November 1–22 Burns Branch Library Hours Please join us in helping our local community by donating canned food and non-perishable food items for the month of November to benefit the Shepard’s Closet. The food items will help support local families in need during the holiday season. We will be collecting the food items at the Burns branch Library November 1st ...
November 1–30 Come in during the month of November to pick up your Thanksgiving Book Bingo. Complete as many tasks as you can on your BINGO board, and try to score a BINGO! Complete the challenge and you will win a small prize! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a “thankful” pinecone turkey and use your imagination to disguise a paper turkey before the Thanksgiving feast arrives! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
November 1–30 Library Hours Come into the Pine Bluffs Branch Library each week for your chance to read and vote on the best picture books you may have missed in the last year. Keep an eye on the challenge bracket to see how your favorite books are doing. You can also pick up an individual challenge bracket to do your ...
November 1–30 Library Hours Join us all month long in our annual Battle of the Books. Vote for your favorites across three brackets: picture books, youth books, and teen books. May the best books win! (Children & Families; 2nd Floor)
November 1–30 Library Hours Whether you are starting a business, helping a nonprofit, finding a new job, or exploring money management resources, Library 2 Business can connect you with community experts and reliable resources. Go to lclsonline.org/services/l2b/ or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk and sign up for a free, personalized consultation with the Business Services Coordinator. (Adults; 3rd ...
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)
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)
Kick off Writing Month in style! Drop in wearing your comfiest clothes to meet fellow writers, face off in a word war at 7pm, and get your novel off to a great start! Refreshments will be provided and outside food and drink are allowed. (Teens & Adults; Sunflower Room)
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: November 3: Wiggle and Giggle November 10: Barrel Full of Monkeys November 17: Thanksgiving Stories
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: November 4: Missing Link (rated PG) November 18: Turkey Hollow (rated NR)
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: November 4: Minions: The Rise of Gru (rated PG) November 18: Turning Red (rated PG)
Join us for the return of our fourth annual Young Writers Workshop featuring Jennifer Chambliss Bertman, author of the Book Scavenger series, and her newest book Sisterhood of Sleuths. Learn about the craft of writing, discover tips and tricks for nonfiction writing, and get started on your latest writing idea! Enjoy breakout sessions, lunch, prize drawings, book signing, and more! ...
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 DÍa de los Muertos! (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 ...
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 a taste of the legend at Laramie County Library! Hear from tourism experts, visit with some of our local museums and attractions, and grab a meal from some of our local food trucks onsite. (All Ages; Cottonwood Room and Performance Park) Schedule of events: 1:15–1:40pm: Andi Jaspersen discusses her new book 100 Things to Do in Cheyenne Before You ...
Help us welcome our new outdoor StoryWalk! As part of our Visit Cheyenne event, we will be providing guided walkthroughs of the StoryWalk, crafts, and snacks. This month’s StoryWalk title will be Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. The new StoryWalk will be available rain or shine all year round, even when the library is closed! (Children & Families; Performance ...
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: November 7: Block Party November 14: Big Art November 21: Cardboard Boxes November 28: ...
Come join us at the Burns Branch Library on Make It Mondays to make a “thankful” craft for the month of November. Make and take home your own build-a-turkey before the holiday feast! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Ever wonder how the illustrators make the beautiful pictures you see in books? Join us to get a peek into how some of your favorite book illustrators make their art! This month, we will focus on Eric Carle. Wear play clothes as it could get messy! (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
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)
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Mindfulness. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
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)
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 ...
Please join us in honoring our Veterans with a sweet salute! Stop by the Burns Branch Library to enjoy a cup of coffee and donuts as a small token of our appreciation. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Veterans, we want to honor you! Stop by the Pine Bluffs Branch Library to enjoy a cup of coffee and some delicious treats, and to receive a small appreciation gift. Take time to view the military memorabilia display while visiting. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
This event has been canceled. Please return to the online events calendar for other activities and programs for teens! We hill hold the next Purple Society event on Thursday, December 1. 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 ...
Join Maestro William Intrilligator and guest violinist Michael Ludwig for an informal and entertaining discussion including musical insights about the concert on November 12. Patrons may attend the event in the Cottonwood Room or view the livestream on the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s Facebook page. *Please note: Laramie County Library will only be opening for this event. Other services will not ...
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 not building robots, we’re building doh-bots! Use Play-Doh to add crazy features to a wind-up toy and build your doh-bot, then wind it up and challenge your friends to ...
C-O-W-B-O-Y-S! Cowboys, Cowboys, Cowboys! Prepare your best University of Wyoming football cheer, don your brown and gold, and get ready for game day at the library! Join fellow fans to watch the game as the Cowboys take on archrival Colorado State University. We’ll provide tailgate-style refreshments and door prizes. (Adults & Teens; Cottonwood Room)
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. This month’s themes are All About Me and Fall. (Grades Pre-K–2; 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! Click the link below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
Calling all junior paleontologists! Join us for a fun afternoon of dinosaur-related activities! (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Join us for a relaxing evening as we discuss Still Alice by Lisa Genova. 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)
Wednesday, November 16 miércoles 16 de noviembre Join us for a special Spanish/English storytime in collaboration with the Cheyenne Hispanic Festival. Come enjoy special stories, songs, snacks, and a craft in Spanish and English! Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y en inglés! (Children & Families/niños y familias ...
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 ...
Welcome to our event specifically geared towards adults with disabilities! For November, we’ll be coloring Thanksgiving-themed pictures and making a pretty corn-on-the-cob craft with pipe cleaners and pony beads. Enjoy a tasty take-home treat as well. 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)
Write on! Drop in to pump up your word count, bounce ideas off your fellow writers, and enjoy refreshments with a great view of the Capitol Building. Outside food and drink are allowed. (Teens & Adults; Sunflower Room)
Book club will meet once during the month of November and twice in December. We will chat about the book, do some fun activities, and enjoy a delicious treat! Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal and drinks will be provided. For November, we will be reading chapters 1–8 of The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. Participants ...
Catch a movie at the library! This month, we will watch Belfast (2021, PG-13), a drama that follows a working-class Irish family in the titular city during the conflict-filled late 1960s. The film features Judie Dench and Jamie Dornan. Enjoy free popcorn and a discussion afterward. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Do you have what it takes to be number one? Come and find out when we play Mario Kart 8 for Gamers Unite. Click the link below to reserve your spot. (Teens; Sage Room) Click Here to RSVP
Join us for an exciting discussion of Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko in honor of National Native American Heritage Month. We will also enjoy coffee and treats. For more information about the book, please call the Pine Bluffs Branch Library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Bring your family and friends for camp-themed stories, songs, and rhymes and build your very own campfire! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
November is a time for food, reflection, and family, so join us in reading Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal. In this unorthodox debut, we come to know young celebrity chef Eva Thorvald through the eyes and recipes of those whose lives have intersected with her own. Pick up your copy of the book from the 3rd ...
Let’s get together and get crafty! Grown-ups, tonight is for you. Come relax with some hot cocoa or cider and let your creativity shine. We’ll have an assortment of ideas and materials to make gift ornaments or ornaments just for you! We’ll provide snacks and beverages. 18 and over only, please. RSVP by clicking the link below. (Adults; Sunflower Room) ...
