On Monday mornings, we invite you to come play with us! Each week we will feature a different playscape in the Early Literacy Center, along with suggestions of how to engage your child in guided play. (Ages 18 months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Guided Play Themes: January 3: Block Party January 10: Parachute Play January 24: Light Play January 31: ...
Get crafty at the library! Take home and make a pinecone snowy owl. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
January 4–29 Library Hours As part of the Smithsonian exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America on display at Laramie County Library in Cheyenne, we are asking for your help. Share your story of growing up or living in Burns, Pine Bluffs, or surrounding areas and towns. Write your story on one of the provided pages or submit it online by ...
January 4–31 Library Hours Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor to pick up a weekly craft packet to go along with the week’s early literacy classes. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Tuesdays: January 4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesdays: January 12, 19, 26 Thursdays: 6, 13, 20, 27 Saturday, January 22 (10:15–10:45am only) 10:15–10:45am and 11–11:30am Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! The library is limiting attendance capacities in an effort to safely host ...
Tuesdays: January 4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesdays: January 12, 19, 26 Thursdays: 6, 13, 20, 27 Saturday, January 22 (10:15–10:45am only) 10:15–10:45am and 11–11:30am Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! The library is limiting attendance capacities in an effort to safely host ...
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Nothing to Do. The library is limiting attendance capacities in an effort to safely host in-person events. Visit the 2nd floor Ask Here desk or call the library at 307-634-3561 to reserve a spot for this event. Please note that you MUST be ...
Come study and learn together with tutors from all three high schools. Cheyenne High School Study group will meet three times a week throughout the month of January. The group will meet in various locations in the library; please contact a library employee the day of to find out where it is being held. Email CheyenneHighStudy@hotmail.com with any further questions. ...
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 above to receive an email with the Zoom link. Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor to pick up a weekly craft packet to go along with the ...
Welcome to our event specifically geared towards adults with disabilities! This month, join us for a Library for All Movie Day! Enjoy some popcorn and other treats with your friends while watching a movie together. Please bring your staff with you. RSVP for the event above. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Come study and learn together with tutors from all three high schools. Cheyenne High School Study group will meet three times a week throughout the month of January. The group will meet in various locations in the library; please contact a library employee the day of to find out where it is being held. Email CheyenneHighStudy@hotmail.com with any further questions. ...
January 7–February 2 Library Hours Visit the 2nd floor of the library to enjoy the incredible creativity of Boys & Girls Club members! (All Ages; 2nd Floor)
Teens can make a wintery snow globe to take home with them! (Teens; Burns Branch Library)
Get crafty on Fridays! The holidays may be over but have fun creating a festive snow globe. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Still playing Fortnite? You are not alone! Come hop aboard the Battle Bus for some afternoon fun. The library is limiting attendance capacities in an effort to safely host in-person events for children and teens. Please RSVP for this event above to reserve your spot. (Teens; 2nd Floor-Teen Computers)
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a trivia champ? Join us for Jeopardy!® Battle for prizes and bragging rights! RSVP above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)
Sing, sway, laugh, and play with skilled educator Laura Sutton. The library is limiting attendance capacities in an effort to safely host in-person events. Visit the 2nd floor Ask Here desk or call the library at 307-634-3561 to reserve a spot for this event. Please note that you MUST be signed up in advance in order to attend. (Ages 2 ...
Come to the Pine Bluffs Branch Library to enjoy a movie recommended by the Smithsonian’s Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit film list. The film Heartland (rated PG) tells the story of a widow with a young daughter who travels to a ranch in Wyoming to manage the household of a rancher. After a while, the man and woman develop ...
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. ...
Come study and learn together with tutors from all three high schools. Cheyenne High School Study group will meet three times a week throughout the month of January. The group will meet in various locations in the library; please contact a library employee the day of to find out where it is being held. Email CheyenneHighStudy@hotmail.com with any further questions. ...
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’s theme is Winter Games Challenge. Build your own contestant and equipment to compete in a variety of winter sports challenges! The library is limiting attendance capacities in an effort to safely host in-person events. ...
Adults of all ages are welcome to come for social time and to enjoy coffee and treats. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Bring your own quilting project for a modern take on the classic quilting bee! Come to work on your own projects, see some friends, share some memories, make some new ones, and discover what our quilting community is doing! AND, if your fabric stash could use some refreshing, bring some pieces to swap, trade, and take home. Stay for an ...
This event has been canceled. Check out our events calendar for other fun activities for teens Are you a fan of classic cinema? Or maybe you just love watching a bad movie. Either way, the Cinemaniacs Club is for you! We will meet twice a month to watch and discuss half of the movie, while also talking about the film ...
Were all or most of your ancestors involved in farming and ranching? There are many good genealogy records available for farmers. We will look at the U.S. Census Agriculture Schedules, livestock brand books, homesteading records, probate records, agriculture associations, and newspapers to find clues about your family. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Book Club will meet twice during the month of January. We will review the first half of the book on the 13th and the second part on the 27th. Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal and desserts and drinks will be provided. We will be reading The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Quick book description: Ivan is ...
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day is an event organized by the IRS and its partners, including the Taxpayer Advocate Service, to educate the public about the EITC and educate them on the requirements to claim the credit. Join us to learn more about how workers and families can reduce their taxes and increase their refund amounts using the ...
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Nothing to Do. The library is limiting attendance capacities in an effort to safely host in-person events. Visit the 2nd floor Ask Here desk or call the library at 307-634-3561 to reserve a spot for this event. Please note that you MUST be ...
Join us at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library for an exciting discussion of The Burqa Cave with the Burns Book Club and Pine Bluffs Book Club. Author Dean Peterson will be there to respond to questions and give insights on his book. Refreshments will be provided. Please visit with staff or call 307-245-3646 for more information. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch ...
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 ...
We’ve been saving up all of our cardboard boxes to build something exciting! We’ll have the tools you need to build whatever you can think up! Children in grades K–2 are encouraged to sign up now, as space is limited! The library is limiting attendance capacities in an effort to safely host in-person events. Visit the 2nd floor Ask Here ...
Rural communities present challenges and opportunities in the field of medicine. Find out how technology is creating a positive patient experience in the areas of radiation therapy and cardio-vascular treatments. This event is presented by Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and Laramie County Library. RSVP above to reserve your in-person seat or to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; ...
Come to the Pine Bluffs Branch Library for an exciting evening with Chad and Theresa Brown as they share history and information about their local business, Pine Bluffs Distilling. What started as a home setup has now grown into something much bigger that allows them to support our community. Learn about some of the ingredients and bottling used for their ...
Join us for our January book discussion group. We’ll be reading Leslie Marmon Silko’s classic novel Ceremony, a moving tale of healing and identity steeped in mythological poignancy. RSVP above and then visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to retrieve a copy of the book. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
We’re going old school for this one. Come play some Classic NES games over in the Teen Lounge. The library is limiting attendance capacities in an effort to safely host in-person events for children and teens. Please RSVP for this event above to reserve your spot. (Teens; 2nd Floor-Teen Lounge)
Attention all guitarists and music enthusiasts! We are pleased to announce our One World Prairie Guitar Contest is back! If you’re eager to showcase your talents or want to come for an evening of music, this is the event for you. We are offering five competition categories: classical guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, miscellaneous stringed instrument, and 12 & under. ...
Enjoy an evening of musical performances by the winners of our annual One World Prairie Guitar Contest! (All Ages; Cottonwood Room)
Join us at the Burns Branch Library to try your hand at painting a watercolor landscape! All supplies will be provided. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
You’re invited to a party! A book party! Join us for a celebration of reading with young readers that’s a little bit early literacy class, and a little bit more! We will read and talk about books, sing, play, and learn. This month’s theme is Space. The library is limiting attendance capacities in an effort to safely host in-person events. ...
The cracks in the foundation lead to a body; is it the man who has been missing for five years? And is it an accident . . . or murder? Join your fellow detectives at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library to solve the mystery, “The Cracks in the Wall.” You must investigate the crime scenes and examine evidence to solve ...
Pros from the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) will be available to answer questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The workshop will include information on completing the application and understanding the deadlines. The EOC pros will explain where the application goes, who sees it, and how it is used. Corrections and verifications will also be reviewed. ...
Book Club will meet twice during the month of January. We will review the first half of the book on the 13th and the second part on the 27th. Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal and desserts and drinks will be provided. We will be reading The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Quick book description: Ivan is ...
Enjoy a movie recommended by the Smithsonian’s Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit film list. The Magic of Ordinary Days (rated PG) is set in 1944 and tells the story of an educated, young woman who becomes pregnant out of wedlock. She is pressured into an arranged marriage with a lonely Colorado farmer who utilizes the work of Japanese-Americans from ...
Join us for a fun night of BINGO! Pick up your BINGO kit at the 2nd floor Ask Here desk beginning January 21st. Space is limited, so RSVP above to receive your Zoom link! (Children & Families; Live via Zoom)
February 1–March 15 All Hours It’s almost time for the Wyoming Book Awards! Wyoming has three book awards to give out and we need you to decide which books to give them to! Read at least three of the ten nominated books in your age category and then vote for your favorite. You can also nominate a book for next ...
February 1–28 Library Hours Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor to pick up a weekly craft packet to go along with the week’s early literacy classes. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; 2nd Floor)
February 1–28 Library Hours To celebrate Children’s Author & Illustrator Week, we invite you to put on your creativity cap and design a diorama based on your favorite book. Need a shoe box to get you started? We have some! Bring your complete diorama to the library for display and to be entered in our contest. Winning dioramas in each ...
Get crafty on Tuesdays! Make and take home a felt-melted snowman as we eagerly await spring. Add a magnet and stick it to your locker or refrigerator! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Tuesdays: February 1, 8, 15, 22 Wednesdays: February 2, 16, 23 Thursdays: February 3, 10, 17, 24 10:15–10:45am and 11–11:30am Saturdays: February 12, 26 (10:15–10:45am only) Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! The library is limiting attendance capacities in an effort to ...
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library) Themes by week: February 3: Space February 10: Snowmen February 17: Bath and Bedtime February 24: Family
Tuesdays: February 1, 8, 15, 22 Wednesdays: February 2, 16, 23 Thursdays: February 3, 10, 17, 24 10:15–10:45am and 11–11:30am Saturdays: February 12, 26 (10:15–10:45am only) Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! The library is limiting attendance capacities in an effort to ...
