May 5–September 4 Library Hours Enjoy the creativity of hundreds of 3rd and 4th grade students from Laramie County in the annual bookmark contest! Pick up a bookmark of the winning designs at any library location. (All Ages; 2nd Floor)
Laramie County Library System and the Library Café will be closed all day on the following holidays (unless otherwise noted) Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents’ Day Easter Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Cheyenne Day Labor Day In-Service Training (held on the second Monday of October) Veterans Day Eve of Thanksgiving (library closes at 6 pm, Café closes at ...
Get crafty at the library! This month we are going buggy for crafts. Make and take home an awesome clothespin bee magnet or create a cute paint-blob insect. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs 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; Third Floor Ask Here Desk)
Join us for a discussion of this month’s book Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Set in 1920’s Oklahoma, this novel focuses on a series of murders of Osage tribal members, conflicts within the Osage Nation after oil was discovered on tribal land, and the quest by federal investigators to give justice to the Osage. Please swing by ...
Join us this May as we read Neverhome, Laird Hunt’s disquieting Civil War novel about a farmer’s wife turned Union soldier. Brazen and audacious, Ash sets out to serve in lieu of her gentle husband, Bartholomew, but the further she wades into the bloodshed of war, the more disconnected from reality she becomes. A limited number of books are available; ...
Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: May 2: No Storytime May 9: A Visit to the Doctor May 16: Around the World May 23: Build it! May 30: Hats
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 3: Star Wars: Droid Tales (PG) May 10: The School of Rock (PG-13) May 17: Minions (PG) May 24: Bridge to Terabithia (PG) May 31: The Bad ...
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching 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 3: Wonka (PG) May 17: Sing (PG) May 24: Sing 2 (PG) May 31: The Princess Diaries (G)
June 1–August 15 The Laramie County Library System is looking for adventuresome readers ready to sail the seas, soar through the skies, explore the stars, and everything in between. The best part? You’ll be richly rewarded for your daring spirit! We challenge you to read for at least twenty minutes a day for twenty-five days this summer. Starting June ...
Today marks the start of the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge! June 1–August 15 The Laramie County Library System is looking for adventuresome readers ready to sail the seas, soar through the skies, explore the stars, and everything in between. The best part? You’ll be richly rewarded for your daring spirit! We challenge you to read for at least twenty minutes ...
Learn some basics of hiking and backpacking with a 15-minute presentation followed by hands-on stations with gear including water filters, sleeping bags, pads, tents, and backpacks. This is the second in a three-part series. Attendance at earlier sessions is not required. Keep an eye out for our final session on June 15! (Adults; Sunflower Room)
May 4–June 2 Library Hours National Denim Day, the last Wednesday of April, is a day of awareness building about sexual assault. Participants are encouraged to wear denim as a way to draw attention to the prevalence of sexual assault, to educate people about this important issue, and to counteract victim blaming. The jeans on display were worn and decorated ...
June 1–30 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance moving past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help you research your family history using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org or ...
ASLAN and LCLS are teaming up for an EPIC gaming session. Join us for ten and a half hours of video games and community building to start the summer right. There will be organized tournaments of Brawlhalla, Apex Legends, and Rocket League as well as plenty of time for everyone to socialize and share their favorite games with each other. ...
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, pool noodles aren’t just for the pool! Discover different ways you can have fun with a pool noodle by learning a variety of exciting games you can play with your ...
June 1–August 15 The Laramie County Library System is looking for adventuresome readers ready to sail the seas, soar through the skies, explore the stars, and everything in between. The best part? You’ll be richly rewarded for your daring spirit! We challenge you to read for at least twenty minutes a day for twenty-five days this summer. Starting June ...
May 5–September 4 Library Hours Enjoy the creativity of hundreds of 3rd and 4th grade students from Laramie County in the annual bookmark contest! Pick up a bookmark of the winning designs at any library location. (All Ages; 2nd Floor)
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: June 3: Dinosaur Skeletons June 10: Superman/Superwoman June 17: Barrels & Floats (National Root Beer Float Day! We’ll provide treats during craft time.) June 24: Cow Puppets (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Our summer youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all are welcome to learn moves and strategies, and to just have fun! Children and teens in grades 2–12 are welcome to participate. (Grades 2–12; Early Literacy Center)
Starting around the age of 40, the nutrition game for women changes. Often the default thinking is “train harder, eat less” and “calories in, calories out,” but in this stage of life, we need to be mindful of supporting our bodies as they fight stress, regulate hormone function, and protect bone formation. Join Mary Bushkuhl for a discussion with a ...
Your crafting adventure begins at the library! Make and take home a pop bottle firefly that will glow in the night, or create a handprint fish puppet to tell your own stories. (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)
Story time at the library is a great opportunity for children to socialize with their peers. This program includes an interactive reading session and a simple craft. This month’s theme is Dinosaurs! (Pre-K & Families; Burns Branch Library)
Join this teen-led group that enables you to tell your story through a creative medium of your choice. Drawing, storytelling, clay, poems, any way to get your story out is welcome! If you’ve always felt that you needed a place to be creative, this is the event for you! This is a creativity-friendly and judgment-free zone; all are welcome to ...
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 who 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 designed for preschoolers going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
We’ve known for centuries that the health of the brain and the body are connected. Today, science is able to provide insights into lifestyle choices that may help keep your body and brain healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement. We’ll work with some ...
Summer is the perfect time to make new friends! Come to the library Wednesday afternoons in June and spend time making fun summertime crafts, meeting new people, and planning many great adventures together. (Grades K–6; Cottonwood Room) Adventures by Date June 5: Friendship Bracelets June 12: Plant a Garden June 26: Bubble-Palooza!
Join in for an adventurous evening as we learn to create an acrylic painting of a “lighthouse on a beach.” For sipping, enjoy a refreshingly cool summer punch. Space is limited to 20 participants, so please sign up before June 4 by visiting the Pine Bluffs Branch or calling 307-245-3646. (Teens & Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will be available throughout the day to educate taxpayers on filing accurate tax returns, to provide refund timing information, and to inform taxpayers about self-help tools as well as resources for checking refund statuses. TAS can also assist individuals and small businesses with tax issues they have not been able to resolve with the IRS. ...
Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: June 6: I Love Books June 13: Neighborhoods June 20: Get Outdoors June 27: Things That Go
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. Spaces on Thursdays are limited, so click on a link below to RSVP. (Ages Birth–24 Months) Click Here to RSVP for Thursday, June 6 Click Here to ...
LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writer’s Creative – an established, teen-led group of writers – to bring you Teen Writing Club! Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come together and explore the creativity that happens when we collaborate and make space to be heard. We will have fun writing prompts, challenges, and time for sharing with ...
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)
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: June 7: Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (PG) June 14: Lego Marvel Avengers: Code Red (G) June 21: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (PG) June ...
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching 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: June 7: Wish (PG) June 14: Brave (PG) June 21: Scooby Doo Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog (NR) June 28: The Secret Life of ...
Kicking off our International Adventures for the summer: Come join us for Howl’s Moving Castle and our adventure into Japan! Try some Japanese snacks, crafts, and settle in to watch Howl’s Moving Castle with us! This movie is rated PG. (Teens Grades 7–12; Cottonwood Room)
Happy Burns Day! Please take time to stop by the Burns Branch Library anytime before noon for cotton candy and corn hole! We can’t wait to celebrate our wonderful town with you! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
June 1–30 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance moving past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help you research your family history using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org or ...
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)
This class will help you get started with genealogical research on the internet and with print resources to find your Wyoming ancestors. From Wyoming’s territorial era to our current 23 counties, learn how to tell the story of your roots in Wyoming. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Join our tabletop gaming expert, Sam, on an epic gaming adventure this summer, starting with Fabula Ultima! Create characters, win fights, and take on new adventures! If you enjoy D&D or JRPGs, this one is for you! All supplies will be provided. (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)
June 1–August 15 The Laramie County Library System is looking for adventuresome readers ready to sail the seas, soar through the skies, explore the stars, and everything in between. The best part? You’ll be richly rewarded for your daring spirit! We challenge you to read for at least twenty minutes a day for twenty-five days this summer. Starting June ...
May 5–September 4 Library Hours Enjoy the creativity of hundreds of 3rd and 4th grade students from Laramie County in the annual bookmark contest! Pick up a bookmark of the winning designs at any library location. (All Ages; 2nd Floor)
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: June 3: Dinosaur Skeletons June 10: Superman/Superwoman June 17: Barrels & Floats (National Root Beer Float Day! We’ll provide treats during craft time.) June 24: Cow Puppets (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Our summer youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all are welcome to learn moves and strategies, and to just have fun! Children and teens in grades 2–12 are welcome to participate. (Grades 2–12; Early Literacy Center)
Your crafting adventure begins at the library! Make and take home a pop bottle firefly that will glow in the night, or create a handprint fish puppet to tell your own stories. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
June 11–14 Library Hours You’re stranded on a deserted island! Can you survive using nothing but your wits and available resources? Test your abilities all week long with each of our Survival Island challenges, such as building a (mini) raft and sending an SOS. If you feel confident enough, you can try to do all the challenges in one day. ...
June 11–14 Library Hours Do you know where Pine Bluffs Branch Library's unofficial mascot, Pigeon, is hiding? Each week, Pigeon will be on an adventure somewhere within the community. You can get a weekly clue to his location by visiting the library on Tuesdays. If you find Pigeon, be sure to come in and let staff know where you found ...
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 this teen-led group that enables you to tell your story through a creative medium of your choice. Drawing, storytelling, clay, poems, any way to get your story out is welcome! If you’ve always felt that you needed a place to be creative, this is the event for you! This is a creativity-friendly and judgment-free zone; all are welcome to ...
June 11–14 Library Hours You’re stranded on a deserted island! Can you survive using nothing but your wits and available resources? Test your abilities all week long with each of our Survival Island challenges, such as building a (mini) raft and sending an SOS. If you feel confident enough, you can try to do all the challenges in one day. ...
June 11–14 Library Hours Do you know where Pine Bluffs Branch Library's unofficial mascot, Pigeon, is hiding? Each week, Pigeon will be on an adventure somewhere within the community. You can get a weekly clue to his location by visiting the library on Tuesdays. If you find Pigeon, be sure to come in and let staff know where you found ...
June 12–August 18 Making art is an adventure, full of twists and turns. For this year’s annual LCLS Book Arts Show, University of Wyoming professor and coffee entrepreneur Kayla Clark welcomes artist-adventurers ranging from book artists to letterpress printers to writers to graphic designers. These artists from Wyoming and beyond showcase books in traditional and experimental formats, as well as ...
Come and join Jasmine Wilcox from GROW Movement and Mindfulness for a special literacy class filled with songs, stories, stretching, and play. This month's theme is Let’s Go Camping! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years)
Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannen from Blossom Yoga Studio every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. We will practice yoga while seated or standing for 45 minutes. Afterward, participants are invited to share an inspiring literature-related item: a gratitude, a poignant poem, a favorite quote, book, movie, or podcast. All ...
Join us for Roblox and snacks in the teen area! Virtual explorers will create adventures, play games, role-play, and learn with their friends in an immersive, 3D environment. Bring some friends, and be ready to explore! (Teens Grades 7–12; Teen Lounge)
Summer is the perfect time to make new friends! Come to the library Wednesday afternoons in June and spend time making fun summertime crafts, meeting new people, and planning many great adventures together. (Grades K–6; Cottonwood Room) Adventures by Date June 5: Friendship Bracelets June 12: Plant a Garden June 26: Bubble-Palooza!
Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: June 6: I Love Books June 13: Neighborhoods June 20: Get Outdoors June 27: Things That Go
June 11–14 Library Hours You’re stranded on a deserted island! Can you survive using nothing but your wits and available resources? Test your abilities all week long with each of our Survival Island challenges, such as building a (mini) raft and sending an SOS. If you feel confident enough, you can try to do all the challenges in one day. ...
June 11–14 Library Hours Do you know where Pine Bluffs Branch Library's unofficial mascot, Pigeon, is hiding? Each week, Pigeon will be on an adventure somewhere within the community. You can get a weekly clue to his location by visiting the library on Tuesdays. If you find Pigeon, be sure to come in and let staff know where you found ...
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. Spaces on Thursdays are limited, so click on a link below to RSVP. (Ages Birth–24 Months) Click Here to RSVP for Thursday, June 6 Click Here to ...
Calling all adventurers! Join us as we read and choose our own adventure together! No need to read the book ahead of time. We will also make crafts, chat about what books we are reading, and do other fun things! This event is for children in grades K–2. (Grades K–2; Sage Room)
LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writer’s Creative – an established, teen-led group of writers – to bring you Teen Writing Club! Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come together and explore the creativity that happens when we collaborate and make space to be heard. We will have fun writing prompts, challenges, and time for sharing with ...
We know that large events at the library can be overwhelming! We would like to invite children with sensory needs and their families to take advantage of Chillville. This special area will have items such as fidget devices, bubbles, a sound machine, and more. Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor to ask to use the space, ...
June 11–14 Library Hours You’re stranded on a deserted island! Can you survive using nothing but your wits and available resources? Test your abilities all week long with each of our Survival Island challenges, such as building a (mini) raft and sending an SOS. If you feel confident enough, you can try to do all the challenges in one day. ...
June 11–14 Library Hours Do you know where Pine Bluffs Branch Library's unofficial mascot, Pigeon, is hiding? Each week, Pigeon will be on an adventure somewhere within the community. You can get a weekly clue to his location by visiting the library on Tuesdays. If you find Pigeon, be sure to come in and let staff know where you found ...
Session 1: 10:15–11:15am Session 2: 11:30am–12:30pm We are welcoming our friends from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo back for another fun ZOOmobile visit! Attendees will be introduced to the diversity of the animal kingdom as we “zoom in” on different animal classes. Learn what makes each class of animals unique as you interact and observe live animals like amphibians, mammals, reptiles, ...
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: June 7: Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (PG) June 14: Lego Marvel Avengers: Code Red (G) June 21: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (PG) June ...
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching 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: June 7: Wish (PG) June 14: Brave (PG) June 21: Scooby Doo Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog (NR) June 28: The Secret Life of ...
Please join us for a viewing of a classic Wes Anderson movie, Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13, 2012). Two 12-year-olds fall in love and elope amidst the chaos of small island life. Starring Francis McDormand, Kara Hayward, Jared Gillman, Bill Murray, and Bruce Willis. Refreshments and popcorn provided. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event and discussion to follow the ...
June 1–30 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance moving past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help you research your family history using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org or ...
Come and join Jasmine Wilcox from GROW Movement and Mindfulness for a special literacy class filled with songs, stories, stretching, and play. This month's theme is Let’s Go Camping! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years)
Take a forest walk around the High Plains Arboretum and learn more about some of our local and transplanted tree species from former forestry professor Scott Sink, PhD. Patrons are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and walking on uneven ground. Pets are not allowed at the High Plains Arboretum. This is the third and final workshop in the ...
Join us for an exciting discussion of The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah as we enjoy a potluck lunch. The Four Winds is a powerful American epic about love, heroism, and hope during the Great Depression, a time when the country was in crisis and at war with itself. Millions of Americans were were out of work and the land ...
Spend an afternoon with Craig Johnson! The best-selling Wyoming author will share excerpts from his newest Longmire novel, First Frost, followed by audience questions and book signing. Books will be available in the Gallery for purchase from Barnes & Noble starting at 12:30 pm. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
June 1–August 15 The Laramie County Library System is looking for adventuresome readers ready to sail the seas, soar through the skies, explore the stars, and everything in between. The best part? You’ll be richly rewarded for your daring spirit! We challenge you to read for at least twenty minutes a day for twenty-five days this summer. Starting June ...
May 5–September 4 Library Hours Enjoy the creativity of hundreds of 3rd and 4th grade students from Laramie County in the annual bookmark contest! Pick up a bookmark of the winning designs at any library location. (All Ages; 2nd Floor)
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: June 3: Dinosaur Skeletons June 10: Superman/Superwoman June 17: Barrels & Floats (National Root Beer Float Day! We’ll provide treats during craft time.) June 24: Cow Puppets (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Our summer youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all are welcome to learn moves and strategies, and to just have fun! Children and teens in grades 2–12 are welcome to participate. (Grades 2–12; Early Literacy Center)
Your crafting adventure begins at the library! Make and take home a pop bottle firefly that will glow in the night, or create a handprint fish puppet to tell your own stories. (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 this teen-led group that enables you to tell your story through a creative medium of your choice. Drawing, storytelling, clay, poems, any way to get your story out is welcome! If you’ve always felt that you needed a place to be creative, this is the event for you! This is a creativity-friendly and judgment-free zone; all are welcome to ...
Explore how to use the library's latest resource to get to know our Wyoming birds! Volunteers from Cheyenne High Plains Audubon will help you learn how to use binoculars, field guides, and smart phone birding apps to discover our feathered friends and their habitats. Other resources—like birding checklists, field trips, and classes you can check out throughout the year—will also ...
Get ready to experience an exciting way to dig into controversial issues! The parliamentary format used by Braver Angels encourages everyone to speak or ask questions, ensures civility in disagreement, and strives for learning and better understanding for all. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Laramie County Library System and the Library Café will be closed all day on the following holidays (unless otherwise noted) Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents’ Day Easter Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Cheyenne Day Labor Day In-Service Training (held on the second Monday of October) Veterans Day Eve of Thanksgiving (library closes at 6 pm, Café closes at ...
June 12–August 18 Making art is an adventure, full of twists and turns. For this year’s annual LCLS Book Arts Show, University of Wyoming professor and coffee entrepreneur Kayla Clark welcomes artist-adventurers ranging from book artists to letterpress printers to writers to graphic designers. These artists from Wyoming and beyond showcase books in traditional and experimental formats, as well as ...
Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: June 6: I Love Books June 13: Neighborhoods June 20: Get Outdoors June 27: Things That Go
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. Spaces on Thursdays are limited, so click on a link below to RSVP. (Ages Birth–24 Months) Click Here to RSVP for Thursday, June 6 Click Here to ...
LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writer’s Creative – an established, teen-led group of writers – to bring you Teen Writing Club! Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come together and explore the creativity that happens when we collaborate and make space to be heard. We will have fun writing prompts, challenges, and time for sharing with ...
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)
Explore how to use the library’s latest resource to get to know our Wyoming birds! Kim Parfitt from Cheyenne High Plains Audubon is visiting the Burns Branch Library. She will be here to hel; you learn how to use binoculars, field guides, and smart phone birding apps to discover our feathered friends and their habitats. Most activities are geared toward ...
Join GEAR UP and LCCC at the library for our FAFSA Night event, where financial aid experts will guide you through the intricacies of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This opportunity allows students and their families to navigate the often-complex financial aid application process with confidence and ease. Bring your questions and concerns, and we will ...
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)
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: June 7: Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (PG) June 14: Lego Marvel Avengers: Code Red (G) June 21: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (PG) June ...
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching 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: June 7: Wish (PG) June 14: Brave (PG) June 21: Scooby Doo Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog (NR) June 28: The Secret Life of ...
Bonjour! Drop in for Belle & Sebastian (2013) and our adventure into France. Try some French snacks, crafts, and settle in to watch Belle & Sebastian with us! This movie is not rated. (Teens Grades 7–12; Cottonwood Room)
Enjoy a special after-hours event for the family with a Library Camp-Out Storytime! Read stories and sing songs around a “campfire,” then make your own “campfire,” complete with a “marshmallow” to toast. (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room)
June 1–30 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance moving past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help you research your family history using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org or ...
June 1–August 15 The Laramie County Library System is looking for adventuresome readers ready to sail the seas, soar through the skies, explore the stars, and everything in between. The best part? You’ll be richly rewarded for your daring spirit! We challenge you to read for at least twenty minutes a day for twenty-five days this summer. Starting June ...
May 5–September 4 Library Hours Enjoy the creativity of hundreds of 3rd and 4th grade students from Laramie County in the annual bookmark contest! Pick up a bookmark of the winning designs at any library location. (All Ages; 2nd Floor)
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: June 3: Dinosaur Skeletons June 10: Superman/Superwoman June 17: Barrels & Floats (National Root Beer Float Day! We’ll provide treats during craft time.) June 24: Cow Puppets (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Our summer youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all are welcome to learn moves and strategies, and to just have fun! Children and teens in grades 2–12 are welcome to participate. (Grades 2–12; Early Literacy Center)
Your crafting adventure begins at the library! Make and take home a pop bottle firefly that will glow in the night, or create a handprint fish puppet to tell your own stories. (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)
Make your thoughts heard! Join the discussion for a Tween Comic Book Club during the summer. We’ll provide the snacks, so all you need to do is bring the ideas! (Grades 4–7; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Join this teen-led group that enables you to tell your story through a creative medium of your choice. Drawing, storytelling, clay, poems, any way to get your story out is welcome! If you’ve always felt that you needed a place to be creative, this is the event for you! This is a creativity-friendly and judgment-free zone; all are welcome to ...
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, it’s time to take your taste buds on an adventure and ask yourself the ultimate question: “Will it s’more?” Try an assortment of unique variations of your favorite camping snack to determine if ...
For the month of June, we’ll be reading William Kennedy’s 2002 novel, Roscoe. After 26 years in Albany’s political spotlight, Roscoe Conway decides to retire his iron grip on the political machine he forged. When other big-time players decide to dismantle his legacy, he must step back into action to manage the fallout. A limited number of books are available; ...
Learn about different paths to civic engagement from a panel of experts on media, politics, legislating and rule-making, communicating, protesting, and nonprofit organizations. Come with your questions, and leave with an action plan! (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
June 12–August 18 Making art is an adventure, full of twists and turns. For this year’s annual LCLS Book Arts Show, University of Wyoming professor and coffee entrepreneur Kayla Clark welcomes artist-adventurers ranging from book artists to letterpress printers to writers to graphic designers. These artists from Wyoming and beyond showcase books in traditional and experimental formats, as well as ...
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 who 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 designed for preschoolers going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannen from Blossom Yoga Studio every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. We will practice yoga while seated or standing for 45 minutes. Afterward, participants are invited to share an inspiring literature-related item: a gratitude, a poignant poem, a favorite quote, book, movie, or podcast. All ...
Want to have a say in teen events and services at the library? We want your input! Come and join us for our ongoing VolunTeens Board. We will discuss what we like about the library and brainstorm new ideas for additional events and services. Space is limited so sign up by clicking the link below. Click Here to RSVP
Summer is the perfect time to make new friends! Come to the library Wednesday afternoons in June and spend time making fun summertime crafts, meeting new people, and planning many great adventures together. (Grades K–6; Cottonwood Room) Adventures by Date June 5: Friendship Bracelets June 12: Plant a Garden June 26: Bubble-Palooza!
Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: June 6: I Love Books June 13: Neighborhoods June 20: Get Outdoors June 27: Things That Go
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. Spaces on Thursdays are limited, so click on a link below to RSVP. (Ages Birth–24 Months) Click Here to RSVP for Thursday, June 6 Click Here to ...
What is an insect? In honor of National Insect Week, Burns Branch staff will be hosting an informational viewing event. We will have all sorts of insects for you to inspect including some beautiful butterflies and a giant grasshoppers! We look forward to seeing you there! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
Calling all adventurers! Join us as we read and choose our own adventure together! No need to read the book ahead of time. We will also make crafts, chat about what books we are reading, and do other fun things! This event is for children in grades K–2. (Grades K–2; Sage Room)
LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writer’s Creative – an established, teen-led group of writers – to bring you Teen Writing Club! Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come together and explore the creativity that happens when we collaborate and make space to be heard. We will have fun writing prompts, challenges, and time for sharing with ...
Join the group to learn how to make a mini macramé plant hanger for a cute artificial plant from our selection, or take it home to use on a mini-plant of your own choosing. Seats are limited so please click the link below to RSVP. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP
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)
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: June 7: Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (PG) June 14: Lego Marvel Avengers: Code Red (G) June 21: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (PG) June ...
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching 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: June 7: Wish (PG) June 14: Brave (PG) June 21: Scooby Doo Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog (NR) June 28: The Secret Life of ...
Come and join fellow members of the LGBTQ+ 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 Grades 7–12; Sage Room)
June 1–30 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance moving past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help you research your family history using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org or ...
Join us outside on the Performance Park platform for a special, outdoor version of Tales Together. Then, have fun playing with our sidewalk chalk! We will also have popsicles! (Children & Families; Performance Park)
June 1–August 15 The Laramie County Library System is looking for adventuresome readers ready to sail the seas, soar through the skies, explore the stars, and everything in between. The best part? You’ll be richly rewarded for your daring spirit! We challenge you to read for at least twenty minutes a day for twenty-five days this summer. Starting June ...
May 5–September 4 Library Hours Enjoy the creativity of hundreds of 3rd and 4th grade students from Laramie County in the annual bookmark contest! Pick up a bookmark of the winning designs at any library location. (All Ages; 2nd Floor)
