Mad scientist Dr. Storm’s weather machine has gone wacky! See if you can fix the seasons and escape the room. Morning escape room slots from 10:30am to 1:30pm are for children in grades K–2 and their families. Afternoon time slots from 2:30pm to 5:30pm are for children in grades 3–6 and their families. Families are welcome to sign up for ...
It’s Spring Break and our craft closet is overflowing! Help us use up some of our supplies! You never know what you could make. (Children, Teens, & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Want to shake up your style? Bring some white clothing and join us for some bring-your-own-tie-dye fun. Dye and gloves will be provided. If you forgot to bring clothes, we will have some shirts and socks you can use. (Teens; Sage Room)
Catch up on your spring to-be-read list and join us in reading Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. An intriguing mystery is woven throughout Owens’s rich description of North Carolina’s coastal marshlands in this coming-of-age tale about the lovely yet odd young Kya. Come to the library’s 3rd floor Ask Here desk to retrieve your copy of the book ...
Come play with us! We will have a variety of fun texture activities for your kiddo to interact with. Things may get a little messy, so come prepared! (Ages 2–5; Early Literacy Center)
School is 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)
Come join us to play some games . . . giant style! We will have games like Candy Land®, Tsuro™, and more. Play an old favorite or learn something new, either way it will make for a giant day of fun! (Children, Teens, & Families; Early Literacy Center, Cottonwood, Willow, & Sage Rooms)
Can porcupines shoot their quills? Do cockroaches serve any purpose? Join us for a visit from the ZOOMobile, an outreach program from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, CO. Learn the truth about some well-known animal myths and enjoy a visit from live animal ambassadors! (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room)
April 1–27 Library Hours Calling all poets! Participate in our poem contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. Enter by submitting a copy of your original poem with your name, age, and phone number to burns@lclsonline.org, pinebluffs@lclsonline.org or by dropping it off at the Burns or Pine Bluffs Branch Library by Thursday, April 27. Categories are grouped by age: grades K–2, ...
April 1–April 30 Do you suffer from Manga Madness? Well you should be rewarded for your reading! Sign up for the Manga Reading Challenge on Beanstack. Throughout the month of April, you can track the volumes of Manga you read to gain raffle tickets for awesome prizes. Raffle winners will be chosen the first week of May. Sign up for ...
The famous Stroop Effect is named after J. Ridley Stroop who discovered this strange phenomenon in the 1930s. Challenge yourself to this tricky activity: name the colors of the given words, but DO NOT read the words, rather, say the color that the word is written in. It’s not as easy as you think! (Grades 3–8; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
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 Earth Extravaganza. (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central Ave.)
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. ...
Award-winning minis painter Kyle McCormick from Olympus Games & Comics is dropping by to teach the ins and outs of mini figure painting. We will provide a kit with figure, paint, and brush. Spots are limited, so sign up below. (Grades 3–12; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP
Join us for an exciting StoryWalk® around the library! 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® Sunday event, the outdoor StoryWalk® is available rain or shine (or snow), all year ...
10 to Try is a Beanstack Reading Challenge that asks you to read a book in each of ten categories to broaden your reading horizons. Try it out and see if you can find new favorites! Keep an eye out for our Blind Date with a Book display April 24–30 and choose a mystery book to help complete the challenge. ...
April 1–27 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance in moving past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help research your family history by using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org ...
The first two weeks of April will be your chance to make and take home an interactive peek-a-boo clothespin egg. Later in the month, the craft will switch to adorable hand-print lilies. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
The first two weeks of April will be your chance to make and take home an interactive peek-a-boo clothespin egg. Later in the month, the craft will switch to adorable hand-print lilies. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
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 an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! This month’s theme is Creepy, Crawly Critters. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
Join us for fun and interesting activities during your trip to the library. At each hangout we will offer crafts, STEM, or improv activities. You never know what you will get, so come and see what’s happening! (Grades 3–12; Sage Room)
Visit the library for help navigating your digital devices! From learning to use a mouse to getting acquainted with social media, we’ve got you covered. Please call the library at 307-634-3561 or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to register. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
Join us to explore the challenges and rewards of reaching across racial/ethnic divides for understanding and common ground. We will watch an abridged documentary and short follow-up related to one man’s controversial approach and his success in changing hearts and minds. Then, there will be facilitated small-group discussions about issues raised by these film clips, designed to improve understanding of ...
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)
Visit the library for help navigating your digital devices! From learning to use a mouse to getting acquainted with social media, we’ve got you covered. Please call the library at 307-634-3561 or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to register. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
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: April 6: Creepy, Crawly Critters April 13: Getting Dressed April 20: Feathered Friends April 27: Bears
Welcome to our new “Guided Play” early literacy class. Enjoy a few stories on Art and Imagination, then play together with some of our fun art supplies and open-ended art projects. We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of our art play, as well as ideas for how to do art at home! You might want to ...
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: April 7: Charlotte’s Web (G) April 14: Peter Rabbit (PG) April 21: Rise of the Guardians (PG) April 28: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG)
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: April 7: Paws of Fury (PG) April 14: Rise of the Guardians (PG) April 21: Peter Rabbit (PG) April 28: DC League of ...
Get egg-cited for our egg-straordinary annual Eggstravaganza event! Children and families can join us for fun egg-themed activities including games, crafts, interesting science egg-speriments and more. Don’t miss out on this egg-cellent event! (Children & Families; 2nd Floor)
Bring your lunch and learn about the business financials typically required for a business loan application. The session will provide an overview of statements including net worth, personal financial statement, business debt coverage ratio, rent roll, schedule of liabilities, and more. Presented in partnership with Meridian Trust FCU and L2B. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Put a little “fling” in your step! Join us for a fun afternoon of spring and fling related activities. Bring your play clothes because it could get a little 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 and collaborative environment! (Teens; Cottonwood Room)
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Splish, Splash Ducky. (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)
Join us for a relaxing and fun evening as Holly Bauer instructs you on how to create an acrylic painting of “lavender fields” while you sip on some delicious lavender lemonade. All supplies are provided! Space is limited to 10 participants, so please sign up before April 12 by visiting the Pine Bluffs Branch Library or calling 307-245-3646. (Grades 9–12 ...
April 13–16 Book Sale Room Hours We’ll provide the books, the bag, and the bargain! Come to the Book Sale Room to fill up one of our bags with books, movies, and even video games for only $5! (All Ages; Book Sale Room)
Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun! Earth Day is celebrated in April each year, so we’ll be planting seeds from the Seed Library of Laramie County in take-home, biodegradable containers. You will be able to choose from a variety of veggie, flower, and herb seeds. Please bring your ...
Join Maestro William Intriligator and Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s own principal horn Ben Shafer for an informal and entertaining discussion, including musical insights about the concert on April 15. Patrons may attend in person in the Cottonwood Room, or view the live-stream on the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s Facebook page. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Please join us for a viewing of The Fountain (PG-13, 2006). Three parallel stories chronicle a desperate husband’s (Hugh Jackman) search for a cure for his cancer-stricken wife. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event and discussion to follow the movie. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Learn how to get started finding your family in the U.S. Federal Census and vital records using both Internet genealogy databases such as Ancestry Library and print resources available in the library’s Special Collections. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Wednesday, April 19 miércoles 19 de abril 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! Our theme this month will be Shapes. Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y ...
Celebrate Earth Day library-style by learning how to make books using recycled materials! We’ll explore how to upcycle all sorts of materials by folding, sewing, and gluing our own books. RSVP for the April 19 session by clicking the link below. Adults 18 and over only, please. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP for the April 19 Session
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)
Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month for a fun food-related activity such as food-themed parties, taste-testing challenges, edible science experiments, and more. This month, we’re testing your taste buds! Some people think name-brand products are higher quality, but others think the store-brand versions are just as good. Try this taste-test challenge with both name-brand and store-brand versions ...
Celebrate Earth Day library-style by learning how to make books using recycled materials! We’ll explore how to upcycle all sorts of materials by folding, sewing, and gluing our own books. RSVP for the April 20 session by clicking the link below. Adults 18 and over only, please. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP for the April 20 Session
It’s almost Earth Day! Gather your family and join us for this extreme craft challenge. This month, we will be making plant pots! Supplies will be provided (focusing on recycled materials), but feel free to bring whatever materials you like. Leave your creations at the library and staff will vote for their favorites. Winners will be awarded a prize and ...
It’s National Jelly Bean Day and you know what that means; it’s time to see if you can guess the amount of jelly beans in the jar! Guess correctly and you will win the whole jar. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
It’s National Jelly Bean Day and you know what that means; it’s time to see if you can guess the amount of jelly beans in the jar! Guess correctly and you will win the whole jar. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Stay one step ahead of identity thieves by shredding personal and financial documents at this free drive-through shredding event sponsored by AARP Wyoming and Laramie County Library. Please bring your documents in something easy to dump into the shred truck such as boxes or paper bags. Up to two large boxes per vehicle. Please enter from 23rd Street. Reserve your ...
Join us for an exciting discussion of The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal as we enjoy lunch, coffee, and cookies. Please bring a lunch for yourself. 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)
Gain a better understanding of the big picture of water in our county for Earth Day! Join Water Specialist Jeff Geyer as he discusses water conservation and water supply and demand in Cheyenne. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
April 24–May 16 Library Hours Enjoy visual stories and the written word created by K–12 students in Laramie County School District #1. Art is located throughout all three floors at the library. (All Ages; All Floors)
April 24–April 30 Library Hours It’s National Library Week! Your challenge: stop by the 2nd floor and check out a mystery book! For the week of April 24–30, we will have different genres of youth chapter books and teen books wrapped up to hide their covers and titles. Check one out, unwrap it, and discover your surprising new read. Don’t ...
Join the April Book Discussion Group in reading JoJo Moyes’ historical novel The Giver of Stars. Alice Wright travels from England to Kentucky to marry her American fiancé. She soon finds meaning and pride in her new life as a pack horse librarian during the Great Depression. A limited number of books are available; please visit the 3rd floor Ask ...
Enjoy a night of music with French guitarist Raphaël Feuillâtre, who has earned several major awards, including first prize at Guitar Foundation of America, classical guitar’s most prestigious competition. He is also praised for his musical sensitivity and freshness. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity! Presented with Cheyenne Guitar Society. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Please join us for a viewing of The Age of Adeline (PG-13, 2015). An ageless young woman relinquishes her solitary lifestyle and secrets for the love of a philanthropist. Starring Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, and Harrison Ford. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event and discussion to follow the movie. ...
Are you part of the “Silver Tsunami” turning 65 this year? Cathy Carlisle, State Health Information Program Coordinator at Wyoming Senior Services Inc., will present Medicare 101. Topics include Medicare Parts A & B costs, coverage and enrollment periods, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medigap/supplemental plans, Medicare Advantage Financial Assistance for low-income beneficiaries, and Senior Medicare Patrol (fraud) updates. ...
Celebrate the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players’ production of Cinderella with us as we read some books, enjoy some tea party snacks, and make our own crowns. Don't be surprised when our friends from the production pop in for a visit and practice your bows and curtsies! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Come on down! Are you ready for some fun? Children in grades 3–6 are invited to be a contestant in our version of The Price is Right gameshow! Here’s your chance to win cool prizes as you learn about how far your money can go. (Grades 3–6; Cottonwood Room)
