Events Search and Views Navigation
List of Events
Stories on My Own
This storytime is designed for older preschool children to practice sitting, listening, following directions, and interacting with others their age in a group setting without their caregivers. (Ages 3 – 5; Sage Room) Storytime Themes Week of October 1: Fall Stories Week of October 8: Wiggle and Giggle Week of October 15: Dinosaurs Week of October 22: Zoo Stories Week of October 29: Halloween Stories
Tales Together
Join us for an interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Storytime Themes Week of October 1: Fall Stories Week of October 8: Wiggle and Giggle Week of October 15: Dinosaurs Week of October 22: Zoo Stories Week of October 29: Halloween Stories
Start Your Own Business
Learn the basic steps to starting a small business in Wyoming, including evaluating the feasibility of your business concept and preparing a business plan. Presented in partnership with Wyoming SBDC Network and L2B. (Adults; Willow Room)
Stories on My Own
This storytime is designed for older preschool children to practice sitting, listening, following directions, and interacting with others their age in a group setting without their caregivers. (Ages 3 – 5; Sage Room) Storytime Themes Week of October 1: Fall Stories Week of October 8: Wiggle and Giggle Week of October 15: Dinosaurs Week of October 22: Zoo Stories Week of October 29: Halloween Stories
Tales Together
Join us for an interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Storytime Themes Week of October 1: Fall Stories Week of October 8: Wiggle and Giggle Week of October 15: Dinosaurs Week of October 22: Zoo Stories Week of October 29: Halloween Stories
STRAWS Documentary
STRAWS is a documentary that charts the history of straws and continues to present-day issues that surround our current culture’s obsession with single use conveniences. Used once and tossed, billions of non-recyclable plastic straws are used annually, winding up in landfills, littering streets, and finding their way to oceans. The Ocean Conservancy ranks straws as the number five most popular collected item at beach cleanups. The program will be led by Kelly Wright, the head of the Wyoming Inland Ocean…
Fun for Kids! (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Join us for an interactive storytime session designed to practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Pre-K; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by Week October 3: Aaargh! Pirates October 10: Forest Friends October 17: Fall Stories October 24: Wiggle and Giggle October 31: Halloween Stories
Stories on My Own
This storytime is designed for older preschool children to practice sitting, listening, following directions, and interacting with others their age in a group setting without their caregivers. (Ages 3 – 5; Sage Room) Storytime Themes Week of October 1: Fall Stories Week of October 8: Wiggle and Giggle Week of October 15: Dinosaurs Week of October 22: Zoo Stories Week of October 29: Halloween Stories
Tales Together
Join us for an interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Storytime Themes Week of October 1: Fall Stories Week of October 8: Wiggle and Giggle Week of October 15: Dinosaurs Week of October 22: Zoo Stories Week of October 29: Halloween Stories
Pokémon League
Welcome to the first leg of the Fall Pokémon League! Our Gym Leaders are waiting for your challenge and will reward you with a badge if you can defeat them. Don’t forget about our monthly Tourney where you could win booster packs, a stylish playmat, or other Pokémon swag. (Grades 7-12; Teen Lounge) Pokémon League: October 3, 10, 17, 24 Pokémon Tourney: October 31
Brown Bag Book Club (2nd half of book)
Book club will meet twice during the month of October. We will review the first half of the book on October 10 and the second half on October 24. Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal. Desserts and drinks will be provided. We will be reading The Iron Trial. Book description: All his life, Call has been warned by his father to stay away from magic. To succeed at the Iron Trial and be admitted into the vaunted Magisterium school…
Baby Lapsit
Join us for a short storytime session 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)
Friday Matinee (Burns Branch)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch a matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library) Movies by Week October 4: Wonder Park (rated PG) October 11: UglyDolls (rated PG) October 18: Monster Family (rated PG) October 25: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (rated G)
Positive Aging
In the film POMS (rated PG-13), a group of women form a cheerleading squad at their retirement home, showing that you’re never too old to “bring it” while tackling a few tough issues in the meantime. Enjoy free popcorn and a discussion afterward. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Movies at the Library (Pine Bluffs Branch)
Come to the library on Friday afternoons to watch a variety of family-friendly films. We’ll watch a different movie each week. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks to enjoy as you watch! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Movies by Week October 4: Dog Town (rated NR) October 11: Wonder Park (rated PG) October 18: A Dog’s Way Home (rated PG) October 25: Tall Tales from the Magical Garden of Antoon Krings (rated PG)
Gamers Unite!
Are you into video games or interested in modding and restoring old hardware? Come and see what our club is doing this month and join in on the fun. (Grades 7-12; Sage Room)
After-Hours: Tween Mystery at the Monster Mansion
The Count is throwing his annual dinner party at the “Monster Mansion” and you’re invited! But beware, the night suddenly turns spooky when celebrated author Frankie Shelley disappears. Follow the clues that could lead you to the truth of what happened and you could escape from the mansion unscathed. Finger foods and potions will be served and be sure to wear your spiffiest, spookiest costume for a chance to win a prize. . *After-hours events require a signed permission slip…
Tales Together
Join us for an interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Storytime Themes Week of October 1: Fall Stories Week of October 8: Wiggle and Giggle Week of October 15: Dinosaurs Week of October 22: Zoo Stories Week of October 29: Halloween Stories
SaturD&D
Ever wanted to try out Dungeons & Dragons? Or find a party to play with? Then roll for initiative and join us for character creation and intro to campaigns this month. (Grades 7-12; Teen Lounge)
Young Readers Book Party
You’re invited to a party-a book party! Join us for a celebration of reading with young readers that’s a little bit storytime and a little bit book club. We will read, sing, play, learn, and talk about books! (Grades Pre-K-2; Early Literacy Center) Themes: Week of October 6: Fall Leaf Art Week of October 13: Wiggle and Giggle Parachute Party Week of October 20: Dinosaur STEM Week of October 27: Mysterious Mystery