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)
Wednesdays: July 5, 19 Thursdays: July 13, 20 10:15–10:45am 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 ...
Tuesdays: July 11, 18 Wednesdays: July 5, 19 Thursdays: July 13, 20 10:15–10:45am 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)
This is your day to make it! Join us to create a variety of masterpieces in a variety of ways, for your friends or for yourself! (Grades 1–6; Early Literacy Center)
Let the fun begin as you design your own tie-dye swirl acrylic painting. Instructions and supplies are provided so all you need is your creativity! (Teens; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Thursdays: July 6, 13, 20 9:30–10am 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 at 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 storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: July 6: Communities with Special Guest Reader July 13: Family July 20: Beach July 27: Storyteller’s Favorites
Thursday, July 6 Monday, July 10 10:15–11am Welcome to our “Guided Play” early literacy class. Enjoy a few stories on Parachutes, then play together with our giant parachute! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of parachute play, as well as ideas for how to play at home. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join Library for All for a chance to win prizes while playing bingo with your friends! Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
