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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)

CLOSURE

Laramie County Library System and the Library Café will be closed all day on the following holidays (unless otherwise noted) Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents’ Day Easter Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Cheyenne Day Labor Day In-Service Training (held on the second Monday of October) Veterans Day Eve of Thanksgiving (library closes at 6 pm, Café closes at ...

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Ramble//Rove

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

June 12–August 18 Making art is an adventure, full of twists and turns. For this year’s annual LCLS Book Arts Show, University of Wyoming professor and coffee entrepreneur Kayla Clark welcomes artist-adventurers ranging from book artists to letterpress printers to writers to graphic designers. These artists from Wyoming and beyond showcase books in traditional and experimental formats, as well as ...

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Fun for Kids!

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! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: June 6: I Love Books June 13: Neighborhoods June 20: Get Outdoors June 27: Things That Go

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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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Book Babies (RSVP Required)

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

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.  Spaces on Thursdays are limited, so click on a link below to RSVP. (Ages Birth–24 Months) Click Here to RSVP for Thursday, June 6 Click Here to ...

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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 ...

Sit, Stay, READ! Read to a Therapy Dog

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

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)