May 1–8 Library Hours According to Feeding America, 1 in 8 Wyoming children face food insecurity. Give back to our community by bringing shelf-stable items to the library for Needs Inc., the largest food pantry in Laramie County! The most-needed items are Hamburger or Tuna Helper, canned soup, jelly, peanut butter, canned mixed vegetables, dry beans, canned fruit, canned tomato ...
Make and take home a handprint flower bouquet that’s perfect to give as a gift or keep for yourself! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Are you a student looking for seasonal work? Maybe a current member of the workforce looking for a change of pace? Representatives from the Bureau of Land Management Wyoming will show you how to apply for federal positions and share tips to make your resume shine. Stick around during the second hour for hands-on help getting started. (Teens & Adults; ...
Make and take home a handprint paper bouquet that’s perfect to give as a gift or keep for yourself. (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 Seasons. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
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)
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)
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: May 4: Seasons May 11: A Visit to the Doctor May 18: Around the World May 25: Build It!
Welcome to our new “Guided Play” early literacy class. Enjoy a few stories on Blocks and Building, then play together with our awesome collection of blocks! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of block play. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
There’s a disturbance in the Force and the source of the disturbance is FUN! Come and celebrate May the 4th at the library. We’ll have fun Star Wars activities and refreshments. (Children, Teens, & Families; Early Literacy Center)
NOTICE: This event is at capacity. Please check out our May the Fourth event for other fun Star Wars activities! 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 the materials you need to create your very own special Jedi blade. Space is ...
The Cheyenne Library and Library Cafe will be closed until 2pm on Friday, May 5.
Join us for a bilingual storytime with books, songs, a craft, and more with special guest Gabriela Ruiz! Participate at the Burns Branch Library at 11am or at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library at 3pm. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
Join us for a bilingual storytime with books, songs, a craft, and more with special guest Gabriela Ruiz! Participate at the Burns Branch Library at 11am or at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library at 3pm. (Children & Families; 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 Military Appreciation. (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. ...
If you are curious about other cultures and holidays around the world, join us for Children’s Day! Yuki Ayukawa from the Japan Outreach Initiative will introduce us to this Japanese National Holiday. We will learn about the holiday and do some origami projects! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Come learn beginner Japanese with Yuki from University of Wyoming’s Japan Outreach Initiative! Bring your friends as we learn to speak and write basic phrases in Japanese and hear about Yuki’s experience growing up in Japan. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Join us for a fun afternoon of water-related STEAM activities! (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
This event has been canceled. Please join us for our next scheduled Improv for Teens event on Tuesday, May 23 at 6pm. 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 ...
Enjoy a screening of the Off-Broadway one-woman show Tea for Three starring Emmy Award-winning actress Elaine Bromka. Tea for Three offers a behind-the-scenes look at three of America’s First Ladies–Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, and Betty Ford–as they navigate the public sphere of First Ladydom. The screening will be followed by a virtual talkback with the actress. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Bugs. (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 ...
Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun! This month, we’ll be making sensory bottles with sticks, beans, and rice. Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Let’s get together for cake decorating and make something beautifully sweet! Mother’s Day is coming and wouldn’t it be fun to learn how to make her a special treat? Better yet, sign up together for a fun evening out! We’ll learn some beginner tips and easy tricks that will make your desserts look professional! All supplies will be provided for ...
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: May 5: No movie this week May 12: Spies in Disguise (PG) May 19: Strange World (PG) May 26: Alice in Wonderland (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: May 5: No movie this week May 12: Strange World (G) May 19: Alice in Wonderland (PG) May 26: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG)
Please join us for a viewing of McFarland, USA (PG, 2015). Based on a true story, a band of novice runners and an unlikely coach come together to create an enduring legacy. Kevin Costner stars in this inspirational movie about grit and determination in a predominantly Latino community. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at ...
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)
Make your thoughts heard! Join in the discussion on a possible Tween Comic Book Club for the upcoming summer. Snacks will be provided so all you need to do is bring your ideas. (Grades 4–7; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Join us for a relaxing evening as we discuss The Dog Stars by Peter Heller. Pick up a copy of the book at the Burns Branch Library and then bring a dish to add to the potluck that evening. For more information about the book, please call the library at 307-547-2249 or visit with staff. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Join us for a special Spanish/English storytime in collaboration with CHISPA. 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; Early Literacy Center)
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, grab your chopsticks and get ready to make some candy sushi! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
Visit with some adorable, adoptable dogs and cats from Black Dog Animal Rescue, and possibly take one home to join your family! While you are here at the library, you can also donate pet food and supplies, learn more about pet care, and fill out adoption papers. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Join us for an exciting discussion of How to Eat a Cupcake by Meg Donohue as we enjoy coffee and cupcakes. Please bring a sack 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)
It’s the end of the school year and it’s time to de-stress, so why not make a mess? Come and enjoy some messy, tactile activities for the afternoon to get your mind off of schoolwork. You will get messy during this event, so dress accordingly. (Teens; Cottonwood Room)
We invite you to have a furry good time with our friend Deborah Morrison and her therapy canine companion, Madison. Everyone loves to hear a story, even Madison, and here’s your chance to practice reading aloud to her. This event is presented in alliance with Canines for Christ. Please sign up at the Pine Bluffs Branch by calling 307-245-3646 or ...
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; Sage Room)
We invite you to have a furry good time with our friend Deborah Morrison and her therapy canine companion, Madison. Everyone loves to hear a story, even Madison, and here’s your chance to practice reading aloud to her. This event is presented in alliance with Canines for Christ. Please sign up at the Burns Branch by calling 307-547-2249 or stopping ...
Please join us for a viewing of Mr. Holmes (PG, 2015). Dementia and declining years are working against Sherlock Holmes as he recalls the final case that forced him to retire and retreat to the coast of Dover, England. A young apprentice joins Sherlock’s adventure. Ian McKellen stars. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at ...
Join us this May in reading The Secret Life of Violet Grant by Beatriz Williams. In 1912, Violet Schuyler travels to Europe to pursue a physics career. Fifty-two years later, her grand-niece, Vivian Schuyler, receives a mysterious package that leads her to investigate the shadowy life of a relative she never knew she had until now. A limited number of ...
June 1–August 15 Read for prizes in our annual Summer Reading Challenge! We’re celebrating this year’s theme, Peace, Kindness, Reading, with ticket drawings, level prizes, completion prizes, and activities throughout the summer. Visit LaramieCountyLibrary.org/SRC2023 to begin this year’s Summer Reading adventure. Register for a Beanstack account or sign in with your existing account to start tracking your progress. Don’t want ...
Today marks the start of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! June 1–August 15 Read for prizes in our annual Summer Reading Challenge! We’re celebrating this year’s theme, Peace, Kindness, Reading, with ticket drawings, level prizes, completion prizes, and activities throughout the summer. Visit LaramieCountyLibrary.org/SRC2023 to begin this year’s Summer Reading adventure. Register for a Beanstack account or sign in with ...
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: June 1: Fun in the Sun June 8: I Love Books June 15: Cake June 22: Friendship June 29: Summer
June 1–30 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 ...
Come and play some fun games with friends! We could be brawling with Super Smash Bros. or racing to the finish with Mario Kart. You never know what will happen, but you can always count on a good time! (Teens; Sage Room)
