Our August read will be The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. A moving tale of love amidst brutality and despair, this novel is based on true events but has stirred controversy and incited questions about how strongly rooted in history a book must be before it can be considered historical fiction. Visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk 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 below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
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: September 1: I Love Books September 8: Storyteller Favorites September 15: ABCs and 123s September 22: Farm Stories September 29: Pigs-a-Plenty
Do you have a preschooler that will be going to kindergarten? Come join us! We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and more to help get your child ready to jump into school! This event is meant for preschoolers who will be going into kindergarten in the fall of 2023. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
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)
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)
Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks; we’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: September 2: Addams Family 2 (rated PG) September 9: The Jungle Book (rated PG) September 16: Family Camp (rated PG) September 23: Riki Rhino (rated NR) September 30: ...
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: September 2: Sleeping Beauty (rated PG) September 9: Family Camp (rated PG) September 16: Riki Rhino (rated NR) September 23: Turbo (rated PG) ...
We’re crashing and smashing at the library! Come get your game on at Gamers Unite. Reserve your spot below. (Teens; Sage Room) Click Here to RSVP
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. ...
Get crafty at the library! Use your creativity with book-tastic crafts to help celebrate Banned Books Week. We will be up-cycling old books and using them in fun new ways. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
September 6–10 Library Hours Drop in every day this week to test your skills with some minute-to-win-it games. Complete the challenge in 60 seconds and you will win a small prize! (Grades 1–12; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! This month’s theme is Storyteller Favorites. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
Never know what to do with your hands? Not anymore! Come spend some time making unique crafts! Snacks will be provided. (Teens; Sage Room)
In collaboration with the Hispanic Heritage Celebration, we will be presenting a special Spanish Storytime. Come enjoy special stories, songs, snacks, and a craft all in Spanish! En colaboración con La Celebración de la Herencia Hispana, presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - ¡todo en español! (Children & Families/Niños y familias ...
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will be available throughout the day to educate taxpayers on filing accurate tax returns, provide refund timing information, and inform taxpayers about self-help tools and resources for checking on refund statuses. TAS can also assist individuals and small businesses with tax issues they have not been able to resolve with the IRS. Take advantage of ...
This event has been canceled. Please return to the online events calendar to review other programs and activities. Are you new to proposal writing? Or do you want a quick refresher? This class will provide you with an introductory overview of the nonprofit proposal writing process. Explore some tips and best practices on how to organize, write, and submit a ...
Come enjoy a car show at the library! Members of the Capital City Car and Bike Club will be showing off their vehicles in the parking lot before their big event at the Hispanic Festival on September 10th. (Adults; Library Parking Lot)
Book club will meet twice during the month of September. 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 Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. Participants in grades 4–6 can pick up their book from the 2nd floor Ask ...
Come and join fellow members of the LBGTQ+ and Allies community. We will meet to chat about LGBTQ+ related issues, work on fun crafts, and enjoy some snacks in a safe environment. This group seeks to offer understanding, support, and acceptance. All are welcome! (Teens; Sage Room)
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 Buzzing Bees! (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central Ave.)
Sing, sway, laugh, and play with skilled educator Laura Sutton. (Ages 2–5; Early Literacy Center)
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, we’re making light-up coral reefs! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
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
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: September 12: Block Party September 19: Big Art September 26: Parachute Play
September 12–October 12 Library Hours Leah Hardy, Metalsmithing Professor at the University of Wyoming, tells intricate sculptural stories using metaphor and a vast array of materials. Enjoy this fascinating exhibit displayed on the 1st floor in the entrance gallery and elevator display cases. (All Ages; 1st Floor)
Get crafty at the library every Monday! Make and take home a “fox on a leaf” that’s perfect for the fall season. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
September 12–17 Library Hours Drop in every day this week to test your skills with some minute-to-win-it games. Complete the challenge in 60 seconds and you will win a small prize! (Grades 1–12; Burns Branch Library)
Come laugh and learn at Improv for Teens! Create scenes through improvisational games, work cooperatively with others, and build real life skills. Experience new ways to think on your feet and unlock your creative potential in a supportive collaborative environment! (Teens; Cottonwood Room)
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 ...
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Animal Friends. (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 event specifically geared towards adults with disabilities! This month, join us for a Library for All Movie Day! Enjoy some pizza and popcorn with your friends while we all watch a movie together. Bring your own drinks and please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
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)
It’s back! Join us to watch Something’s Gotta Give (2003, rated PG-13), a romantic comedy about an aging womanizer who finds himself falling for the mother of his young girlfriend during a trip to the Hamptons. Starring Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton. Enjoy free popcorn and a discussion afterward. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
We’re crashing and smashing at the library! Come get your game on at Gamers Unite. Reserve your spot below. (Teens; Sage Room) Click Here to RSVP
Join us for an exciting discussion of Anxious People by Fredrik Backman as we enjoy coffee and treats. For more information about the book, please call the library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Ever wanted to go to a drive-in movie? Now you can! Design your own car to sit in while you enjoy the movie Encanto! Refreshments will be provided. (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP
You’re invited to a party! A book party! Join us for a celebration of reading with young readers that’s a little bit early literacy class, and a little bit more! We will read and talk about books, sing, play, and learn. (Grades Pre-K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Internationally-renowned guitarist Pierre Bensusan will offer a workshop for adult and teen guitar players at any level. While he plays and composes in DADGAD tuning, the workshop will be open to all guitarists, whatever tuning they use. Pierre will bring together technique, performance, and pleasure. Presented in partnership with Cheyenne Guitar Society. (Adults & Teens; Cottonwood Room)
French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and composer Pierre Bensusan has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. His manner of playing defies classification, crossing world, classical, jazz, traditional, folk, pop, and more. Bensusan is the winner of the Independent Music Award for his triple live album Encore and the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival for his ...
Join us for a relaxing evening as we discuss The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline. Bring your copy of the book and a dish to share for our potluck. For more information about the book, call the library at 307-547-2249 or visit with staff. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Let’s go fly a kite! Come in and make a simple garbage bag kite that you can use for flying at the 6th annual End of the Trail Kite Festival on September 24th hosted by the Pine Bluffs Rec Department. Make it unique with the colorful supplies we’ll be providing. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Book club will meet twice during the month of September. 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 Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. Participants in grades 4–6 can pick up their book from the 2nd floor Ask ...
Come join us for our second annual Harvest Festival! There will be fall-inspired games, crafts, and treats for the whole family to enjoy! (Children & Families; 1st and 2nd Floor) Chillville (Sensory Sensitivity Space) Chillville is just the place for those with sensory sensitivities. Harvest Festival attendees who are overstimulated or overwhelmed can bring their families into Chillville (located ...
September 26–October 1 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! Fill out the “rate your date” card and be entered into a drawing for a Barnes & Noble gift card. (Teens & Adults; ...
September 27–October 1 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! Fill out the “rate your date” card and be entered into a drawing for a Barnes & Noble gift card. (Teens & Adults; ...
Did you know that Cheyenne was home to one of America’s most important research centers for trees and plants? Hear about this and more cool facts as local author and Children’s Village Horticulturist, Jessica Friis, discusses her book High Plains Arboretum, written in collaboration with Friends of the Cheyenne Botanical Garden. Copies of High Plains Arboretum will be available to ...
Transition from summer to fall and join us for a September book group discussion of Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson. This novel’s story unfolds through a series of letters written between two strangers who’ve bonded over their mutual obsession with the life and death of Tollund Man, one of Denmark’s famous bog bodies. Visit the library’s 3rd ...
