Positive Aging: The Fountain

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

Please join us for a viewing of The Fountain (PG-13, 2006). Three parallel stories chronicle a desperate husband’s (Hugh Jackman) search for a cure for his cancer-stricken wife. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event and discussion to follow the movie. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Genealogy Basics

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

Learn how to get started finding your family in the U.S. Federal Census and vital records using both Internet genealogy databases such as Ancestry Library and print resources available in the library’s Special Collections. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Cuentos y Amigos (Spanish Storytime)

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

Wednesday, April 19 miércoles 19 de abril Join us for a special Spanish/English storytime in collaboration with the Cheyenne Hispanic Festival. Come enjoy special stories, songs, snacks, and a craft in Spanish and English! Our theme this month will be Shapes. Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y ...

Adult Craft Night: Earth-Friendly Book Arts (RSVP Required)

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

Celebrate Earth Day library-style by learning how to make books using recycled materials! We’ll explore how to upcycle all sorts of materials by folding, sewing, and gluing our own books. RSVP for the April 19 session by clicking the link below. Adults 18 and over only, please. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP for the April 19 Session

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, we’re testing your taste buds! Some people think name-brand products are higher quality, but others think the store-brand versions are just as good. Try this taste-test challenge with both name-brand and store-brand versions ...

Adult Craft Night: Earth-Friendly Book Arts (RSVP Required)

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

Celebrate Earth Day library-style by learning how to make books using recycled materials! We’ll explore how to upcycle all sorts of materials by folding, sewing, and gluing our own books. RSVP for the April 20 session by clicking the link below. Adults 18 and over only, please. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP for the April 20 Session

Crafty Family Challenge: Earth Day Edition

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

It’s almost Earth Day! Gather your family and join us for this extreme craft challenge. This month, we will be making plant pots! Supplies will be provided (focusing on recycled materials), but feel free to bring whatever materials you like. Leave your creations at the library and staff will vote for their favorites. Winners will be awarded a prize and ...

National Jelly Bean Day Contest

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

It’s National Jelly Bean Day and you know what that means; it’s time to see if you can guess the amount of jelly beans in the jar! Guess correctly and you will win the whole jar. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

National Jelly Bean Day Contest

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

It’s National Jelly Bean Day and you know what that means; it’s time to see if you can guess the amount of jelly beans in the jar! Guess correctly and you will win the whole jar. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

AARP Free Shred Event (RSVP Required)

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

Stay one step ahead of identity thieves by shredding personal and financial documents at this free drive-through shredding event sponsored by AARP Wyoming and Laramie County Library. Please bring your documents in something easy to dump into the shred truck such as boxes or paper bags. Up to two large boxes per vehicle. Please enter from 23rd Street. Reserve your ...

Lunch Bunch Book Club

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

Join us for an exciting discussion of The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal as we enjoy lunch, coffee, and cookies. Please bring a lunch for yourself. For more information about the book, please call the Pine Bluffs Branch Library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Water Talk with Laramie County Conservation District

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

Gain a better understanding of the big picture of water in our county for Earth Day! Join Water Specialist Jeff Geyer as he discusses water conservation and water supply and demand in Cheyenne. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

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Art & Text: Artist as Storyteller

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

April 24–May 16 Library Hours Enjoy visual stories and the written word created by K–12 students in Laramie County School District #1. Art is located throughout all three floors at the library. (All Ages; All Floors)

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Blind Date with a Book Week

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

April 24–April 30 Library Hours It’s National Library Week! Your challenge: stop by the 2nd floor and check out a mystery book! For the week of April 24–30, we will have different genres of youth chapter books and teen books wrapped up to hide their covers and titles. Check one out, unwrap it, and discover your surprising new read. Don’t ...

Book Discussion Group

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

Join the April Book Discussion Group in reading JoJo Moyes’ historical novel The Giver of Stars. Alice Wright travels from England to Kentucky to marry her American fiancé. She soon finds meaning and pride in her new life as a pack horse librarian during the Great Depression. A limited number of books are available; please visit the 3rd floor Ask ...

Positive Aging: The Age of Adeline

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

Please join us for a viewing of The Age of Adeline (PG-13, 2015). An ageless young woman relinquishes her solitary lifestyle and secrets for the love of a philanthropist. Starring Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, and Harrison Ford. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event and discussion to follow the movie. ...

Medicare 101 (RSVP Required)

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

Are you part of the “Silver Tsunami” turning 65 this year? Cathy Carlisle, State Health Information Program Coordinator at Wyoming Senior Services Inc., will present Medicare 101. Topics include Medicare Parts A & B costs, coverage and enrollment periods, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medigap/supplemental plans, Medicare Advantage Financial Assistance for low-income beneficiaries, and Senior Medicare Patrol (fraud) updates. ...

Royal Tea Party with Cheyenne Little Theatre Players

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

Celebrate the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players’ production of Cinderella with us as we read some books, enjoy some tea party snacks, and make our own crowns. Don't be surprised when our friends from the production pop in for a visit and practice your bows and curtsies! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)