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Civic Season: Share Your Story (RSVP Required)

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

July 1—31 Library Hours You make history every day! Visit the library to record your own brief oral history in celebration of Civic Season. Civic Season unites our oldest federal holiday, Independence Day, with our newest, Juneteenth, mobilizing a movement to understand our past and shape our future. Email DScott@lclsonline.org or call 307-773-7219 to make an appointment. This event is ...

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Genealogy One-On-One Consultations (RSVP Required)

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

July 1-31 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance in 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 ...

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Virtual SaturD&D (RSVP Required)

Virtually via Discord

Role-playing adventure is just a click away. Join our Teen D&D online community and get started on creating a character today. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem! Laramie County Library offers Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat, and play online. To participate, you will need a phone, tablet, or computer with internet connection and a Discord account. ...

Tanabata Festival

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

If you are curious about other cultures and holidays around the world, join us for Tanabata–a star festival! Yuki Ayukawa from the Japanese Outreach Initiative will introduce us to the Japanese festival. We will learn about the holiday and do some craft projects. (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)

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Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine in Harry Potter’s World

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

July 3–August 12 Library Hours Did you know the magic in Harry Potter has roots in early modern science? Come learn where the plants, animals, and magical items in the books come from by exploring the National Library of Medicine’s traveling banner exhibit. Mermaids, mandrakes and more await! (All Ages; 1st Floor)

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Make It Mondays

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

Time to break out the craft sticks and construction paper to make some high-flying projects! On July 3 and 10 we will be making craft-stick fireworks.  On July 17 and 24 we will make hand-print eagles. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

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Ready Readers

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

Wednesdays: July 5, 19 Thursdays: July 13, 20 10:15–10:45am Do you have a preschooler that will be going to kindergarten? Come join us! We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and more to help get your child ready to jump into school! This event is meant for preschoolers who will be going into kindergarten in ...

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Tales Together

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

Tuesdays: July 11, 18 Wednesdays: July 5, 19 Thursdays: July 13, 20 10:15–10:45am 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)

Make It Club

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

This is your day to make it! Join us to create a variety of masterpieces in a variety of ways, for your friends or for yourself! (Grades 1–6; Early Literacy Center)

Tie-Dye Swirl Painting

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

Let the fun begin as you design your own tie-dye swirl acrylic painting. Instructions and supplies are provided so all you need is your creativity! (Teens; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)

Virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your own home!, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Thursdays: July 6, 13, 20 9:30–10am Join us for a live virtual Tales Together via Zoom! During this interactive early literacy class, we will practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! RSVP at the link below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP

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Fun for Kids!

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

Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)   Themes by week: July 6: Communities with Special Guest Reader July 13: Family July 20: Beach July 27: Storyteller’s Favorites

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Play Together

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

Thursday, July 6 Monday, July 10 10:15–11am Welcome to our “Guided Play” early literacy class. Enjoy a few stories on Parachutes, then play together with our giant parachute! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of parachute play, as well as ideas for how to play at home. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)

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 Library for All for a chance to win prizes while playing bingo with your friends! Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

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Book Babies

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

Fridays: July 7, 14, 21 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; 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: July 7: The Sandlot (PG) July 14: Brother Bear 2 (G) July 21: Rio (G) July 28: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (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: July 7: Sgt. Stubby (PG) July 14: The Addams Family 2 (PG) July 21: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG) July ...

Fantastic Foam Party

East Lawn of the Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United States

We are having a party, a FOAM party! Grab your family and head to the library to cool off with foam! Wear your swimsuits and bring your towels because you are gonna get wet! We will also play some fun water games and have ice-cold lemonade and popsicles! (Children, Teens & Families; East Lawn of the Library)

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Chillville

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

Saturday, July 8 10am–1pm Monday, July 31 Library Hours We know that large events at the library can be overwhelming! We would like to invite children with sensory needs and their families to take advantage of Chillville. This special area will have items such as fidget devices, bubbles, a sound machine, and more. Stop by the Ask Here desk on ...