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Adventure Begins at the Library: Survival Island

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

June 11–14 Library Hours You’re stranded on a deserted island! Can you survive using nothing but your wits and available resources? Test your abilities all week long with each of our Survival Island challenges, such as building a (mini) raft and sending an SOS. If you feel confident enough, you can try to do all the challenges in one day.  ...

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Adventure Begins at the Library: Where is Pigeon?

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

June 11–14 Library Hours Do you know where Pine Bluffs Branch Library's unofficial mascot, Pigeon, is hiding? Each week, Pigeon will be on an adventure somewhere within the community. You can get a weekly clue to his location by visiting the library on Tuesdays. If you find Pigeon, be sure to come in and let staff know where you found ...

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ZOOmobile Visit: ZOOm-In

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

Session 1: 10:15–11:15am Session 2: 11:30am–12:30pm We are welcoming our friends from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo back for another fun ZOOmobile visit! Attendees will be introduced to the diversity of the animal kingdom as we “zoom in” on different animal classes. Learn what makes each class of animals unique as you interact and observe live animals like amphibians, mammals, reptiles, ...

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Friday Matinee

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: June 7: Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (PG) June 14: Lego Marvel Avengers: Code Red (G) June 21: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (PG) June ...

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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 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: June 7: Wish (PG) June 14: Brave (PG) June 21: Scooby Doo Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog (NR) June 28: The Secret Life of ...

Movies for Mindful Aging: Moonrise Kingdom

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

Please join us for a viewing of a classic Wes Anderson movie, Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13, 2012). Two 12-year-olds fall in love and elope amidst the chaos of small island life. Starring Francis McDormand, Kara Hayward, Jared Gillman, Bill Murray, and Bruce Willis. Refreshments and popcorn provided. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event and discussion to follow the ...

Gamers Unite!

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

Come and play some fun games with friends! We could be brawling with Super Smash Bros. or racing to the finish with Mario Kart. You never know what will happen, but you can count on a good time!

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Genealogy One-on-One Consultations

3rd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

June 1–30 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance moving 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 or ...

Yoga Together

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

Come and join Jasmine Wilcox from GROW Movement and Mindfulness for a special literacy class filled with songs, stories, stretching, and play. This month's theme is Let’s Go Camping! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years)

Outdoor Adventure & Trail Ready! Session 3: Forest Walk and Introduction to Dendrology at the Cheyenne High Plains Arboretum

High Plains Arboretum 8301 Hildreth Rd., Cheyenne, United States

Take a forest walk around the High Plains Arboretum and learn more about some of our local and transplanted tree species from former forestry professor Scott Sink, PhD.  Patrons are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and walking on uneven ground. Pets are not allowed at the High Plains Arboretum.  This is the third and final workshop in the ...

Lunch Bunch Book Club

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

Join us for an exciting discussion of The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah as we enjoy a potluck lunch. The Four Winds is a powerful American epic about love, heroism, and hope during the Great Depression, a time when the country was in crisis and at war with itself. Millions of Americans were were out of work and the land ...

Craig Johnson Book Signing: First Frost

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

Spend an afternoon with Craig Johnson! The best-selling Wyoming author will share excerpts from his newest Longmire novel, First Frost, followed by audience questions and book signing. Books will be available in the Gallery for purchase from Barnes & Noble starting at 12:30 pm. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

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Summer Reading Challenge 2024

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

  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 ...

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Make it Mondays

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

Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: June 3: Dinosaur Skeletons June 10: Superman/Superwoman June 17: Barrels & Floats (National Root Beer Float Day! We’ll provide treats during craft time.) June 24: Cow Puppets (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

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Chess Club

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

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)

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Craftastic Tuesdays

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

Your crafting adventure begins at the library! Make and take home a pop bottle firefly that will glow in the night, or create a handprint fish puppet to tell your own stories. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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Tales Together

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

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)

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Creative Teens Unite!

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

Join this teen-led 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 ...

Adventure Begins at the Library: Birding Backpack Kickoff

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

Explore how to use the library's latest resource to get to know our Wyoming birds! Volunteers from Cheyenne High Plains Audubon will help you learn how to use binoculars, field guides, and smart phone birding apps to discover our feathered friends and their habitats. Other resources—like birding checklists, field trips, and classes you can check out throughout the year—will also ...

Community Conversation: Should the Government Provide Shelter/Housing to Everyone Who Needs it?

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

Get ready to experience an exciting way to dig into controversial issues! The parliamentary format used by Braver Angels encourages everyone to speak or ask questions, ensures civility in disagreement, and strives for learning and better understanding for all. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)