Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun. We’ll also get signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge, which isn’t just for kids; adults can track their progress and earn prizes, too! Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
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)
Time for an epic summer road trip! You’ve got your books from your reading list packed, your map all folded up nicely, and the best road trip snacks picked out. But just as you’re getting ready to leave your first pit stop, you discover you’ve lost the car keys. Can you find the keys, save the day, and escape the ...
June 16–August 21 Library Hours This year, University of Wyoming professor and coffee entrepreneur Kayla Clark welcomes makers ranging from book artists to letterpress printers to writers to graphic designers in assembling works for the annual Laramie County Library System Book Arts Exhibition. These artists from Wyoming and beyond showcase books in traditional and experimental formats, as well as typographically-driven ...
Join us for an exciting discussion of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah as we enjoy lunch, tea, and cookies. Please bring a lunch for yourself. For more information about the book, please call the library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Get together with others who love the art and format of graphic novels to discuss and celebrate this month’s book, New Kid by Jerry Craft. Enjoy some treats and a cool activity, too! (Grades 7–9; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Join us at the Burns Branch Library for a potluck dinner and a lively discussion of this month’s book, Call Your Daughter Home by Deb Spera. Please bring a dish to add to the potluck as well as your copy of the book. For more information, please call the Burns Branch Library or visit with staff.(Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Wednesday, June 21 miércoles 21 de junio 6–7pm Join us for a special Spanish/English storytime in collaboration with CHISPA. Come enjoy special stories, songs, snacks, and a craft in Spanish and English! Our theme this month will be Summer. Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y en inglés! ...
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 all screaming for ICE CREAM! Celebrate the start of summer by learning how to make this classic frozen treat in a zip lock bag. (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
Come meet with representatives from Laramie County Community College (LCCC) as they share information to help you pursue a career in Information Technology (IT). Members of LCCC faculty will teach IT concepts and share resources for breaking further into the field. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Brown Bag Book Club is back for the summer! Each month, children in grades 3–6 will read a book and enjoy fun activities along with a sweet treat. Participants may bring a “brown bag” lunch if they choose; beverages will be provided. For June, we will be reading Holes by Louis Sachar. Participants can pick up their book from the ...
Join fellow readers, library lovers, and bookworms at the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium for Laramie County Library Foundation’s afternoon event celebrating some of Wyoming’s incredible authors! Craig Blumenshine will moderate the panel of local writers and community icons, Dave Freudenthal, Rod Miller, and Bob Budd, as they discuss their intriguing books, all of which explore different facets of our great state. Following the ...
Kick off your Summer Reading Challenge and join us this June in discussing Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel Big Little Lies. The lives of three women with different backgrounds become entangled when they enroll their young children in the same school. As their friendship progresses and small secrets morph into big revelations, the women find themselves caught up in an irreversible ...
After 42 incredible years of service, Carey Hartmann is retiring as Laramie County Library System’s County Librarian. Join us for a public reception honoring her storied career and celebrating her long-lasting impact on the organization. Enjoy public comments from community stakeholders including a reflective speech from Carey, live music, light refreshments, and more. Carey has positively impacted every facet of ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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)
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)
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)
