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Virtual SaturD&D (RSVP Required)

Virtually via Discord

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. ...

Seed Library Wildflower Garden Talk and Craft Project

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

Master Gardener Nancy Loomis will give a guided tour of the Laramie County Library Wildflower Garden on the southwest corner of our property. Then patrons will be taught the art of flower pounding. Patrons will be allowed to pick some flowers from the wildflower garden as well as bring in any from their own gardens they would like to use ...

StoryWalk® Sunday

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

Let us introduce you to our StoryWalk® title for August: The Button Book by Sally Nicholls. We will meet in the Willow Room, but the StoryWalk® will be outside, so dress for the weather! Afterwards, we will have snacks and crafts in the Willow Room. If you can’t make it to the StoryWalk® Sunday event, the outdoor StoryWalk® is available ...

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Make It Mondays

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

Come to the Burns Branch Library to make some fun and unique crafts! On August 7 & 14 we will be crafting chameleons with moving tongues.  On August 21 & 28, we will create tissue paper peaches. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

Art Club Around the World-Victoria Villasana

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

Join us as we explore the art and life of Victoria Villasana, a contemporary Mexican artist who works with photographs and embroidery. 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 be displayed in the library. We will have ...

Comic Book Club

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

Get together with others who love the art and format of graphic novels to discuss and celebrate this month’s book, Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang. Enjoy some treats and a cool activity, too! (Grades 6–8; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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Youth 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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Yoga Together

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

Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Oceans.  (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)

Pokémon Jr.

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

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)

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Play Together

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

Welcome to our new “Guided Play” early literacy class. Enjoy a few stories on Art and Imagination, then play together with some of our fun art supplies and open-ended art projects. We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of our art play, as well as ideas for how to do art at home! You might want to ...

Know Your Blood Pressure

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

Did 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. HHAs 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 your ...

Library for All

Performance Park 2200 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne

Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun! Join Library for All for a fun and colorful time tie-dying under the sun! Bring your own t-shirt, shorts, socks, scarves—whatever you want—to tie-dye at Performance Park. Cotton items will work best to hold the color.  We will also have sidewalk chalk ...

Chalk It Up!

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

We have the chalk, you bring the imagination! Decorate the sidewalk around the library with your cool ideas for all to see. Be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat. Bottled water will be provided to keep you refreshed. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Chalk It Up!

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

We have the chalk, you bring the imagination! Decorate the sidewalk around the library with your cool ideas for all to see. Be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat. Bottled water will be provided to keep you refreshed. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)

Positive Aging: Nomadland

Sunflower Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Please join us for a viewing of Nomadland (R, 2020) starring Francis McDormand. Based on the book and live footage, McDormand portrays a woman entering her sixties living the increasingly common contemporary nomadic life. Along the way, she is mentored by seasoned nomads and forges unexpected connections with her fellow travelers. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event ...

Gamers Unite!

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

Come and play some fun games with friends! We could be brawling with Super Smash Bros. or racing to the finish with Mario Kart. You never know what will happen, but you can always count on a good time! (Teens; Sage Room)

Chillville

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

We know that large events at the library can be overwhelming! We would like to invite children with sensory needs and their families to take advantage of Chillville. This special area will have items such as fidget devices, bubbles, a sound machine, and more. Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor to ask to use the space, ...

End of Summer Party with Mr. Kneel

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

The Summer Reading Challenge is nearly over and we are celebrating all the great achievements! Join us for a performance from Mr. Kneel, hip-hop emcee extraordinaire! With beatbox and vocal percussion, Mr. Kneel can make magic and emotion! You won’t want to miss this exciting chance to dance the summer goodbye. (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room)

End of Summer Party with Mr. Kneel

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

The Summer Reading Challenge is nearly over and we are celebrating all the great achievements! Join us for a performance from Mr. Kneel, hip-hop emcee extraordinaire! With beatbox and vocal percussion, Mr. Kneel can make magic and emotion! You won’t want to miss this exciting chance to dance the summer goodbye. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Do You Know Your Way to DNA?: DNA Genealogy Research Basics

Sunflower Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Have you recently submitted a DNA genealogy test and are perplexed by the results? Or are you just interested in how a DNA genealogy test can help you with your family history research? Join us for an exploration of several current DNA genealogy testing companies, and go beyond the ethnicity percentages to learn how to use your distant cousin matches ...