Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch 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: August 4: Blue’s Big City Adventure (Not Rated) August 11: The Croods: A New Age (PG) August 18: Yogi Bear (PG) August 25: ...
Visit with some adorable, adoptable dogs and cats from local animal shelters and possibly take one home to join your family! While you are here at the library, you can also donate pet food and supplies, learn more about pet care, and fill out adoption papers. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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)
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 ...
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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)
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)
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 ...
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)
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, ...
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)
