September 27–October 3 Library Hours Banned Books week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. During this week, we will be highlighting historically banned and challenged books. Try out our Blind Date with a Book activity, or see if you can figure out the banned or challenged characters just by looking at their silhouette! (Children, Teens, & Families; ...
September 27–October 2 Library Hours Do you know what the most challenged books of 2020 were? Find out at the Burns Branch Library with our week-long celebration of the books that unite us with reading freedom. Join in a reading challenge, banned books trivia and scavenger hunt, bookmark craft kit, and more. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
In Graphic Novel Club, we will meet twice during the month of September. We will review the first half of the graphic novel on September 14th and the second half on September 28th. Participants can pick up their graphic novel to check out on the 2nd floor of the library or via the library’s curbside pick-up service. Our graphic novel ...
Join Laramie County Library’s Book Discussion Group for Moloka’i by Alan Brennert. RSVP for the event above, then come to the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to check out a copy of the book. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
This event has been canceled due to weather. Join us outside the library’s west entrance at Performance Park for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! In the case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Performance Park-Laramie County ...
The cracks in the foundation lead to a body; is it the man who has been missing for five years? And is it an accident . . . or murder? Join your fellow detectives at the Burns Branch Library in solving the mystery, “The Cracks in the Wall.” You must investigate the crime scenes and carefully examine the evidence in ...
October 1–31 Library Hours We will be celebrating our teen patrons with awesome take-home activities all month long! Check with the Burns Branch Library to discover each week’s take-home activity. You can also show off your creative skills by entering our contest to redesign a book cover! Winners will receive a gift certificate to the Rodeo Diner. (Teens; Burns Branch ...
October 1–31 Library Hours Pick up an October reading challenge sheet and let the fall fun begin as you complete cool reading activities all month long. Complete the challenge and win a prize! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
October 1–31 Library Hours Welcome to our first-ever House Cup reading challenge in Beanstack! You might be in Gryffindor where dwell the brave at heart, or maybe in Hufflepuff where they are patient and loyal. Perhaps you are in Ravenclaw filled with wit and learning, or maybe you are a Slytherin with cunning determination. Recruit your housemates and sign up ...
October 1–31 Library Hours Send your favorite library photos and comments to pbab@lclsonline.org during the month of October. On Snapshot Day, October 26th, we’ll submit them to the Wyoming State Library to be shared statewide! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
October 1–31 Library Hours Throughout the month, stop by the Pine Bluffs Branch Library for a Star Wars craft featuring Ewoks, R2D2, Baby Yoda, and more! Make it you will, have fun you shall! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs 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 ...
October 4–31 Library Hours Each week during the month of October, we will have a take-home project bag. Beginning October 4th, while supplies last, through the week of October 25th, we will have a new project for school-aged patrons to take home and work on. K–2, 3–6, and 7–12 bags will be available for pick up at the 2nd floor ...
Get crafty on Mondays! Take home a craft kit and make a popsicle stick scarecrow magnet to get you into the fall spirit! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
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 above to receive an email with the Zoom link. Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor to pick up a weekly craft packet to go along with the ...
Join us at the Main Street Park gazebo for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! In the event of inclement weather, there will be storytime craft packets with a suggested book list available on the go. (Pre-K; Main Street Park-Burns, WY) Fun for Kids Themes: October 5: Forest Friends October ...
On Wednesday mornings, we invite you to come play with us! Each week we will feature a different playscape in the Early Literacy Center, along with suggestions of how to engage your child in guided play. (Ages 18 months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center) October 6: Block Party October 20: Parachute Play October 27: Dress Up and Pretend
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. RSVP for the ...
October 4–9 Library Hours Come to the Burns Branch Library on Thursday, October 7 at 7:30pm to take a look at the night skies with Leo the Orion SkyQuest XT10 Classic Dobsonian Telescope! Together we will see what we can find. Throughout the week you can embark on a women-in-space-themed outdoor scavenger hunt and grab a take-home craft kit to ...
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 above to receive an email with the Zoom link. Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor to pick up a weekly craft packet to go along with the ...
Come to the library for an exciting night of fall fun and make your very own gnome buddy to grace your home! RSVP for the event above. (Adults; Willow Room)
Zoom in with Laura Sutton from Rhythm & You for a fun time with books, music, and movement. And, if you didn’t already get one, we have brought back our free rhythm kits! Come to the 2nd floor of the library or request one utilizing the library’s curbside pick-up service to participate in all the fun! RSVP for this event ...
School’s out and so are our LEGO® bricks! Use them to show off your building talents. Come to the 2nd floor tables and participate in the challenge build of the hour or spin the wheel for an individual challenge. It will be more fun than a bin full of LEGO® bricks! (Children, Teens, & Families; 2nd Floor)
Teens are invited to stop by the Pine Bluffs Branch Library during Teentober Week to pick up supplies for dried leaf candle lanterns. We’ll provide dried leaves of all shapes and sizes and flameless candles to make an easy, yet striking, candle lantern centerpiece. (Teens; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Join us on Zoom to experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. RSVP above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom)
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. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Join us on Zoom for a fun evening of family games! We will be playing Pictionary™ and other fun drawing games. All you need is a pencil, paper and your own creative genius. RSVP above to receive the Zoom link. (Children & Families; Live via Zoom)
Join Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s Maestro William Intrilligator, guest conductor Avlana Eisenberg, and guest composers Gwyneth Walker and Anne Guzzo for an informal and entertaining discussion, including musical insights about the concert on October 16. Patrons may attend in person in the Cottonwood Room, via Zoom, or view the livestream on the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s Facebook page. RSVP for the event ...
Ghastly ghosts, creepy creatures, and monstrous monsters! Test your knowledge of horror movies and books with an hour of spooky trivia at the Burns Branch Library. Prizes for the top three winners. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
The book club will meet at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library to discuss this The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Branch Library)
Meet your favorite local authors or find a new one! Authors from around the region will gather in the library to sell and sign books. To reserve a space, authors must register at https://lclsonline.org/local-author-celebration/ by Friday, October 15. (All Ages; 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. ...
Visit the Pine Bluffs Branch Library throughout the week to check out some out-of-this-world items from our space exploration displays. While you’re here, pick up a kit to take home and make your own UFO! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Join us for an evening discussion of Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. This is the phenomenal true story of NASA’s black female mathematicians who were at the leading edge of the feminist and civil rights movement, and whose calculations helped fuel some of America’s greatest achievements in space. Please bring a dish to share for the potluck supper. For ...
Learn the basics of starting a business in Wyoming! We’ll cover business models and plans, legal structure and regulations for business, the reality of start-up financing, and more. Presented in partnership with the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). RSVP for the event above. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
October 20–December 1 Library Hours Enjoy painting, photography, sculpture and more by artists age 50+ at the 22nd Annual ArtFest! Art will be for sale, so if you see a piece you like, call 307-635-2435 to arrange a purchase. Presented by Laramie County Senior Services. (All Ages; 1st Floor)
Pick up a monster-making kit to have some silly, spooky fun at home! (Age 18 months–5 years; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Pick up a monster-making kit and stick around for some silly spooky stories in the mural courtyard, weather permitting. (Age 18 months–5 years; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
We’re brewing up something spooky with our virtual family Bingo night! RSVP above to participate in our special Bingo event. Pick up your markers and sheets from the 2nd floor Ask Here desk or via curbside pick-up beginning Monday, October 18. Prizes will be awarded to Bingo winners, but everyone will get a special spooky activity bag for participating. (All ...
October 25–November 1 All Hours It’s the season to break out those amazing literary costumes! Love to dress up like Llama Llama? Kinda feeling like Katniss? Or maybe a delightful Dobby? We are celebrating literary costumes with a virtual contest! Step 1: dress like your favorite literary character, thing, or idea. Step 2: take a picture. Step 3: visit https://lclsonline.org/costume-contest, ...
Participants and spectators who are interested in the One World Prairie Guitar Contest are welcomed for a night of discussion and valuable insight on how to win the annual contest, which will be held January 22, 2022. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Join us for a haunting mystery as we read The Burqa Cave by local author Dean Petersen. Dean will be joining the discussion to chat about his writing process and answer any lingering questions about the book. Refreshments will be provided. Come to the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to check out a copy of the book. (Adults; Sunflower 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. ...
The Prairie Garden Club presents Barb Gorges and her new book, Cheyenne Garden Gossip: Locals Share Secrets for High Plains Gardening Success. Join us to hear from Barb and pick up a copy of your very own. Barb will be signing copies of her book. In partnership with Laramie County Library. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Little America Hotel & Resort 5:30 p.m.—Reception and Silent Auction 6:30 p.m.—Dinner, Live Auction and Dessert Dash 8:00 p.m.—Jill Conner Browne, THE Sweet Potato Queen™ Multiple #1 New York Times® Bestselling Author, Jill Conner Browne, THE Sweet Potato Queen™, has created a global phenomenon—over 6,400 chapter groups in 37 countries—based upon her philosophy and world-view as recounted through her rollicking, ...
Start your Halloween off right with pumpkins, treats, games, pumpkins, crafts, and . . . more pumpkins! Try your luck with the great pumpkin punch game, take a popsicle stick pumpkin craft for at-home fun, and gobble up some yummy pumpkin treats to go! Wear your costume when you visit the library, you might win a prize; and because we ...
Come by the Pine Bluffs branch Library from some early Halloween fun! We’ll have an apparition station, ghost stories to-go, haunted I Spy, and treats (of course)! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
