Tuesdays: July 11, 18 4–5pm Our summer Youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all will be 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)
Come and join fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ and Allies community. We will meet to chat about LGBTQIA+ related issues, interact with fun activities, and enjoy some snacks in a safe environment. This group seeks to offer understanding, support, and acceptance. All are welcome! (Teens; Sage Room)
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Love and Friendship. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
Grab your cards, grab your friends, and join us for Pokémon Jr.! We will be playing the fun and exciting Pokémon Trading Card Game or PTCG! (Grades K–8; 2nd Floor)
Do you know that your library has Self Monitored Blood Pressure kits available for check-out? Come speak with a Healthy Heart Ambassador (HHA) from HealthWorks to discuss blood pressure monitoring. HHA ambassadors will share best practices for checking your blood pressure. They will also provide information on chronic disease care management programs that may be of benefit to you and/or ...
Researchers have been on the trail of a large, mysterious creature for years! Footprints, sounds, and sightings have all been recorded and analyzed by the Bigfoot Research Organization at their lab. Last night the security cameras at the research lab caught a glimpse of something large and hairy on the recorded footage. Was it a wolf? A bear? Or something ...
Summer is finally here! Let’s get together and make a concrete, mosaic garden stepping stone to take home and enjoy. All supplies will be provided for class use. Adults 18 and over only, please. Reserve your spot by visiting the link below. (Adults; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP
Grab your friends and put your sleuthing skills to the test at the library’s escape room for teens. Each time slot has a maximum capacity of 6. If you don’t have a group of 6, don’t worry! We’ll help you find a group. Space is limited so reserve your spot at one of the links below today! (Teens; Sage Room) ...
Please join us for a viewing of Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13, 2022) starring Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, and Jennifer Connelly. Thirty years have passed since Maverick lost his flight partner, Goose. Maverick must now face some of the most gut-wrenching aspects of his personal and professional life as he aims to stay in the pilot’s seat for the United States ...
Come and enjoy a world of pure imagination with this special, interactive after-hours showing of the 1971 classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (G) for children in grades 3-6. Be ready to sing, laugh, eat lots of candy, and use fun props to enhance your viewing experience. You can even come in costume if you like! Click the link ...
We have the chalk, all you need to bring is your imagination! Grab the whole group and come out to the library to help decorate our sidewalk around the block. When you’re done, cool off with an ice cold lemonade and a treat. (Children, Teens & Families; Laramie County Library–Performance Park)
Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month as we explore a variety of STEAM topics (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) with crafts, games, experiments, and more. This month, get ready to huff and puff and blow some houses down! Bring “The Three Little Pigs” to life and see if you can build houses that can withstand the blow ...
Hear ye, hear ye! All young knights are invited to test their mettle against our obstacle course and design their own shield! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Monday, July 17 2:30–3:30pm: Grades K–2 4–5pm: Grades 3–6 Join us as we explore the art and life of El Anatsui, known for his giant sheets of bottle top mosaics! During each session of art club this summer, we will read a book, talk about an artist’s art, and work on a personal project and a collaborative project that will ...
July 18–20 10am–2pm Kayla Clark, letterpress artist and curator of Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typographic Messages, will be in residency at the library demonstrating her printing technique. She and her historic press will be in The Commons area on the first floor and library visitors are encouraged to stop by, watch, ask questions, and maybe even leave with a ...
Join us at the Burns Branch Library for a potluck dinner and a lively discussion of this month’s book, The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult. 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 ...
Come laugh and learn at Improv for Teens! Create scenes through improvisational games, work cooperatively with others, and build real life skills. Experience new ways to think on your feet and unlock your creative potential in a supportive and collaborative environment! (Teens; Sage Room)
In celebration of the Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine in Harry Potter’s World exhibit, we are inviting you to create your own magical creatures! We’ll be using pieces of multiple Beanie Babies® to create our own hybrid creatures! (Grades 3–12; Early Literacy Center)
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 where are you from? Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y en inglés! Nuestro tema este mes será ...
Join us to gear up for the annual LCLS Book Arts Exhibition, Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typograpic Messages. We’ll be learning a traditional printmaking process with a fun and modern spin! Adults 18 and over only, please. Reserve your spot by visiting the link below. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP
