Tales Together Crafts
May 2–29 Library Hours Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor to pick up a weekly craft packet to go along with the week’s early literacy classes. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; 2nd Floor)
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Guided Play
Guided Play
On Monday 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) Guided Play Themes: May 2: Dress Up and Pretend May 9: Parachute Party May 16: Block Party ...
Make It Mondays
Make It Mondays
Get crafty at the library every Monday! Make and take home a spring themed craft. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Sit, Stay, READ! Read to a Therapy Dog
Sit, Stay, READ! Read to a Therapy Dog
Everyone loves to hear a story, even our four-pawed friends! Come in to the library and practice reading aloud to one of our community’s therapy dogs. We know you’ll have a furry good time! This event is presented in partnership with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. (Grades K–6; Early Literacy Center)
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Craftastic Tuesdays
Craftastic Tuesdays
Get crafty on Tuesdays! Make and take home a fluttery butterfly to give as a Mother’s Day gift. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Children’s Book Week
Children’s Book Week
May 3–7 Library Hours Celebrate Children’s Book Week with the fun activities you will find at the library. You might even get caught reading and receive a small award! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Tales Together
Tales Together
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Fun for Kids!
Fun for Kids!
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library) Themes by week: May 3: I Love Books! May 10: A Visit to the Doctor May 17: No storytime May 24: Oceans May 31: Storyteller Favorites
Tales Together
Tales Together
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Teen Crafts
Teen Crafts
Never know what to do with your hands? Not anymore! Come spend some time making unique crafts. Snacks will be provided. (Teens; Sage Room)
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May the Fourth Be With You (Pine Bluffs)
May the Fourth Be With You (Pine Bluffs)
Show your love for all things Star Wars by creating an awesome “may the fourth be with you” light up card. If Vader’s Imperial March is more your style, you can create a “welcome to the dark side” light up card. (Grades 4–12 & Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
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May the Fourth DIY Lightsaber Workshop (RSVP Required)
May the Fourth DIY Lightsaber Workshop (RSVP Required)
Is the force strong with you? Come and prove it by making your own lightsaber as part of our May the 4th celebration. We will provide all the materials you need to create your very own special Jedi blade. Attendance is limited, so sign up below. (Tweens & Teens; 2nd Floor) Click Here to RSVP
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May the Fourth Celebrations
May the Fourth Celebrations
There’s a disturbance in the Force and the source of the disturbance is FUN! Come and celebrate May 4th with special guest characters from the 501st Legion Mountain Garrison. We’ll have fun activities and refreshments with a Star Wars theme. Join us for trivia starting at 7pm. (Children, Teens & Families; 2nd Floor)
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Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)
Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)
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 below 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 ...
Fun for Kids!
Fun for Kids!
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-k & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: May 5: I Love Books May 12: A Visit to the Doctor May 19: Oceans May 26: Storyteller Favorites
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May the Fourth be With You (Burns)
May the Fourth be With You (Burns)
Show your love for all things Star Wars by creating an awesome “may the fourth be with you” light up card. If Vader’s Imperial March is more your style, you can create a “welcome to the dark side” light up card. (Grades 4–12 & Adults; Burns Branch Library)
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Book Babies
Book Babies
Join us for a short early literacy class 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)
Movies at the Library
Movies at the Library
Join us at the Burns Branch Library for a family-friendly movie and some popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: May 6: Encanto (rated PG) May 13: Trolls (rated PG) May 20: The Mitchells vs. The Machines (rated PG) May 27: Clifford the Big Red Dog (Rated PG)
Friday Matinee
Friday Matinee
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: May 6: The Addams Family 2 (rated PG) May 13: Encanto (rated PG) May 20: Tangled (rated PG) May 27: Dinosaur (rated PG)
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Gamers Unite: Super Smash Bros (RSVP Required)
Gamers Unite: Super Smash Bros (RSVP Required)
We’re crashing and smashing at the library! Come get your game on at Gamers Unite. RSVP for the event below. (Teens; Sage Room) Click Here to RSVP
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Storytime at Wyoming State Museum’s Family Day
Storytime at Wyoming State Museum’s Family Day
We’re taking storytime to the museum! Head on over to the Wyoming State Museum for their Family Day to participate in one of our early literacy storytimes and other fun activities. Visit the Wyoming State Museum’s website at wyomuseum.wyo.gov to register for the event. This month’s Family Day theme is May Flowers! (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central Ave.)
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Saturday Matinee and Lunch
Saturday Matinee and Lunch
Enjoy a matinee showing of American Underdog (rated PG). This movie is the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback despite years of challenges and setbacks. Please bring a sack lunch or favorite snack. Popcorn and drinks are provided. ...
Virtual SaturD&D (RSVP Required)
Virtual SaturD&D (RSVP Required)
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. ...
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Teen Advisory Board (RSVP Required)
Teen Advisory Board (RSVP Required)
Want to have a say in teen events and services at the library? Come and join us for our ongoing Teen Advisory Board. We will discuss what we like about the library and brainstorm new ideas for additional events and services. Please RSVP for this event below to reserve your spot. (Teens; Sage Room) Click Here to RSVP
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Famous Illustrators
Famous Illustrators
Ever wonder how illustrators make the beautiful pictures you see in books? Join us for a peek into how some of your favorite book illustrators make their art! This month, we will focus on the Pumphrey brothers. Wear play clothes as it could get messy! (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
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Start Your Own Business (RSVP Required)
Start Your Own Business (RSVP Required)
Learn the fundamentals of starting a business in Wyoming! We’ll cover business models and plans, the feasibility of business ideas, legal structure and regulations, and the reality of start-up financing. Presented in partnership with the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). RSVP for this event below. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to ...
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Drip Irrigation Class
Drip Irrigation Class
Master Gardener, Catherine Wissner, will instruct participants on the design and assembly of drip irrigation systems for home gardening. Get your hands on a variety of irrigation implements at this event to inspire ideas for your own drip system configurations! This event is presented by the Laramie County Master Gardeners and the Seed Library of Laramie County. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
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Yoga Together
Yoga Together
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Bugs. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
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Brown Bag Book Club (RSVP Required)
Brown Bag Book Club (RSVP Required)
Book Club will meet twice during the month of May. We will chat about the book, do some crazy activities, and enjoy a delicious treat! Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal and drinks will be provided. We will be reading Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. Participants in grades 4–6 can pick up their book from the second floor Ask ...
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Virtual Jeopardy!®
Virtual Jeopardy!®
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a trivia champ? Join us for Jeopardy!® Battle for prizes and bragging rights! RSVP below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
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Kindermusik®
Kindermusik®
Sing, sway, laugh, and play with skilled educator Laura Sutton. (Ages 2–5; Early Literacy Center)
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Second Saturday STEAM (RSVP Required)
Second Saturday STEAM (RSVP Required)
Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month as we explore a variety of STEAM topics (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) with crafts, games, experiments, and more! This month, you don’t have to buy expensive musical instruments to start a band; you can make your own! Use basic craft supplies and household items to create fun musical instruments. RSVP ...
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Dinner and a Book Club
Dinner and a Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion and a delicious potluck dinner. This month’s selection is Maiden Flight by Harry Haskell. Maiden Flight is the true-life story of the Wright sister who in 1926 left her world-famous and intensely possessive older brother to marry newspaper editor Harry Haskell, the man she loved, and suffered the unhappy consequences. An international celebrity in ...
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Library for All (RSVP Required)
Library for All (RSVP Required)
Welcome to our event specifically geared towards adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun! For our May event, we will be planting an herb from the Seed Library of Laramie County to take home. Please bring your staff with you. RSVP for this event below. (Adults; Cottonwood Room) Click Here to RSVP
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Family Board Game Night (RSVP Required)
Family Board Game Night (RSVP Required)
Bring the whole family to enjoy an evening of board game fun featuring a variety of new games and classic favorites. Sign your family up by clicking below! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP
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Storytime at the Paul Smith Children’s Village
Storytime at the Paul Smith Children’s Village
We’re taking storytime to the garden! Head on over to the Paul Smith Children’s Village to participate in one of our early literacy storytimes. (Ages 18 months–5 years; Paul Smith Children’s Village–616 S Lions Park Dr.)
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Gamers Unite: Mario Party Superstars (RSVP Required)
Gamers Unite: Mario Party Superstars (RSVP Required)
Are you the life of the party? What about the life of the Mario Party? Come and find out at Gamers Unite. RSVP for the event below. (Teens; Sage Room) Click Here to RSVP
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Make a Splash with the Paul Smith Children’s Village
Make a Splash with the Paul Smith Children’s Village
Come join us for a special event with our guests from the Paul Smith Children’s Village! This month we will be having fun with water in preparation for our Summer Reading Challenge. Water you waiting for?! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
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CANCELED: Bike to the Library Day
CANCELED: Bike to the Library Day
Due to the predicted winter weather conditions on Friday, May 20, this event has been canceled. Celebrate National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day by riding to the library on your way home! Bike by the library for Bike Show ‘n Tell, to come talk shop, or just to grab a cool beverage as you cruise through. Ride safe, ...
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Saturday Morning Book Club
Saturday Morning Book Club
Join in for an exciting discussion of The Help by Kathryn Stockett as we enjoy coffee and treats. For more information about the book, please call the Pine Bluffs Library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
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Try Something New: Needle Felted Animals
Try Something New: Needle Felted Animals
Needle felting is an art form in which wool fibers are turned into 3D objects using a simple needle technique. We will be making adorable animals to take home. No experience needed–anyone can do it! (Teens & Adults; Burns Branch Library)
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Minute to Win It
Minute to Win It
May 23–28 Library Hours Minute to Win It games are fun and fast games that you can complete in a minute or less! Compete against your friends and family or see how fast you can win the games by yourself. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
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K-2 STEAM: Paper Airplanes
K-2 STEAM: Paper Airplanes
Let’s explore the science of flight with a paper airplane competition. Build and tweak airplane models to see which can go the farthest and which can fly the longest! (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
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Introduction to Finding Nonprofit Grants (RSVP Required)
Introduction to Finding Nonprofit Grants (RSVP Required)
Looking for grants for your nonprofit? This can be made more difficult by the fact that 90% of U.S. foundations do not have websites! Come learn how to use Foundation Directory Online (FDO) to find funders. With over 140,000 grantmaker profiles, FDO is the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers. Presented in partnership with Candid. Please note, this class ...
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Brown Bag Book Club (Pine Bluffs)
Brown Bag Book Club (Pine Bluffs)
Looking for a great book to read, fun with friends, and a way to meet your Summer Reading Challenge goal? Then Brown Bag Book Club is for you! We will be reading Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell. Participants should bring a “brown bag” sack lunch and meet at the Pine Bluffs Main Street Park. Dessert and drinks are provided. Please sign ...
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Scandinavian Genealogy: Finding Your Nordic Immigrant Ancestors
Scandinavian Genealogy: Finding Your Nordic Immigrant Ancestors
This workshop will help you start your search for your Nordic ancestors who immigrated to the United States. We will focus on your ancestors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, but will also touch on Finland, Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. We will show research strategies using genealogy databases, DNA matches, and print resources. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
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Book Discussion Group
Book Discussion Group
May’s Book Discussion Group read will be Jodi Picoult’s A Spark of Light, which recounts the tense standoff between hostages and the hostage taker in a women’s health clinic. The novel probes difficult questions such as balancing the rights of pregnant women and the unborn along with what it means to be a good parent. Come to the 3rd floor ...
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Summer Reading Challenge 2022
June 1–August 15 Read for prizes in our annual Summer Reading Challenge! With ticket drawings, level prizes, completion prizes, and activities throughout the summer, there is no better time to dive in to our ocean-themed challenge. Visit LaramieCountyLibrary.org/SRC2022 to begin this year’s Summer Reading voyage. Register for a Beanstack account or sign in with your existing account to start tracking ...