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ImPAWsible I Spy Book Celebrity Pets
June 1–30 Library Hours Can you find Harry the Dirty Dog, Pete the Cat, or Clifford? What about the Cat in the Hat or Bad Kitty? Visit the Pine Bluffs Branch Library’s I Spy display and try your hand at spying some of our favorite famous literary pets. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
National Selfie Day
On average, 93 million selfies are taken per day–why not take one at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library? We are celebrating National Selfie Day with books and book selfie stations! Pose with Harry Potter (capes and wands provided) or post a pic on our Tome Throne. Summer Reading scavenger hunters: don’t forget to send your scavenging selfies to the library at pbab@lclsonline.org (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Virtual Book Art Club (RSVP Required)
Love books? Love art? Then join us for a fun workshop making book art! All summer long, we will be exploring all the fun ways to make beautiful art from books! Stop in starting on June 7 for a supply kit for the month-long club. Can’t make it to all the meetings? That’s ok! Join any time. RSVP for this event above to receive the Zoom link via email. (Grades K–6; Live via Zoom)
Virtual Next Level Gaming (RSVP Required)
Been itching for some Minecraft, Jackbox, or Twitch Plays: Pokémon? Join our Next Level community and help decide what we play together next. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem! Laramie County Library is now offering 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. You will receive the Discord invite link and information needed to create an account when you…
Choose Your Own Adventure Readaloud Book Club (RSVP Required)
Calling all adventurers! Join us outdoors this summer for our club in Performance Park just outside the west entrance of the library! Every week we will be reading and choosing 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! Sign up now as spots are limited. This event is for children in grades K–3. Masks and social distancing are…
Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)
Join us for a live virtual Tales Together via Zoom! During this interactive Early Literacy Class we will practice new skills, incorporate books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! RSVP for this class above and receive an email with a Zoom link for the live event. Each week, we will offer three chances to participate in an Early Literacy Class! A virtual class on Tuesday at 10am, a virtual class on Thursday at 10am, and pre-recorded sessions posted throughout the summer…
Virtual Listen to Your Art (RSVP Required)
Want to express yourself? Join our art club just for teens! Pick up your art supplies kit at the Burns or Pine Bluffs Branch Library and then meet with us virtually as we show you how to create melted crayon art worthy of display on your wall. RSVP for this event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Teens; Live via Zoom)
Brown Bag Book Club (RSVP Required)
Brown Bag Book Club will meet twice during the month of June in the Performance Park just outside the west entrance of the library. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged. We will review the first half of the book on the 10th and the second half of the book on the 24th. Participants can bring their “sack lunch” and we will provide the drinks and desserts, along with a fun activity! This month, we will be reading The Wizard…
Virtual Taxpayer Advocate Service Overview (RSVP Required)
Learn more about the Wyoming Taxpayer Advocate Service office and the free services they offer. This presentation will highlight their role and what they are doing to improve public engagement with the IRS. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Yoga Together at Lions Park
We’re doing Yoga Together in the park! This summer, we will be meeting once a month in-person for this interactive Early Literacy Class where we will practice stretching, movement, and mindfulness through books, songs, interactive play, and more! This month we will be at Lions Park across from the Cheyenne Municipal Pool and next to the replica of the Statue of Liberty. Yoga mats will be available for this event, but make sure to bring your water and put on…
Virtual Teen Dungeons & Dragons (RSVP Required)
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 is now offering 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. You will receive the Discord invite link and information needed to create an account when you RSVP for…
Narratives of the Possible: Artists’ Books
June 10–August 10 Library Hours University of Wyoming art professor and artist Mark Ritchie curated this annual invitational exhibit featuring renowned artists from Wyoming, across the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, France, and the United Kingdom. Pieces include traditional codex forms, sculptural forms incorporating bookmaking techniques, narrative on film strips, and more. (All Ages; All Floors)
Believe the imPAWsible! Bookmark Contest Exhibit
June 1–September 7 Library Hours Enjoy the creativity of hundreds of 3rd and 4th grade students from throughout Laramie County in the annual bookmark contest! Pick up a bookmark of the winning designs at any library location. (All Ages; All Branches)
Virtual Safari Club (RSVP Required)
It’s time to explore the imPAWsible animals of our world! Join our companion club to Oliver’s Animal Adventures as we learn more about the amazing animal featured each week! This session, learn all about the Lynx and what makes this cat so special! RSVP for this event above to receive the Zoom link via email. (Grades Pre-K–2; Live via Zoom)
Summer Reading Challenge 2021: Believe the imPAWsible!
Read for prizes in our annual Summer Reading Challenge! With ticket drawings, completion prizes, and events throughout the summer, it is sure to be a doggone good time! Visit LaramieCountyLibrary.org/summer-reading-challenge-2021 to begin this year’s Summer Reading adventure by registering for a Beanstack account or signing in with your existing account. Track your reading progress in Beanstack until you reach the final goal of 1200 minutes for the summer, then head to your local library in Cheyenne, Burns, Pine Bluffs, or…
Summer Soiree: From Pen to Print
Join fellow readers, library lovers, and book worms at The Office Bar and Grill for Laramie County Library Foundation’s afternoon event celebrating some of Wyoming’s incredible authors! Enjoy appetizers, desserts, and summer drinks while listening to four Wyoming authors discuss their writing and publishing process, sharing how their amazing works make it from pen to print. Bring your favorite books or purchase new ones to be signed by our local authors at the end of the event. Tickets are $50…
Virtual Magic Club
New Videos Mondays: June 14, 21, 28 Come learn simple tricks and illusions with Your Magic Library. Each week, we will have entertaining step-by-step instructions on magic and stage performance, which helps to develop physical and social skills in learners of all ages. Materials for each video will be available on the 2nd floor or using the library’s curbside pick-up service. Visit https://lclsonline.org/virtual-magic-club/ any time throughout the week to watch these magic videos! This club is great for grades 3–6.…
Virtual Oliver’s Animal Adventures
Join Oliver as he explores the fantastic world of new animals. This is a five week series from June 21st through the month of July. Stop by the 2nd floor or use the library’s curbside pick-up service to pick up a fun, interactive puppet activity each week. Visit https://lclsonline.org/virtual-olivers-animal-adventures/ any time throughout the week to watch these fun videos! (Grades Pre-K–2; Library Website)
Postcards from Tales Together: Pre-Recorded Early Literacy Class
Mondays: June 7, 14, 21, 28 10–10:30am *can be watched at any time throughout the summer Experience special pre-recorded sessions of Tales Together that explore different places throughout Laramie County! A new session teaching skills that incorporate books, songs, rhymes, movement and more will be posted each Monday morning. These special pre-recorded classes will only be available to watch through the summer, so don’t delay in exploring our community with us . . . virtually! Click here to participate: https://lclsonline.org/early-literacy-programming/…
Take It and Make It Mondays
Get crafty on Mondays! Visit the Burns Branch Library to pick up a craft packet to take home and create an animal soda pop planter, seeds included! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)