Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month for a fun food-related activity such as food-themed partiers, taste-testing challenges, edible science experiments, and more. This month, we’re having a tiny food party! Enjoy tiny versions of some of your favorite foods including snacks, entrees, desserts, and beverages; be sure to bring your appetite! (Grades K–6; Early Literacy Center)
Please join us for the viewing of the remarkable movie Respect (PG-13, 2021). The captivating life and career journey of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, is depicted through the talented acting of Jennifer Hudson and directed by Liesl Tommy. Optional chair yoga and discussion to follow. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
We will explore the complicated history of Ireland, and the print and Internet resources that will enable you to find out more about your Irish ancestors. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Mad scientist Dr. Storm’s weather machine has gone wacky! See if you can fix the seasons and escape the room. Morning escape room slots from 10:30am to 1:30pm are for children in grades K–2 and their families. Afternoon time slots from 2:30pm to 5:30pm are for children in grades 3–6 and their families. Families are welcome to sign up for ...
It’s Spring Break and our craft closet is overflowing! Help us use up some of our supplies! You never know what you could make. (Children, Teens, & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Want to shake up your style? Bring some white clothing and join us for some bring-your-own-tie-dye fun. Dye and gloves will be provided. If you forgot to bring clothes, we will have some shirts and socks you can use. (Teens; Sage Room)
Catch up on your spring to-be-read list and join us in reading Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. An intriguing mystery is woven throughout Owens’s rich description of North Carolina’s coastal marshlands in this coming-of-age tale about the lovely yet odd young Kya. Come to the library’s 3rd floor Ask Here desk to retrieve your copy of the book ...
Come play with us! We will have a variety of fun texture activities for your kiddo to interact with. Things may get a little messy, so come prepared! (Ages 2–5; Early Literacy Center)
School is out and so are our LEGO® bricks! Use them to show off your building talents. Come to the 2nd floor tables and participate in the challenge build of the hour or spin the wheel for an individual challenge. It will be more fun than a bin full of LEGO® bricks! (Children, Teens, & Families; 2nd Floor)
Come join us to play some games . . . giant style! We will have games like Candy Land®, Tsuro™, and more. Play an old favorite or learn something new, either way it will make for a giant day of fun! (Children, Teens, & Families; Early Literacy Center, Cottonwood, Willow, & Sage Rooms)
Can porcupines shoot their quills? Do cockroaches serve any purpose? Join us for a visit from the ZOOMobile, an outreach program from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, CO. Learn the truth about some well-known animal myths and enjoy a visit from live animal ambassadors! (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room)
April 1–April 30 Do you suffer from Manga Madness? Well you should be rewarded for your reading! Sign up for the Manga Reading Challenge on Beanstack. Throughout the month of April, you can track the volumes of Manga you read to gain raffle tickets for awesome prizes. Raffle winners will be chosen the first week of May. Sign up for ...
April 1–27 Library Hours Calling all poets! Participate in our poem contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. Enter by submitting a copy of your original poem with your name, age, and phone number to burns@lclsonline.org, pinebluffs@lclsonline.org or by dropping it off at the Burns or Pine Bluffs Branch Library by Thursday, April 27. Categories are grouped by age: grades K–2, ...
The famous Stroop Effect is named after J. Ridley Stroop who discovered this strange phenomenon in the 1930s. Challenge yourself to this tricky activity: name the colors of the given words, but DO NOT read the words, rather, say the color that the word is written in. It’s not as easy as you think! (Grades 3–8; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
We’re taking storytime to the museum! Head on 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 wyomuseum.wyo.gov to register for the event. This month’s Family Day theme is Earth Extravaganza. (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central Ave.)
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. ...
Award-winning minis painter Kyle McCormick from Olympus Games & Comics is dropping by to teach the ins and outs of mini figure painting. We will provide a kit with figure, paint, and brush. Spots are limited, so sign up below. (Grades 3–12; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP
Join us for an exciting StoryWalk® around the library! We will meet in the Willow Room, but the StoryWalk® will be outside, so dress for the weather. Afterwards, we will have snacks and crafts in the Willow Room. If you can’t make it to the StoryWalk® Sunday event, the outdoor StoryWalk® is available rain or shine (or snow), all year ...
10 to Try is a Beanstack Reading Challenge that asks you to read a book in each of ten categories to broaden your reading horizons. Try it out and see if you can find new favorites! Keep an eye out for our Blind Date with a Book display April 24–30 and choose a mystery book to help complete the challenge. ...
April 1–27 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 ...
