Young Readers Book Party

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

You’re invited to a party! A book party! Join us for a celebration of reading with young readers that’s a little bit early literacy class, and a little bit more! We will read and talk about books, sing, play, and learn. This month’s theme is Spring.     (Grades Pre-K–2; Early Literacy Center)

Bingo Madness

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

It’s March and it’s time for some bingo madness if you’re feeling lucky enough! Come in for an hour of fun and laughter as we play a few rounds of bingo for prizes. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Adult Craft Night: DIY Flower Pots and Seedlings (RSVP Required)

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

Join us to celebrate opening week of the Seed Library of Laramie County with decorate-it-yourself flower pots! We’ll fill our beautiful creations with soil and seeds from the Seed Library. Then, take them home and watch them sprout! All supplies will be provided as well as beverages. Reserve your spot by clicking the link below. Adults 18 and over only, ...

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 partiers, taste-testing challenges, edible science experiments, and more. This month, we’re having a tiny food party! Enjoy tiny versions of some of your favorite foods including snacks, entrees, desserts, and beverages; be sure to bring your appetite! (Grades K–6; Early Literacy Center)

Positive Aging: Respect

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

Please join us for the viewing of the remarkable movie Respect (PG-13, 2021). The captivating life and career journey of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, is depicted through the talented acting of Jennifer Hudson and directed by Liesl Tommy. Optional chair yoga and discussion to follow. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Finding Your Irish Ancestors

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

We will explore the complicated history of Ireland, and the print and Internet resources that will enable you to find out more about your Irish ancestors. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Family Escape Room (RSVP Required)

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

Mad scientist Dr. Storm’s weather machine has gone wacky! See if you can fix the seasons and escape the room. Morning escape room slots from 10:30am to 1:30pm are for children in grades K–2 and their families. Afternoon time slots from 2:30pm to 5:30pm are for children in grades 3–6 and their families. Families are welcome to sign up for ...

Craftapalooza

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

It’s Spring Break and our craft closet is overflowing! Help us use up some of our supplies! You never know what you could make. (Children, Teens, & Families; Early Literacy Center)

Bring Your Own: Teen Tie Dye

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

Want to shake up your style? Bring some white clothing and join us for some bring-your-own-tie-dye fun. Dye and gloves will be provided. If you forgot to bring clothes, we will have some shirts and socks you can use. (Teens; Sage Room)

Book Discussion Group

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

Catch up on your spring to-be-read list and join us in reading Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. An intriguing mystery is woven throughout Owens’s rich description of North Carolina’s coastal marshlands in this coming-of-age tale about the lovely yet odd young Kya. Come to the library’s 3rd floor Ask Here desk to retrieve your copy of the book ...

Pre-K Playdate

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

Come play with us! We will have a variety of fun texture activities for your kiddo to interact with. Things may get a little messy, so come prepared!       (Ages 2–5; Early Literacy Center)

LEGO® Build

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

School is out and so are our LEGO® bricks! Use them to show off your building talents. Come to the 2nd floor tables and participate in the challenge build of the hour or spin the wheel for an individual challenge. It will be more fun than a bin full of LEGO® bricks! (Children, Teens, & Families; 2nd Floor)

Giant Board Games

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

Come join us to play some games . . . giant style! We will have games like Candy Land®, Tsuro™, and more. Play an old favorite or learn something new, either way it will make for a giant day of fun! (Children, Teens, & Families; Early Literacy Center, Cottonwood, Willow, & Sage Rooms)

ZOOmobile Visit: Animal Mythbusters

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

Can porcupines shoot their quills? Do cockroaches serve any purpose? Join us for a visit from the ZOOMobile, an outreach program from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, CO. Learn the truth about some well-known animal myths and enjoy a visit from live animal ambassadors! (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room)

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Manga Reading Beanstack Challenge

Virtually via Beanstack 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

April 1–April 30 Do you suffer from Manga Madness? Well you should be rewarded for your reading! Sign up for the Manga Reading Challenge on Beanstack. Throughout the month of April, you can track the volumes of Manga you read to gain raffle tickets for awesome prizes. Raffle winners will be chosen the first week of May. Sign up for ...

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Poetry Month Poem Contest

Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries WY, United States

April 1–27 Library Hours Calling all poets! Participate in our poem contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. Enter by submitting a copy of your original poem with your name, age, and phone number to burns@lclsonline.org, pinebluffs@lclsonline.org or by dropping it off at the Burns or Pine Bluffs Branch Library by Thursday, April 27. Categories are grouped by age: grades K–2, ...

April Fools’ STEM: Stroop Effect

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

The famous Stroop Effect is named after J. Ridley Stroop who discovered this strange phenomenon in the 1930s. Challenge yourself to this tricky activity: name the colors of the given words, but DO NOT read the words, rather, say the color that the word is written in. It’s not as easy as you think! (Grades 3–8; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Storytime at Wyoming State Museum’s Family Day (RSVP Required)

Wyoming State Museum 2301 Central Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

We’re taking storytime to the museum! Head on over to the Wyoming State Museum for their Family Day to participate in one of our early literacy storytimes and other fun activities. Visit the Wyoming State Museum’s website at wyomuseum.wyo.gov to register for the event. This month’s Family Day theme is Earth Extravaganza. (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central Ave.)

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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. ...

Mini Figure Painting Workshop (RSVP Required)

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

Award-winning minis painter Kyle McCormick from Olympus Games & Comics is dropping by to teach the ins and outs of mini figure painting. We will provide a kit with figure, paint, and brush. Spots are limited, so sign up below.  (Grades 3–12; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP