Library for All

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

Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun! This month, we’ll be making sensory bottles with sticks, beans, and rice. Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Adult Craft Night: Buttercream Fun (RSVP Required)

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

Let’s get together for cake decorating and make something beautifully sweet! Mother’s Day is coming and wouldn’t it be fun to learn how to make her a special treat? Better yet, sign up together for a fun evening out! We’ll learn some beginner tips and easy tricks that will make your desserts look professional! All supplies will be provided for ...

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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; Early Literacy Center)

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Movies at the Library

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

Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks; we’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: May 5: No movie this week May 12: Spies in Disguise (PG) May 19: Strange World (PG) May 26: Alice in Wonderland (PG)

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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 to watch 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: May 5: No movie this week May 12: Strange World (G) May 19: Alice in Wonderland (PG) May 26: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG)

Positive Aging: McFarland, USA

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

Please join us for a viewing of McFarland, USA (PG, 2015). Based on a true story, a band of novice runners and an unlikely coach come together to create an enduring legacy. Kevin Costner stars in this inspirational movie about grit and determination in a predominantly Latino community. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at ...

Genealogy Beyond the Basics

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

This class will take you beyond the very basics of genealogy research and into some forgotten resources that can tell you about your ancestors. We will discuss how to research your ancestors in newspapers, wills, church records, land records, immigration records, military records, and beyond using both Internet and print resources. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Tween Comic Book Club: Roundtable Meeting

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

Make your thoughts heard! Join in the discussion on a possible Tween Comic Book Club for the upcoming summer. Snacks will be provided so all you need to do is bring your ideas. (Grades 4–7; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Dinner and a Book Club

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

Join us for a relaxing evening as we discuss The Dog Stars by Peter Heller. Pick up a copy of the book at the Burns Branch Library and then bring a dish to add to the potluck that evening. For more information about the book, please call the library at 307-547-2249 or visit with staff. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)

Cuentos y Amigos (Spanish Storytime)

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

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! Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y en inglés! (Children & Families/niños y familias; Early Literacy Center)

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 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, grab your chopsticks and get ready to make some candy sushi! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)

Adopt-A-Shelter Pet at the Library Day

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

Visit with some adorable, adoptable dogs and cats from Black Dog Animal Rescue, and possibly take one home to join your family! While you are here at the library, you can also donate pet food and supplies, learn more about pet care, and fill out adoption papers. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Lunch Bunch Book Club

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

Join us for an exciting discussion of How to Eat a Cupcake by Meg Donohue as we enjoy coffee and cupcakes. Please bring a sack lunch for yourself. For more information about the book, please call the library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Make a Mess De-Stress

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

It’s the end of the school year and it’s time to de-stress, so why not make a mess? Come and enjoy some messy, tactile activities for the afternoon to get your mind off of schoolwork. You will get messy during this event, so dress accordingly. (Teens; Cottonwood Room)

Pine Bluffs: Read-Aloud to a Therapy Dog (RSVP Required)

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

We invite you to have a furry good time with our friend Deborah Morrison and her therapy canine companion, Madison. Everyone loves to hear a story, even Madison, and here’s your chance to practice reading aloud to her. This event is presented in alliance with Canines for Christ. Please sign up at the Pine Bluffs Branch by calling 307-245-3646 or ...

Improv for Teens

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

Come laugh and learn at Improv for Teens! Create scenes through improvisational games, work cooperatively with others, and build real life skills. Experience new ways to think on your feet and unlock your creative potential in a supportive and collaborative environment! (Teens; Sage Room)

Burns: Read-Aloud to a Therapy Dog (RSVP Required)

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

We invite you to have a furry good time with our friend Deborah Morrison and her therapy canine companion, Madison. Everyone loves to hear a story, even Madison, and here’s your chance to practice reading aloud to her. This event is presented in alliance with Canines for Christ. Please sign up at the Burns Branch by calling 307-547-2249 or stopping ...

Positive Aging: Mr. Holmes

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

Please join us for a viewing of Mr. Holmes (PG, 2015). Dementia and declining years are working against Sherlock Holmes as he recalls the final case that forced him to retire and retreat to the coast of Dover, England. A young apprentice joins Sherlock’s adventure. Ian McKellen stars.  Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at ...

Book Discussion Group

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

Join us this May in reading The Secret Life of Violet Grant by Beatriz Williams. In 1912, Violet Schuyler travels to Europe to pursue a physics career. Fifty-two years later, her grand-niece, Vivian Schuyler, receives a mysterious package that leads her to investigate the shadowy life of a relative she never knew she had until now. A limited number of ...