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)
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, enjoy a magical evening of sampling Harry Potter-themed treats! Costumes are welcome! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
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 July, we will be reading Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Participants can pick up their book ...
The curator of Seeking Balance: Artists’ Books + Typographic Messages, Kayla Clark, will give a short talk about the exhibit and the contributions of various artists. She will also walk attendees through a simple book-arts related craft that they can take home. Light refreshments will be provided. Art lovers of all ages welcome! (All Ages; Cottonwood Room)
Have you ever done sharpie “tie-dye?” Come give it a try and make your own custom bandanas, just in time for Frontier Days! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Saturdays: July 22, 29 10:30–11:30am Did someone say parade? After seeing the floats in the Frontier Days Parade, stop by the library for root beer floats and fun float activities! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Join us in reading The House of the Spirits, the debut novel by renowned Chilean author Isabel Allende. This vastly sweeping epic follows three generations of women through the struggles of a war-torn landscape and fractured family relationships. A limited number of books are available; please visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to check out a copy while supplies ...
We are celebrating the one and only Harry Potter! Come to the library to watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and enjoy Hogwarts-inspired treats and a craft. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
We are celebrating the one and only Harry Potter! Come to the library to watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and enjoy Hogwarts-inspired treats and a craft. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff–names that have gone down in history (wait… you haven’t read Hogwarts, A History?). Join us for our 7th annual Harry Potter’s Birthday celebration by going back to the very beginning with the Hogwarts Founders. Visit each of the Founders' quarters, the Great Hall, the Three Broomsticks and more! Hunt for the Founders' Relics, show off your ...
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home your choice of either a dotty paper mushroom or a cool pet rock. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
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)
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! This month’s theme is Construction. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
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. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
Do you have a preschooler that will be going to kindergarten? Come join us! We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and more to help get your child ready to jump into school! This event is meant for preschoolers who will be going into kindergarten in the fall of 2023. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
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. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will be available throughout the day to educate taxpayers on filing accurate tax returns, provide refund timing information, and inform taxpayers about self-help tools and resources for checking on refund statuses. TAS can also assist individuals and small businesses with tax issues they have not been able to resolve with the IRS. Take advantage of ...
Join us for a live virtual Tales Together via Zoom! During this interactive early literacy class, we will practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! RSVP using the link below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
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: August 3: Construction August 10: Once Upon a Time August 17: Around the World August 24: No story time August 31: No story time
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; Early Literacy Center)
