Crystals and Rocks and Gems, Oh My!

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

Thursday, October 17 4–6:30pm Stop by the Burns Library anytime between 4 and 6:30pm to check out a wonderful collection of beautiful crystals, rocks, and gems; most of which have been found in Wyoming! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

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Book Babies

Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States +1 more

Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 in the Sage Room Fridays: October 4, 18, 25 in the Early Literacy Center 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)

Classic Conversations

Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Friday, October 18 12–1pm Join Maestro William Intrilligator and guest pianist Ilya Yakushev for an informal and entertaining discussion including musical insights about the concert on Oct. 19. Patrons may attend the event in the Cottonwood Room or view the recording on the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s Facebook page (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

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Friday Matinee

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

Fridays: October 4, 18, 25 1:15–3:15pm Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite treats and drinks. We’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: October 4: Up (PG) October 11: No Movie October 18: Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) October 25: Hotel Transylvania 2 ...

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Friday Matinee

Fridays: October 4, 18, 25 1:30–3:30pm Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching 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: October 4: If (PG) October 11: No Movie October 18: Corpse Bride (PG) October 25: The Nightmare Before ...

Tamale Making Class֍

Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Friday, October 18 6–8pm Learn to make authentic tamales with home cook Gloria Roldan. After watching her cook and getting some hands-on practice yourself, you will get to try one of Gloria’s tamales. Take your new skills home and try them out! This event is free of charge and no sign up is required. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

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Yoga Together

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

Wednesday, October 9 Saturday, October 19 10:15–10:45am 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 Mini Monster Mash. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)

Lunch Bunch Book Club

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

Saturday, October 19 12–1pm Join in for an exciting discussion of Infinitely More by Alex Krutov as we enjoy a potluck lunch. Quick summary: "Abandoned by his mother in a St. Petersburg dumpster when he was only three days old, Alex Krutov should not have survived. But God had something else in mind. Raised in the harsh Russian orphanage system, ...

Stepping Stones (RSVP Required)

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

Saturday, October 19 12:30–3pm Please join us for a fun afternoon of creating stepping stones. We will use concrete and broken pottery pieces to make a unique piece of art. All supplies will be included. We will store your stepping stones at the Burns Library until they are fully set. Please reach out to the Burns Branch Library Staff to ...

After Hours Interactive Movie: Hocus Pocus (RSVP Required)

Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Saturday, October 19 6–7:30pm The Sanderson sisters are coming to the library! Children and teens ages 10-18 may join us for a special interactive film experience featuring the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus! Be ready for lots of tricks and treats as you sing, laugh, and use fun props to enhance your viewing experience. You can even come in costume if ...

Voter Registration and Early Voting for the General Election

Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Sunday, October 20 1–4:30pm It’s an election year, which means now is the time to make sure your voice is heard. Come to the Cottonwood Room to register to vote and to cast your early ballot for the 2024 general election. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

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Spooky Short Story Contest

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

October 1–26 Library Hours We're ready for ghostly apparitions, other-worldly visitors, dark forests, scary nights, and creepy creatures. Chill us with your best and spookiest short story! Please, one original short story per writer submitted in person at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library or by emailing to pinebluffs@lclsonline.org. Entry deadline is October 26 and all short stories will be displayed ...

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Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries: African Americans in Civil War Medicine

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

October 8–November 15 Library Hours This traveling banner exhibition from the National Library of Medicine explores the stories of the African American men and women who, during the American Civil War, overcame prejudices to serve as soldiers, nurses, surgeons, laundresses, cooks, and laborers. Their participation in the war challenged the prescribed notions about race and gender and pushed the boundaries ...

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Laramie County Library Ofrendas ֍

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

October 14–November 4 Library Hours Help us remember our loved ones by visiting our display of Día de los Muertos ofrendas. These ofrendas were put together by library staff to commemorate and honor their family members. (All Ages; 1st Floor)

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Hogwarts House Cup Beanstack Challenge

October 1–31 Library Hours Welcome to our fourth annual House Cup reading challenge in Beanstack!  Will Ravenclaw be able to defend their title, or will they be knocked off the pedestal? Join us to see if Gryffindor, Slytherin, or Hufflepuff can defeat Ravenclaw and claim the House Cup! Recruit your housemates and sign up beginning October 1 to start logging ...

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Civics in the Library: Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?

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

October 1–31 Library Hours Civics plays an incredibly important role in assisting U.S. citizens in knowing the duties of being citizens and their rights. Test your knowledge with a condensed version of the U.S. Citizenship exam, and earn a prize if you pass the test! (Adults; 3rd Floor Ask Here Desk)

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Computer Help

Computer Classroom 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

October 1–31 by appointment Library Hours Visit the library for help navigating your digital devices! From learning to use a mouse to getting acquainted with social media, we’ve got you covered. Please call the library at 307-634-3561 or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to register. Appointment times will vary. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adult; Computer Classroom)

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Genealogy One-on-One Consultations

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

October 1–31 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance to move 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 ...

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Make it Mondays

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

Mondays: October 7, 14, 21, 28 1–5pm Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: October 7: Hedgehogs October 14: CLOSED October 21: Pinecone Pumpkins October 28: Spiders (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

Pre-K Crafternoon

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

Monday, October 21 3:30–4:30pm Come get crafty with us! We will be reading a story and doing a craft together based on our Tales Together theme. This event is meant for preschoolers and their grown-ups. (Pre-K and Caregivers; Early Literacy Center)