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) ...
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 ...
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: December 1: All about Me December 8: Storyteller Christmas Favorites December 15: Here Comes Winter December 22: No storytime December 29: Polar Bears
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)
Or “thank goodness it is over” party if you’re padding your word count. Celebrate the end of writing month with snacks and great company from your fellow writers! (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. We will be reading The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. Participants in grades 4–6 can pick ...
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)
December 1–30 Library Hours Follow the festive clues around the library and solve each problem to win a small holiday prize! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
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: December 2: Frozen (rated PG) December 9: The Bad Guys (rated PG) December 30: Minions: The Rise of Gru (rated PG)
December 1–31 Library Hours Follow the festive clues around the library and solve each problem to win a small holiday prize! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
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: December 2: The Bad Guys (rated PG) December 9: Riki Rhino (rated NR) December 16: The Polar Express (rated G) December 30: Frozen ...
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. ...
This class will take you beyond the very basics of genealogy research and into some forgotten resources that can tell you about your ancestors. We will discuss how to research your ancestors in newspapers, wills, church records, land records, immigration records, military records and beyond using both Internet and print resources. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Join Wyoming author Craig Johnson as he shares a Christmas tale from Absaroka County. Johnson will be available to sign books after the reading. (Adults; 1st Floor This event will now take place in the Cottonwood Room)
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: December 5: Block Party December 12: Light Party
Get crafty at the Burns Branch Library! Make and take home a yarn-wrapped Christmas tree ornament that’s sure to bring some cheer this holiday. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a yarn-wrapped Christmas tree ornament that’s sure to bring some cheer this holiday. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
December 6–10 Library Hours December is “Write to a Friend Month” and we invite children to spread some holiday cheer. Come in and create a card and short pen-pal letter to give to a senior at the Pine Bluffs Senior Center. We will then wait with anticipation for a card and letter from a senior pen pal in return. (Grades ...
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 Christmas Favorites. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
The best gifts are the ones that come from the heart. Come and create unique gifts to give to your family and friends this holiday season. (Teens; Sage Room)
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)
Make something beautiful for someone you love! We will have craftastic gift projects suitable for a range of ages, so come craft together as a family. (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Did you know the library offers 3D printing? Come hear more and learn how to make your own simple gifts for free online. 3D prints from this event will be available for pickup starting December 15th. Sign up below! (Adults; Computer Classroom) Click Here to RSVP
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, then you and your friend can listen to a bedtime book and say good night. ...
Join us for an exciting discussion of Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson as we enjoy coffee and cookies. Please bring a lunch for yourself. For more information about the book, please call the library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled. Join Wyoming historian Kylie McCormick to commemorate the anniversary of women’s suffrage in our state! From Kylie’s website: “In 1869 Wyoming made history as the first U.S. territory to give women the right to vote. Fifty-one years later, the nation followed Wyoming’s lead. A fresh take on a longstanding controversy, this ...
Usher in the spirit of the season by participating in the community read aloud of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. We will read the entire story from start to finish. All are invited and encouraged to attend–individuals, families, book clubs, and groups–and participate by reading a portion of the book. All reading levels are welcomed! Even if you ...
Let us take you on a guided tour of our new StoryWalk® title for December: May Your Life Be Deliciosa by Michael Genhart. We will meet in the Willow Room, but the StoryWalk® will be outside, so dress for the weather! Afterwards, we will have snacks and crafts in the Willow Room. If you can’t make it to the StoryWalk® ...
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
This event has been canceled due to the inclement weather. Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a yarn-wrapped Christmas tree ornament that’s sure to bring some cheer this holiday. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Show off your architectural skills with graham cracker gingerbread houses! We’ll provide all the building materials, you provide the creativity! Click the link below to reserve your spot. (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP
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 Here Comes Winter! (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)
Wednesday, December 14 miércoles 14 de diciembre 6–7pm 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 ...
Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join us for some hot cocoa and apple cider while we make a fun take-home ornament. 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)
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. We will be reading The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. Participants in grades 4–6 can pick ...
Let’s get together and get crafty! Grown-ups, come relax with some hot cocoa or cider and let your creativity shine. This month, we will be learning string art! We’ll provide beverages and all the tools and materials. 18 and over only, please. Click the link below to reserve your spot. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP
Ring in the holidays with us as we take in Max Lucado’s The Christmas Candle (PG, 2013)! The movie is set in 19th Century England and follows a minister in a new town as he and the townsfolk struggle with modernization and miracles. Enjoy free popcorn and a discussion afterward. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
All of our Winter Break Binge Bundles have been RESERVED. December 19–20 Library Hours The weather outside is frightful, so bundle up inside with our Binge Bundles! Choose from a variety of themed bundles containing movies, books, and snacks. Pick your bundle from our online list of themes and check out your bundle December 19–20. Reserve your bundle by visiting ...
Give the gift of a book this year with our Holiday Book Exchange! You’ll take a book, wrap it here at the library and grab a mystery book for yourself. Be sure to bring a book you want to give. Wrapping materials will be provided. (Teens; Sage Room)
School is out and it’s time to kick back and chill. Winter chill sessions will have crafts, games, and snacks all week long. Bring a friend and take it easy! (Teens; Sage Room)
Join us at the library for an hour of holiday bingo fun. You just might win some cheery, jolly prizes! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Learn how to make a variety of pop-up cards at this drop-in workshop! We will have pop-up projects for a variety of skill levels, so bring the family! (Children, Teens, & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Join us for a relaxing evening as we discuss I Am Malala by Malala Yousafazi. 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)
‘Tis the season to enjoy a couple of classic holiday films with the family! Have a merry Muppet morning with The Muppet Christmas Carol (rated G), then come back for an afternoon of laughter and shenanigans in the North Pole with Elf (rated PG). Refreshments will be provided. First film is 10:15–11:45am. Second film is 2–3:45pm. (Children & Families; Early ...
Join us at the library for an hour of holiday bingo fun. You might win some cheery, jolly prizes! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
Join us this December for a fascinating quest to uncover the origins of monotheistic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as we read Abraham, a nonfiction work by Bruce Feiler. (Adults; Windflower Room)
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)
Guys and dolls, make sure to get RSVP’d for this mystery night at Gatsby’s speakeasy because you won’t want to miss this shindig. After reserving a spot, players will receive a character and a set of clues to act out. Come in costume and trade clues to figure out whodunit as you party the night away. Come dressed in your ...
Guys and dolls, make sure to get RSVP’d for this mystery night at Club Gatsby because you won’t want to miss this shindig. After reserving a spot, players will receive a character and a set of clues to act out. Come in costume and trade clues to figure out whodunit as you party the night away. Come dressed in your ...
Enjoy one last movie with us before 2023! We will be watching White Christmas (Not Rated, 1954), a classic Christmas movie where two singing duos band together to save a failing Vermont inn. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
5 . . . 4 . . . . 3 . . . 2 . . . 1! We are celebrating the New Year at our annual New Year’s at Noon event! We will have crafts, snacks, and games a-plenty leading up to a fantastic balloon drop! (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room & 2nd Floor)
Everyone loves New Year’s, except for those who can be overwhelmed by loud sounds and popping balloons. We’ll provide a safe-sound environment for children who want to participate in a fun “drop” without the overload it can create for those with sensory sensitivities! Instead of balloons, we will be dropping shiny crepe paper pieces and bubbles. (Children & Families; Early ...
The balloons have dropped and now the real party can begin! Come celebrate at our New Year’s at Noon After Party. We’ll play games, dance to tunes, and eat some food. (Teens; Cottonwood Room)
