Storytime at the 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 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 https://wyomuseum.wyo.gov/ to register for the event. This month’s Family Day theme is Pajama Party. Our early literacy storytimes will be at 10:30 & ...

Teen Cooking: Peppermint Bark (RSVP Required)

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

Do you have leftover candy canes and gingerbread from the holidays? Learn how to make your own peppermint bark to take home, then team up for a gingerbread house-building race. Will your creation hold up under pressure? Come for the treats, stay for the fun—and don’t forget to bring your creativity! Supplies are extremely limited so make sure to sign ...

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Spark!: Places of Innovation

1st Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

December 2–January 14  The story of human history is written in inventions and innovations. People are problem solvers. Sometimes we invent—create a completely new thing or a process based on new ideas. More often, we innovate—that is, we introduce a fresh idea or an invention into use in some way that creates a new way of doing or thinking. All ...

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Innovation Laramie County

1st Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

December 4–January 14  Spark!: Places of Innovation shows us just how important rural places are to developing solutions to difficult problems around the country. But what about closer to home? This exhibit highlights some of the creative, ground-breaking, and—well—innovative projects that are happening right here, right now.  Come check out some of the amazing things innovators are working on in ...

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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! Adult groups, to RSVP or cancel please reach out by calling 307-547-2249 (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Crafts by week: January 6: Rainbow Fish January 13: Owls January 27: Moose

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Wiggle and Giggle Time: Toddler Time

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

Turn on your giggle box and get your wiggles out at this brand new Early Literacy Class complete with lots of music, movement, interactive play, and stories just for toddlers! Stay and play after class with our Early Literacy toys and socialize with other children and caregivers. (Ages 2–3; Early Literacy Center)

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Craftastic Tuesday

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

Get crafty at the library! This month, make and take home a variety of winter-themed crafts. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) January 7: Bears in Sweaters January 14: Egg Carton Snowman January 21: Rolled Paper Penguin January 28: Cardinal in Winter

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Little Colts Story Time

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

Story time at the library is a great opportunity for children to socialize with their peers. This program includes an interactive reading session followed by a fun craft. (Pre-K & Families; Burns Branch Library) Themes by week January 7: Turtles January 21: Otters

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The Teen Art of Creativity Club

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

Unleash your creativity and try something new! Every other week, we’ll explore a different art medium, from painting and sketching to sculpting and more. Learn new techniques, experiment with materials, and create something unique to take home. No experience is needed, and all supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and a willingness to create! (Teens Grades 7–12; Windflower Room) Activities ...

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Innovation in Motion: Increased Access Footwear Design by Brett Drake

1st Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

In 2017, Cheyenne resident and self-proclaimed sneaker nerd Brett Drake won the Nike Ease Challenge with his design of an adaptive fit high-top shoe. Come see the process of how that idea became the Nike Air Zoom UNVRS. (All Ages; 1st Floor)

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Computer Help

3rd Floor Ask Here Desk 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, United States

Visit the library for help navigating your digital devices! From learning to use a mouse to getting acquainted with social media, we’ve got you covered. Please call the library at 307-634-3561 or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to register. Appointment times will vary. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; 3rd Floor Ask Here Desk)

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Genealogy Consultations (RSVP Required)

3rd Floor Ask Here Desk 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, United States

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 research your family history by using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org or 307-773-7232 to sign up ...

Yoga Together

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

Wednesday, January 8 in the Cottonwood Room Saturday, January 18 in the Early Literacy Center 10:15–10:45am Come and join Jasmine Wilcox from GROW Movement and Mindfulness for a special literacy class filled with songs, stories, stretching, and play.

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Ready Readers

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

An early literacy class for older preschool children to practice participating independently without their caregivers. We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and interacting with others in a group setting! (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)

Spark! Talks (RSVP Required for presenters)

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

What’s your passion—the topic you know inside and out? Here’s your chance to share it! If you'd like to present, please RSVP at the link below and create a short PowerPoint (5-7 minutes)—please send in advance to adultservices@lclsonline.org so we can have it ready to go for your presentation Whether presenting or not, we invite you to join us and ...

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Book Babies

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

Thursdays: January 9, 16, 23, 30 in the Sage Room 9:15–10am Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 in the Early Literacy Center 10:15–11am 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)

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Tales Together @ Pine

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

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: January 2: No storytime January 9: Here Comes Winter January 16: Monster Stomp January 23: Pet Parade January 30: Polar Animals

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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 the whole family, complete with books, songs, rhymes, movement and more! Stay and play after class with our Early Literacy toys and socialize with other children and caregivers. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)

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Teen Writing Club

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

LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writer’s Creative – an established, teen-led group of writers – to bring you Teen Writing Club! Teens in grades 7–12 are invited to come together and explore the creativity that happens when we collaborate and make space to be heard. We will have fun writing prompts, challenges, and time for sharing with ...