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: August 2: Encanto (PG) August 9: The Lion King (PG) August 16: No Movie August 23: Spies in Disguise (PG) August 30: Strange World ...
Join us for The Breadwinner (2017) and our adventure into Afghanistan! Try some Afghan snacks and settle in to watch The Breadwinner with us. This movie is rated PG-13 and does contain violence. Parental discretion advised. (Teens Grades 7–12; Cottonwood Room)
Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month as we explore a variety of STEAM topics (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) with crafts, games, experiments, and more. This month we’ll be making Shrinky Dinks! Decorate a piece of special plastic paper then bake it to watch your creation come to life. (Grades 3–6/Ages 8–12; Early Literacy Center)
June 1–August 15 The Laramie County Library System is looking for adventuresome readers ready to sail the seas, soar through the skies, explore the stars, and everything in between. The best part? You’ll be richly rewarded for your daring spirit! We challenge you to read for at least twenty minutes a day for twenty-five days this summer. Starting June ...
It’s an election year, which means now is the time to make sure your voice is heard. Come to the Cottonwood Room to register to vote and to cast your early ballot for the 2024 primary race. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: August 5: Watermelon Fans August 12: Olympic Torch August 19: Fish Bowl August 26: Book Sharks (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Our summer youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all are welcome to learn moves and strategies, and to just have fun! Children and teens in grades 2–12 are welcome to participate. (Grades 2–12; Early Literacy Center)
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home an awesome upcycled t-shirt bag, a cool shark headband, or paperbag faux leather art. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Story time at the library is a great opportunity for children to socialize with their peers. This program includes an interactive reading session and a simple craft. This month’s theme is Back to School. Themed craft to follow. Parents, you are not going to want to miss this one! (Pre-K & Families; Burns Branch Library)
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 ...
June 12–August 18 Making art is an adventure, full of twists and turns. For this year’s annual LCLS Book Arts Show, University of Wyoming professor and coffee entrepreneur Kayla Clark welcomes artist-adventurers ranging from book artists to letterpress printers to writers to graphic designers. These artists from Wyoming and beyond showcase books in traditional and experimental formats, as well as ...
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannen from Blossom Yoga Studio. Sessions will be on the first and third Wednesdays this month (please note the change in scheduling). We will practice yoga while seated or standing for 45 minutes. Afterward, participants are invited to share an inspiring literature-related item: a gratitude, a poignant ...
Join us for some sidewalk chalk art and popsicles at the library! We can't wait to see the beautiful chalk art skills from the teens in Laramie County! (Teens Grades 7–12; Performance Park)
Summer is the perfect time to make new friends! Come to the library Wednesday afternoons in August and spend time making fun summertime crafts, meeting new people, and planning many great adventures together. On August 7, we’ll weave a marble pouch. On August 14, participate in our Silly Olympics! (Grades K–6; Cottonwood Room) Adventures by Date August 7: Weave ...
Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Ages 18 months – 5 years; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: August 1: Forest Friends August 8: Opposites August 15: Gardening August 22: Tales Down Under (Australia) August 29: No Storytime
August 1–31 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance to move past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help you research your family history using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org ...
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (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. Space on Thursdays is limited, so please reserve your seat by clicking one of the links below. (Ages Birth–24 Months) Click Here to RSVP for Thursday, August ...
