Read for prizes in our annual Summer Reading Challenge! With ticket drawings, completion prizes, and events throughout the summer, it is sure to be a doggone good time! Visit LaramieCountyLibrary.org/summer-reading-challenge-2021 to begin this year’s Summer Reading adventure by registering for a Beanstack account or signing in with your existing account. Track your reading progress in Beanstack until you reach the ...
June 1–30 Library Hours Can you find Harry the Dirty Dog, Pete the Cat, or Clifford? What about the Cat in the Hat or Bad Kitty? Visit the Pine Bluffs Branch Library’s I Spy display and try your hand at spying some of our favorite famous literary pets. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Connect with us on Discord to watch popular anime episodes and discuss them in the chat. Our Café community is growing and so are the activities. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem! Laramie County Library is now offering Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat, and play online. To participate, you will need a phone, tablet, or computer ...
June 1–September 7 Library Hours Enjoy the creativity of hundreds of 3rd and 4th grade students from throughout Laramie County in the annual bookmark contest! Pick up a bookmark of the winning designs at any library location. (All Ages; All Branches)
Start off your summer with a little skip in your step as we feature our first event with Pint Sized Polka! Stop by the 2nd floor to pick up an interactive craft starting June 7, then visit https://lclsonline.org/virtual-pint-sized-polka/ any time throughout the week to watch and have fun with Mike Schneider and his amazing accordion! These videos will only be ...
Mondays: June 7, 14, 21, 28 10–10:30am *can be watched at any time throughout the summer Experience special pre-recorded sessions of Tales Together that explore different places throughout Laramie County! A new session teaching skills that incorporate books, songs, rhymes, movement and more will be posted each Monday morning. These special pre-recorded classes will only be available to watch through ...
Get crafty on Mondays! Visit the Burns Branch Library to pick up a craft packet to take home and create an animal soda pop planter, seeds included! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
You have stumbled upon a house in the woods, but something is amiss. Virtually explore our reimagined classic fairy tale through this crime scene investigation and try to solve clues at this whodunit mystery Zoom event. Want a head start finding out what really happened to Granny? Stop by the Pine Bluffs or Burns Branch library to pick up a ...
Join us for a live virtual Tales Together via Zoom! During this interactive Early Literacy Class we will practice new skills, incorporate books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! RSVP for this class above and receive an email with a Zoom link for the live event. Each week, we will offer three chances to participate in an Early Literacy Class! A ...
Love books? Love art? Then join us for a fun workshop making book art! All summer long, we will be exploring all the fun ways to make beautiful art from books! Stop in starting on June 7 for a supply kit for the month-long club. Can’t make it to all the meetings? That’s ok! Join any time. RSVP for this ...
Learn how to begin researching your German ancestors. We will cover records and resources in the United States and Europe which will help you learn more about your family origins. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Been itching for some Minecraft, Jackbox, or Twitch Plays: Pokémon? Join our Next Level community and help decide what we play together next. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem! Laramie County Library is now offering Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat, and play online. To participate, you will need a phone, tablet, or computer with internet connection ...
Calling all adventurers! Join us outdoors this summer for our club in Performance Park just outside the west entrance of the library! Every week we will be reading and choosing our own adventure together! No need to read the book ahead of time. We will also make crafts, chat about what books we are reading, and do other fun things! ...
Brown Bag Book Club will meet twice during the month of June in the Performance Park just outside the west entrance of the library. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged. We will review the first half of the book on the 10th and the second half of the book on the 24th. Participants can bring their “sack lunch” and ...
Have you ever wondered what happens at the library when it’s closed? We will share our secret world with your stuffed animal friends at our Stuffed Animal Sleepover! When you bring your friend to stay the night, you will need to sign a permission slip. You can listen to a virtual bedtime story and say goodnight to your friend at ...
Join us for a very special Tales Together in the park! This summer, we will be meeting in-person for this interactive Early Literacy Class where we will practice new skills, incorporate books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! This month we will be at Lions Park across from the Cheyenne Municipal Pool and next to the replica of the Statue of ...
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a trivia champ? Join us for Jeopardy!® Battle for prizes and bragging rights! RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
June 10–August 10 Library Hours University of Wyoming art professor and artist Mark Ritchie curated this annual invitational exhibit featuring renowned artists from Wyoming, across the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, France, and the United Kingdom. Pieces include traditional codex forms, sculptural forms incorporating bookmaking techniques, narrative on film strips, and more. (All Ages; All Floors)
Join Laura Sutton from Rhythm & You for a fun time with books, music, and movement. Come to the 2nd floor of the library to pick up your free rhythm kit, or request one utilizing the library’s curbside pick-up service to participate in all the fun! RSVP for this event above to receive the Zoom link via email. (Ages 2–5; ...
Join us in celebrating the return of Burns Day with a book exchange, games, scavenger hunt, prize drawing, cookies, and lemonade–all outdoors! You might even find a great spot to sit and read. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
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 is now offering 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 ...
New Videos Mondays: June 14, 21, 28 Come learn simple tricks and illusions with Your Magic Library. Each week, we will have entertaining step-by-step instructions on magic and stage performance, which helps to develop physical and social skills in learners of all ages. Materials for each video will be available on the 2nd floor or using the library’s curbside pick-up ...
June 15–June 19 Library Hours Celebrate Global Wind Day all week at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library and pick up a craft kit that highlights Wyoming’s favorite and most abundant natural resource: the wind! (Ages 6 and Up; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
In our June Summer Reading Book Club, we will be discussing The Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. We will also be checking in on our book scavenger statistics and summer reading goals and handing out next month’s imPAWsible title, Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. RSVP for this event above to receive the Zoom link via email. (Ages 8–12; ...
Go virtual with us! The book this month is The Orphan Collector by Ellen Marie Wiseman. For more information, please call 307-547-2249 or visit with Burns Branch Library staff. RSVP for this event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Love books? Love art? Then join us for a fun workshop making book art! All summer long, we will be exploring all the fun ways to make beautiful art from books! Stop in starting on June 7 for a supply kit for the month-long club. Can’t make it to all the meetings? That’s ok! Join any time. RSVP for this ...
Calling all adventurers! Join us outdoors this summer for our club in Performance Park just outside the west entrance of the library! Every week we will be reading and choosing our own adventure together! No need to read the book ahead of time. We will also make crafts, chat about what books we are reading, and do other fun things! ...
June 17–June 18 Library Hours Bring your animals to the Pine Bluffs Branch Library for a sleepover celebration. Official stuffed animal sleepover permission slips are available at the front desk where you can check out books and check in your animal. While you’re here, your stuffed animal will be provided with a nametag, storytime, and games. We will keep you ...
Enjoy the company of fellow adults while learning to paint! Pick up your reserved painting kit at the 3rd floor Ask Here desk or via the library’s curbside pick-up service and chill your favorite beverage for a creative evening of laid-back fun. We’ll learn to paint a fun design together and sip the night away! Beginner and experienced painters welcome. ...
Get your family together and come help us “Chalk the Block!” Think of what you might like to draw in your 4ft x 4ft spot and we will provide the chalk (and the snacks, of course). Don’t worry if you can’t come right at 10am or if you need to leave before noon, you can still RSVP above and join ...
Join us in the mural courtyard behind the Pine Bluffs Branch Library for our monthly book discussion, or drop off your book review for our book club display featuring Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. RSVP for this event above. Please note: if there is inclement weather, the book discussion will take place on Zoom. (Adults; Mural Courtyard-Pine Bluffs Branch ...
Ready for adventure? Join in our book club meeting! This month, we will be reading from Secret of the Ninja by Jay Leibold. You won’t need your own copy since we will be reading and choosing our adventure together! Drop in at the Burns or Pine Bluffs branch to pick up your interactive club activity bag before we meet virtually. ...
Join Oliver as he explores the fantastic world of new animals. This is a five week series from June 21st through the month of July. Stop by the 2nd floor or use the library’s curbside pick-up service to pick up a fun, interactive puppet activity each week. Visit https://lclsonline.org/virtual-olivers-animal-adventures/ any time throughout the week to watch these fun videos! (Grades ...
On average, 93 million selfies are taken per day–why not take one at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library? We are celebrating National Selfie Day with books and book selfie stations! Pose with Harry Potter (capes and wands provided) or post a pic on our Tome Throne. Summer Reading scavenger hunters: don’t forget to send your scavenging selfies to the library ...
Love books? Love art? Then check out these fun workshops on making book art! All summer long, we will be exploring all the fun ways to make beautiful art from books! Visit https://lclsonline.org/virtual-book-art-club throughout the summer to view the tutorials and follow along! Need materials? Email yosevents@lclsonline.org to make arrangements. (Grades K–6; Laramie County Library System Website)
Calling all adventurers! Join us outdoors this summer for our club in Performance Park just outside the west entrance of the library! Every week we will be reading and choosing our own adventure together! No need to read the book ahead of time. We will also make crafts, chat about what books we are reading, and do other fun things! ...
Want to express yourself? Join our art club just for teens! Pick up your art supplies kit at the Burns or Pine Bluffs Branch Library and then meet with us virtually as we show you how to create melted crayon art worthy of display on your wall. RSVP for this event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. ...
Learn more about the Wyoming Taxpayer Advocate Service office and the free services they offer. This presentation will highlight their role and what they are doing to improve public engagement with the IRS. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Brown Bag Book Club will meet twice during the month of June in the Performance Park just outside the west entrance of the library. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged. We will review the first half of the book on the 10th and the second half of the book on the 24th. Participants can bring their “sack lunch” and ...
We’re doing Yoga Together in the park! This summer, we will be meeting once a month in-person for this interactive Early Literacy Class where we will practice stretching, movement, and mindfulness through books, songs, interactive play, and more! This month we will be at Lions Park across from the Cheyenne Municipal Pool and next to the replica of the Statue ...
It’s time to explore the imPAWsible animals of our world! Join our companion club to Oliver’s Animal Adventures as we learn more about the amazing animal featured each week! This session, learn all about the Lynx and what makes this cat so special! RSVP for this event above to receive the Zoom link via email. (Grades Pre-K–2; Live via Zoom)
Join fellow readers, library lovers, and book worms at The Office Bar and Grill for Laramie County Library Foundation’s afternoon event celebrating some of Wyoming’s incredible authors! Enjoy appetizers, desserts, and summer drinks while listening to four Wyoming authors discuss their writing and publishing process, sharing how their amazing works make it from pen to print. Bring your favorite books ...
Get the jump on Summer Reading by participating in June’s Virtual Book Discussion Group! This month’s read is Atonement by Ian McEwan. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link and come to the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to sign out a copy of the book. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Calling all adventurers! Join us outdoors this summer for our club in Performance Park just outside the west entrance of the library! Every week we will be reading and choosing our own adventure together! No need to read the book ahead of time. We will also make crafts, chat about what books we are reading, and do other fun things! ...
