the Burns Branch Library all month long! Roll the giant dice and see how high you can score! (Children, Teens, & Families; Burns Branch Library)

Picture Book Month Celebration

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

November 1–30 Library Hours Celebrate the importance of print picture books with us! Vote for your favorite picture book and discover which book wins at the end of November. We are also hosting a month-long picture book reading challenge! Read one book for each letter of the alphabet and you will win a prize. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Poster