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Boomers: Side-gigs and Freelancing in Retirement
Ready to retire but don’t want to quit working altogether? Need a flexible “side-gig” to occupy some of your time? Come and chat with like-minded boomers and discover your next adventure. Drop in to enjoy a light morning snack and walk through an easy exercise that can help you decide whether self-employment or part-time work will meet your needs. Presented in partnership with Wyoming Women’s Business Center. (Adults; Willow Room)
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 December 6: Mickey’s Christmas Carol (rated G) December 13: Toy Story 4 (rated G) December 20: No Movie This Week December 27: The Lion King (rated PG)
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 December 6: Merry Madagascar (rated NR) December 13: Mickey’s Christmas Carol (rated G) December 20: Arthur Christmas (rated PG) December 27: Santa Paws 2 (rated G)
Gamers Unite!
If you're a fan of video game competition, modding, and restoring old hardware, then this is the perfect club for you! Check our activity schedule at the teen desk to see what we're doing this month. (Grades 7–12; Sage Room)
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
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. Come to our special storytime the next day, December 7, at 10:15am to see all that your friend got to…
Storytime for Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Did you bring your special friend to spend the night at the library? If so, you’re invited to a special storytime to see all the great things that your stuffed animal got to do! (Pre-K–Grade 6; Early Literacy Center)
Make It Monday (Burns Branch)
Make and take home a craft stick Christmas tree that’s perfect for the holiday season! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Seniors and Veterans Connect (Burns Branch)
Seniors and veterans are invited to enjoy refreshments and free activities. December 9 is all about “Remembering the Holidays” and on December 23, there will be a showing of the movie Coat of Many Colors (not rated), Dolly Parton’s true story of the simple gift that changed her life forever. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Fun for Kids! (Burns Branch)
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and more. (Pre-K; Burns Branch Library) Themes by Week December 5: Pigs A Plenty December 10: Here Comes Santa
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 December 3: Art & Imagination Week of December 10: Pigs A Plenty Week of December 17: Here Comes Santa! Week of December 24: No Storytime This Week Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week
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 December 3: Art & Imagination Week of December 10: Pigs A Plenty Week of December 17: Here Comes Santa! Week of December 24: No Storytime This Week Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week
Introduction to Nonprofit Proposal Writing
Are you new to nonprofit proposal writing or want a quick refresher? This class will provide you with an overview of how to write standard project proposals to a foundation. It will include the basic elements of a proposal, the “dos” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal, and how to follow up whether the answer is yes or no. Presented in partnership with Funding Information Network by Candid and L2B. (Adults; Windflower Room)
Yoga Together
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Winter Holiday. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Cottonwood 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 December 3: Art & Imagination Week of December 10: Pigs A Plenty Week of December 17: Here Comes Santa! Week of December 24: No Storytime This Week Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week
Business Tax Preparation & IRS Problem Solving
Do you find yourself scrambling to prepare for tax season? Have you been late filing your taxes in the past? This workshop will help you understand the documents you need to gather for tax season and build your confidence for a meeting with a tax preparer. The Taxpayer Advocate Service will also be available to answer questions regarding IRS tax problems and recommend changes to prevent future tax problems. Presented in partnership with the Wyoming Women’s Business Center, Taxpayer Advocate…
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 December 5: Pigs A Plenty December 12: Art & Imagination December 19: Here Comes Santa December 26: No Storytime This Week
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 December 3: Art & Imagination Week of December 10: Pigs A Plenty Week of December 17: Here Comes Santa! Week of December 24: No Storytime This Week Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week
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 December 3: Art & Imagination Week of December 10: Pigs A Plenty Week of December 17: Here Comes Santa! Week of December 24: No Storytime This Week Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week
Pokémon League: Cosmic Eclipse
Fall Pokémon League continues! The Cosmic Eclipse expansion has arrived, so let’s discuss new battle strategies. Then, join us for the Stadium Tourney where you could win booster packs or other Pokémon swag at the end of the month! (Grades 7–12; Teen Lounge) Pokémon League: December 5, 12, 19 Stadium Tourney: December 26