Cool days and crisp nights make autumn a great time for gardening! Learn about planting in the fall (including bulbs), collecting and caring for fall-ripened seeds, protecting and “winterizing” your garden, and providing winter habitat for wildlife. We’ll also discuss what you can do to make the spring gardening rush more manageable. (Adults & Teens; Cottonwood Room)
Celebrate Banned Books Week by creating some book-tastic crafts! We will be up-cycling old books and using them in fun new ways. (Grades 3-6; Early Literacy Center)
Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain, conceals one of the greatest collection of rock paintings on earth, 4000-year-old paintings depict a lost world of giraffes and elephants, snakes and springbok, bow hunters and community celebrations. On assignment for National Geographic in 2015, writer Mark Jenkins climbed Brandberg in 120 degree heat to explore this alfresco art museum and reflect on the challenges ...
There is no right way to manage your time and prioritize your tasks. Learn a variety of time management techniques and why work life balance is an integral part of effective time and task management. Presented by Penny Fletcher MEd, PHR, SHRM-CP in partnership with L2B. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Join us for an interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Storytime Themes Week of October 1: Fall Stories Week of October 8: Wiggle and Giggle Week of October 15: Dinosaurs Week of October 22: Zoo Stories Week of ...
This storytime is designed for older preschool children to practice sitting, listening, following directions, and interacting with others their age in a group setting without their caregivers. (Ages 3 – 5; Sage Room) Storytime Themes Week of October 1: Fall Stories Week of October 8: Wiggle and Giggle Week of October 15: Dinosaurs Week of October 22: Zoo Stories Week ...
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more. The theme this month is Aargh! Pirates. (Pre-K; Burns Branch Library)
Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy the movie Breakthrough (rated PG). The inspirational true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. When Joyce Smith’s adopted 14-year-old son falls through an icy Missouri lake, she prays for him to come back from the brink of death and be healed. A reminder that faith and ...
Have you identified a problem others are experiencing and come up with the solution? Do you have a technology idea and need some guidance to take it to market? Come hear about the first ever Cheyenne startup challenge, Southeast Wyoming Innovation Launchpad (SEWYIL). Applications are due November 1st! Presented in partnership with the UW Wyoming Technology Business Center and Forward ...
Join us for an interactive storytime session designed to practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Pre-K; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by Week October 3: Aaargh! Pirates October 10: Forest Friends October 17: Fall Stories October 24: Wiggle and Giggle October 31: Halloween Stories
Welcome to the first leg of the Fall Pokémon League! Our Gym Leaders are waiting for your challenge and will reward you with a badge if you can defeat them. Don’t forget about our monthly Tourney where you could win booster packs, a stylish playmat, or other Pokémon swag. (Grades 7-12; Teen Lounge) Pokémon League: October 3, 10, 17, 24 ...
Are you new to the field of grant seeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including who funds nonprofits and what their motivations are, what funders really want to know about ...
Join us for a short storytime session 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)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch a matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library) Movies by Week October 4: Wonder Park (rated PG) October 11: UglyDolls (rated PG) October 18: Monster Family (rated PG) October 25: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. ...
Come to the library on Friday afternoons to watch a variety of family-friendly films. We’ll watch a different movie each week. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks to enjoy as you watch! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Movies by Week October 4: Dog Town (rated NR) October 11: Wonder Park (rated PG) October 18: A Dog’s ...
Are you into video games or interested in modding and restoring old hardware? Come and see what our club is doing this month and join in on the fun. (Grades 7-12; Sage Room)
Have you ever wanted to research your family history? This basic class will give you all the information you need to get started. Our discussion will include books and other resources available at Laramie County Library System, the basics of genealogy record-keeping, and how to search using Ancestry Library Edition, the free in-library version of Ancestry.com. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Meet us out at the Performance Park by the west entrance. We will be using the library’s fancy telescope to observe the moon and several other celestial objects. This program will be run by Samantha Ogden, an expert in the field of astronomy. (Adults; Performance Park)
You’re invited to a party-a book party! Join us for a celebration of reading with young readers that’s a little bit storytime and a little bit book club. We will read, sing, play, learn, and talk about books! (Grades Pre-K-2; Early Literacy Center) Themes: Week of October 6: Fall Leaf Art Week of October 13: Wiggle and Giggle Parachute Party ...
Sam Mihara was imprisoned during World War II at Wyoming’s Heart Mountain Japanese internment camp. Mihara is now a national lecturer on mass imprisonment and will use photos and videos to share his experiences and stories from Heart Mountain. Drawing a contemporary parallel, he will present on his findings from visits to today’s detention centers for immigrant families. (Adults; Cottonwood ...
Make and take home a paper straw bat. Get batty with this craft and make it into a necklace, a magnet, or whatever else you can imagine! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Fall/Autumn. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
Pros from the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) will be available to answer questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The workshop will include information on completing the application and understanding the deadlines. The EOC pros will explain where the application goes, who sees it, and how it is used. Corrections and verifications will also be reviewed. ...
Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee will draw upon her United Nations work in developing democracies to trace Americans’ voting rights from white landowners only to women’s suffrage to today’s challenges of safeguarding that right. *During the presentation, stop by the Willow Room to register to vote! (Adults; Cottonwood Room) This event is presented as part of Laramie County Library System, ...
Ladies, need a break? This event is for you! Make a woodslice owl while you enjoy a fun evening of crafting, conversation, and refreshments. Bring your friends! (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Book club will meet twice during the month of October. We will review the first half of the book on October 10 and the second half on October 24. Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal. Desserts and drinks will be provided. We will be reading The Iron Trial. Book description: All his life, Call has been warned by his ...
You and your baby can engage in musical activities at this unique session designed for caregivers and babies. (Ages Birth – 24 Months; Early Literacy Center)
Bring your lunch and get here early for a good seat. Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s William Intriligator will introduce cellist Zuill Bailey, the featured artist in Hausmusik 1. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Head into our Book Sale Room with a plastic or reusable shopping bag and fill it with books for just $5! All proceeds benefit Laramie County Library System programs. (All Ages; Book Sale Room)
Get ready for the sci-fi event of the year! It’s the return of Star Wars Reads and we are having a galaxy’s worth of fun! Join us and our partners from the 501st Legion Mountain Garrison, Olympus Games & Comics, and Rebel Legion as we celebrate with activities, games, and our special guest characters. Come in costume and you might ...
Join us this month for an informal discussion of Maiden Flight by Harry Haskell. This novel offers an intimate view of the family life of the Wright siblings, Orville and Katharine. A good read for anyone interested in the Wright family and the struggles of educated women in early 20th century America. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Sing, sway, laugh, and play with skilled educator Laura Sutton. (Ages 2 – 5; Early Literacy Center)
Interested in volunteering but don’t know what opportunities are available? Come to the Volunteer Fair and meet with entities throughout Cheyenne who are looking for your experience, hard work, and assistance to help serve others. Sponsored by Serve Wyoming and Laramie County Library System. (Adults & Teens; Cottonwood Room)
This class will take you beyond the basics of genealogy research and into some forgotten resources that can tell you about your ancestors. We will discuss how to research your family history in free resources on the Internet, including FamilySearch.org, FindAGrave.com, and more. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
A mysterious box with a haunted history has appeared. Can you open the box to break the curse of Haunted High before it’s too late? Sign up online in teams of 4-5 people. (Grades 7-12; Sage Room)
A mysterious box with a haunted history has appeared. Can you open the box to break the curse of Haunted High before it’s too late? Sign up online in teams of 4-5 people. (Grades 7-12; Sage Room)
A mysterious box with a haunted history has appeared. Can you open the box to break the curse of Haunted High before it’s too late? Sign up online in teams of 4-5 people. (Grades 7-12; Sage Room)
Drop in for our spooky shadow puppet workshop. We will talk about how to make shadow puppets and then you can let your imagination go wild. (Grades K-6; Early Literacy Center)
Seniors and veterans are invited to come in for refreshments, relax, visit, and enjoy free activities. On October 14, books and information surrounding Wyoming folklore and ghost stories will be available. Then, on October 28, enjoy a matinee showing of The Upside (rated PG-13). A recently paroled ex-convict, Dell, strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a quadriplegic billionaire, ...
A mysterious box with a haunted history has appeared. Can you open the box to break the curse of Haunted High before it’s too late? Sign up online in teams of 4-5 people. (Grades 7-12; Sage Room)
School’s out for the day and we’re releasing the super heroes! Marvel, Minecraft, books, and pop culture heroes will come together in this fun game to see who will come out VICTORIOUS! (Grades 3-6; Early Literacy Center)
Celebrate National Poetry Day in Cheyenne with a Poetry Reading by WyoPoets. Featured readers will be WyoPoets Board Members Susan Mark, Mandie Hines, Marie Marchand, and Chere Hagopian. Following the reading, all in attendance will have the opportunity to create Black Out Poetry. This is sure to be an enjoyable and meaningful evening of poetry, conversation, and refreshments. A book ...
Need some space to do some writing or share your stories? Connect with other creatives at our monthly meeting and get your writing featured in our teen blog. (Grades 7-12; Teen Lounge)
Join us at the library for a spooky hour filled with Halloween crafts, games, and refreshments. For even more fun, come to the party in your costume! (Grades K-6; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Join us for a relaxing evening as we discuss The Wonder of Lost Causes by Nick Trout, this is a heartwarming story, perfect for fans of An Unexpected Grace and A Dog’s Way Home. Bring your copy of the book and a dish to share for our potato bar potluck. For more information about the book, call the library or ...
Carine McCandless and Annette McGiveny, published authors who have experienced domestic violence, will talk about their experiences and give guidance on how to use writing as a path to healing and strength after domestic violence or other forms of trauma. Join us for an uplifting and positive evening of hope and resilience. This event is in partnership with Safehouse Services ...
Welcome to our program specifically geared towards adults with disabilities. This year we will meet consistently on the third Wednesday of the month. Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO© fun! Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Have you prepared for your well-earned retirement? Find out how you can have the retirement you dream of, and leave the legacy you envision. Choose from one of three class times; light lunch or dinner provided. Presented in partnership with Thrivent Financial and L2B. (Adults; Willow Room)
Have you prepared for your well-earned retirement? Find out how you can have the retirement you dream of, and leave the legacy you envision. Choose from one of three class times; light lunch or dinner provided. Presented in partnership with Thrivent Financial and L2B. (Adults; Willow Room)
Have you prepared for your well-earned retirement? Find out how you can have the retirement you dream of, and leave the legacy you envision. Choose from one of three class times; light lunch or dinner provided. Presented in partnership with Thrivent Financial and L2B. (Adults; Willow Room)
5:30pm- Reception and Silent Auction 7pm-Dinner and Live Auction 8:00pm- Author Joe Posnanski Joe Posnanski is an award-winning sportswriter, New York Times best-selling author, blogger, and podcaster. He has written for Sports Illustrated, The Athletic, MLB.com and NBC Sports, and has authored five sports-related books. Joe was named National Sportswriter of the Year by the Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of ...
Have old family photos that you’d like to preserve? Old news clippings? And what should you do with that antique family Bible in your closet? Join us for a class on how to keep your family history and genealogy documents safe from the ravages of time and acidic paper! We’ll talk about affordable and practical things you can do to ...
Learn the basic steps to starting a small business in Wyoming, including evaluating the feasibility of your business concept and preparing a business plan. Presented in partnership with Wyoming SBDC Network and L2B. (Adults; Willow Room)
STRAWS is a documentary that charts the history of straws and continues to present-day issues that surround our current culture’s obsession with single use conveniences. Used once and tossed, billions of non-recyclable plastic straws are used annually, winding up in landfills, littering streets, and finding their way to oceans. The Ocean Conservancy ranks straws as the number five most popular ...
Book club will meet twice during the month of October. We will review the first half of the book on October 10 and the second half on October 24. Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal. Desserts and drinks will be provided. We will be reading The Iron Trial. Book description: All his life, Call has been warned by his ...
In the film POMS (rated PG-13), a group of women form a cheerleading squad at their retirement home, showing that you’re never too old to “bring it” while tackling a few tough issues in the meantime. Enjoy free popcorn and a discussion afterward. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
The Count is throwing his annual dinner party at the “Monster Mansion” and you’re invited! But beware, the night suddenly turns spooky when celebrated author Frankie Shelley disappears. Follow the clues that could lead you to the truth of what happened and you could escape from the mansion unscathed. Finger foods and potions will be served and be sure to ...
Get ready for Halloween with another Make-It Monday! Turn a plain canvas bag into a Boo-tiful trick-or-treat bag, or brew up some spooky slime in your cauldron to take home! (Grades 3-6; Early Literacy Center)
Stop in before you head out to trick-or-treat! Get spooked with a holiday storytime, make a glow stick witch’s broom, try your luck at games, and enjoy Halloween treats. If you dare, wear your costume to be entered in our costume contest. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
