Gardening in Laramie County isn’t like gardening on the coasts or even like gardening in Fort Collins, but success can be yours! Join us to learn how gardeners on the High Plains grow food for their tables. We will be focusing on seed starting and nursery set-up for the 2023 vegetable growing season. Presented by the Seed Library of Laramie ...
Beginning January 1, 2023, we are encouraging children ages 3–5 (and their parents/caregivers) to read Laramie County Library System’s 100 Books for Every Child as part of an ongoing Beanstack challenge! These 100 books were carefully curated by Laramie County Library System’s youth librarians who recommend that the titles are read to every child before they enter Kindergarten. After you ...
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. (Grades Pre-K–2; Early Literacy Center)
January 9–February 5 Library Hours Visit the 2nd floor of the library to enjoy the incredible creativity of Boys & Girls Club members! (All Ages; 2nd Floor)
Get crafty at the Burns Branch Library! Make and take home a paper-chain snowman while warming up at the library. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a paper-chain snowman as you warm up in the library. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
January 3–31 Library Hours Beat the winter blues with this reading challenge! Complete the bingo sheet and you will earn a small prize. One lucky reader will win the prize drawing. (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 us for fun and interesting activities during your trip to the library. At each hangout we will offer crafts, STEM, or improv activities. You never know what you will get, so come and see what’s happening! (Grades 3–12; Sage Room)
An overview of Alzheimer’s disease science and the latest advances in research on prevention, treatment, and possible cures. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association and Wyoming 211. Attendees can participate in person or via Zoom. Attendees can participate in person or via Zoom. Visit https://bit.ly/AlzLaramieCounty to register and receive Zoom information. (Adults; Sunflower Room or via Zoom)
Join us this January in reading Gillian Flynn’s gritty thriller, Gone Girl. Nick and Amy Dunne spin a not-so-fun tale of the unraveling of their deeply dysfunctional marriage. Go to the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to get your copy of the book and join us on the last Tuesday of the month for tea and scones. (Adults; Windflower Room)
Come laugh and learn at Improv for Teens! Create scenes through improvisational games, work cooperatively with others, and build real life skills. Experience new ways to think on your feet and unlock your creative potential in a supportive collaborative environment! (Teens; Sage Room)
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 vote for your favorite in our Beanstack challenge. Keep reading from the nominee ...
February 1–28 Library Hours Whether you are starting a business, helping a nonprofit, finding a new job, or exploring money management resources, Library 2 Business (L2B) can connect you with community experts and reliable resources. Go to lclsonline.org/services/l2b/ or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk and sign up for a free and personalized consultation with the Business Services Coordinator. ...
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 that 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 meant for preschoolers who will be going into kindergarten in the fall of 2023. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
In honor of World Read-Aloud Day, we invite you to have a furry good time with our friend Deborah Morrison and her therapy canine companion, Madison. Everyone loves to hear a story, even Madison, and here’s your chance to practice reading aloud to her. This event is presented in alliance with Canines for Christ. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch ...
February 1–28 Library Hours Drop into the library to pick up a bingo reading challenge sheet and show how much you love to read. Complete the READO sheet and return it to the library to receive a cool prize! (Pre-K–Grade 5; Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries)
February 1–28 Library Hours Puzzle away with our collaborative art project! Select a random puzzle piece and design to your heart’s content with the provided art supplies. When done, add your creative piece to the puzzle. At the end of the month we will get to enjoy the finished puzzle art masterpiece. (Grades K–12; Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries)
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will be available throughout the day to educate taxpayers on filing accurate tax returns, provide refund timing information, and inform taxpayers about self-help tools and resources for checking on refund statuses. TAS can also assist individuals and small businesses with tax issues they have not been able to resolve with the IRS. Take advantage of ...
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 below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: February 2: Snowmen February 9: Space February 16: Bath and Bedtime February 23: Family
Welcome to our new “Guided Play” early literacy class. Enjoy a few stories on Blocks and Building, then play together with our awesome collection of blocks! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of block play. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
January 6–February 9 Library Hours On pages removed from antique books, artist Jennie Kiessling combines practicing abstract art with the story of her Italian ancestors through the words of her family. Her work encourages viewers to consider their own family’s stories and words. Enjoy this exhibit on the library’s 1st and 3rd floors, and visit Clay Paper Scissors Gallery in ...
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; Early Literacy Center)
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: February 3: Aladdin (PG) February 10: Lady and the Tramp (G) February 17: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG) February 24: The Bad Guys (PG)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch 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: February 3: The Bad Guys (PG) February 10: Aladdin (PG) February 17: Gnomeo and Juliet (G) February 24: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch 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: March 3: Horton Hears a Who (G) March 10: Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (PG) March 17: Brave (PG) March 24: Nanny ...
We’re taking storytime to the museum! Head on over to the Wyoming State Museum for their Family Day to participate in one of our early literacy storytimes and other fun activities. Visit the Wyoming State Museum’s website at wyomuseum.wyo.gov to register for the event. This month’s Family Day theme is Wyoming Winter. (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central Ave.)
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. ...
Mini golf in January? It may be cold outside, but this fun is inside where it is toasty and warm! Challenge your family to see who the champion is and finish off your nine holes with some tasty cocoa and marshmallows. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The last round will start at 6:50pm, so don’t wait too ...
Beginning January 1, 2023, we are encouraging children ages 3–5 (and their parents/caregivers) to read Laramie County Library System’s 100 Books for Every Child as part of an ongoing Beanstack challenge! These 100 books were carefully curated by Laramie County Library System’s youth librarians who recommend that the titles are read to every child before they enter Kindergarten. After you ...
Let us introduce you to our StoryWalk® title for February: Bad Dog by Mike Boldt. We will meet in the Willow Room, but the StoryWalk® will be outside, so dress for the weather! Afterwards, we will have snacks and crafts in the Willow Room. If you can’t make it to the StoryWalk® Sunday event, the outdoor StoryWalk® is available rain ...
Make and take home a heart-shaped bird feeder to show kindness to our feathered friends! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a heart-shaped bird feeder to show kindness to our feathered friends. (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 us for fun and interesting activities during your trip to the library. At each hangout we will offer crafts, STEM, or improv activities. You never know what you will get, so come and see what’s happening! (Grades 3–12; Sage Room)
This program teaches caregivers to decode verbal and behavioral communication by someone with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Participants will leave with strategies for meaningful connection with people in early, middle, and late stage dementia. Attendees can participate in person or via Zoom. Visit https://bit.ly/AlzLaramieCounty to register and receive Zoom information. (Adults; Sunflower Room or via Zoom)
In celebration of Black History Month, join us as we explore the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Faith Ringgold through books, art appreciation, and art projects. You can take your artwork home, or put it on display in the library! (Grades K–6; Early Literacy Center)
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 vote for your favorite in our Beanstack challenge. Keep reading from the nominee ...
February 1–28 Library Hours Whether you are starting a business, helping a nonprofit, finding a new job, or exploring money management resources, Library 2 Business (L2B) can connect you with community experts and reliable resources. Go to lclsonline.org/services/l2b/ or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk and sign up for a free and personalized consultation with the Business Services Coordinator. ...
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Love and Friendship. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
Grab your cards, grab your friends, and join us for Pokémon Jr.! We will be playing the fun and exciting Pokémon Trading Card Game or PTCG! (Grades K–8; 2nd Floor)
February 1–28 Library Hours Drop into the library to pick up a bingo reading challenge sheet and show how much you love to read. Complete the READO sheet and return it to the library to receive a cool prize! (Pre-K–Grade 5; Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries)
February 1–28 Library Hours Puzzle away with our collaborative art project! Select a random puzzle piece and design to your heart’s content with the provided art supplies. When done, add your creative piece to the puzzle. At the end of the month we will get to enjoy the finished puzzle art masterpiece. (Grades K–12; Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries)
Are you new to town? Trying to meet new people? Join us for a casual night of “speed friending” and meet a new pal! Feel free to bring friends or join us individually. Snacks and supplies for Valentine’s–or anti-Valentine’s–cards will be provided. Reserve your spot below. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP
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 below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: February 2: Snowmen February 9: Space February 16: Bath and Bedtime February 23: Family
Do you have a preschooler that 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 meant for preschoolers who will be going into kindergarten in the fall of 2023. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
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)
Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science, and LEGO® fun! For February, we’ll make a sweet take-home treat and do Valentine’s Day crafts. Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
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; Early Literacy Center)
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: February 3: Aladdin (PG) February 10: Lady and the Tramp (G) February 17: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG) February 24: The Bad Guys (PG)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch 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: February 3: The Bad Guys (PG) February 10: Aladdin (PG) February 17: Gnomeo and Juliet (G) February 24: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch 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: March 3: Horton Hears a Who (G) March 10: Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (PG) March 17: Brave (PG) March 24: Nanny ...
Please join us in viewing an adaptation of Robert James Waller’s romantic novel Bridges of Madison County (rated PG-13, 2001). A photojournalist and housewife have a brief encounter that changes their lives forever. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided as you delight in the chemistry of Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. Discussion to follow. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Do you like crafts? Want to make something special for Valentine’s Day? Come join us and make a fun Valentine’s Day craft that you can keep for yourself or gift to others! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Join Wyoming historian Kylie McCormick to commemorate the anniversary of women’s suffrage in our state! From Kylie’s website: “In 1869 Wyoming made history as the first U.S. territory to give women the right to vote. Fifty-one years later, the nation followed Wyoming’s lead. A fresh take on a longstanding controversy, this presentation offers critical new evidence to Wyoming’s suffrage story ...
Sing, sway, laugh, and play with skilled educator Laura Sutton. (Ages 2–5; Early Literacy Center)
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. ...
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, learn about galaxies in outer space and make a galaxy jar to give to someone you think is out of this world! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
Beginning January 1, 2023, we are encouraging children ages 3–5 (and their parents/caregivers) to read Laramie County Library System’s 100 Books for Every Child as part of an ongoing Beanstack challenge! These 100 books were carefully curated by Laramie County Library System’s youth librarians who recommend that the titles are read to every child before they enter Kindergarten. After you ...
Make and take home a heart-shaped bird feeder to show kindness to our feathered friends! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a heart-shaped bird feeder to show kindness to our feathered friends. (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)
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. Participants will learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement. Participants will use hands-on tools to help ...
Come laugh and learn at Improv for Teens! Create scenes through improvisational games, work cooperatively with others, and build real life skills. Experience new ways to think on your feet and unlock your creative potential in a supportive collaborative environment! (Teens; Sage Room)
It’s a Valentine’s Day night out for you and your favorite crafting partner! Join us for an adults-only, fun and easy paint-along accompanied by a yummy hot cocoa bar! We are offering two evenings of Paint ‘N Sip fun; RSVP below for the February 14 session. 18 and over, please. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP for the February ...
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 vote for your favorite in our Beanstack challenge. Keep reading from the nominee ...
February 1–28 Library Hours Whether you are starting a business, helping a nonprofit, finding a new job, or exploring money management resources, Library 2 Business (L2B) can connect you with community experts and reliable resources. Go to lclsonline.org/services/l2b/ or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk and sign up for a free and personalized consultation with the Business Services Coordinator. ...
Do you have a preschooler that 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 meant for preschoolers who will be going into kindergarten in the fall of 2023. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
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)
Wednesday, February 15 miércoles 15 de febrero 6–7pm Join us for a special Spanish/English storytime in collaboration with the Cheyenne Hispanic Festival. Come enjoy special stories, songs, snacks, and a craft in Spanish and English! Our theme this month will be Shapes. Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español ...
It’s a Valentine’s Day night out for you and your favorite crafting partner! Join us for an adults-only, fun and easy paint-along accompanied by a yummy hot cocoa bar! We are offering two evenings of Paint ‘N Sip fun; RSVP below for the February 15 session. 18 and over, please. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP for the February ...
February 1–28 Library Hours Drop into the library to pick up a bingo reading challenge sheet and show how much you love to read. Complete the READO sheet and return it to the library to receive a cool prize! (Pre-K–Grade 5; Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries)
February 1–28 Library Hours Puzzle away with our collaborative art project! Select a random puzzle piece and design to your heart’s content with the provided art supplies. When done, add your creative piece to the puzzle. At the end of the month we will get to enjoy the finished puzzle art masterpiece. (Grades K–12; Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries)
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 below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: February 2: Snowmen February 9: Space February 16: Bath and Bedtime February 23: Family
Do you have a preschooler that 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 meant for preschoolers who will be going into kindergarten in the fall of 2023. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
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)
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)
We’ve got the daubers! We’ve got the cards! We’ve got the cage and the BINGO balls! All we need is you! Come join other families as we share in the timeless fun of BINGO. Join us for snacks, prizes, and lots of fun! (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room)
Come hear from members of the Cheyenne-High Plains Audubon Society as they discuss common birds in our area in preparation for the Great Backyard Bird Count, an annual science project for everyday citizens. This event will be followed by a birding event in Lions Park on February 18. Families are welcome. (Adults & Families; Sunflower Room)
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; Early Literacy Center)
Join Maestro William Intriligator and guest electric guitarist D.J. Sparr for an informal and entertaining discussion including musical insights about the concert on February 18. Patrons may attend in person in the Cottonwood Room, or view the livestream on the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s Facebook page. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
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: February 3: Aladdin (PG) February 10: Lady and the Tramp (G) February 17: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG) February 24: The Bad Guys (PG)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch 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: February 3: The Bad Guys (PG) February 10: Aladdin (PG) February 17: Gnomeo and Juliet (G) February 24: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch 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: March 3: Horton Hears a Who (G) March 10: Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (PG) March 17: Brave (PG) March 24: Nanny ...
It’s time to dance dance dance the night away. Join us for our Valentine’s Day Silent Rave! You’ll get your own set of headphones so you can be dancing by yourself in a room with other people dancing by themselves. It’s weird, but it works! You can also request 5 songs that will be added to our playlist for the ...
Join members of the Cheyenne-High Plains Audubon Society and Laramie County Library System for a birding excursion! We will meet in front of the Paul Smith Children’s Village before counting birds together in Lions Park. A limited number of binoculars will be provided and families are welcome. (Adults & Families; Paul Smith Children’s Village-616 S. Lions Park Drive)
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Love and Friendship. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Join us for an exciting discussion of A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Please bring a lunch for yourself to enjoy during our book hour. Then, catch a ride on the community bus to Kimball, NE to watch the 2pm matinee showing of A Man Called Otto (rated PG-13) starring Tom Hanks at the Goodhand Theater. For more information ...
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. ...
We will discuss the complicated history of Germany and Germanic regions of Europe, and the various waves of German immigration to the U.S. along with the many resources available for genealogy researchers both in the U.S. and in Europe. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Beginning January 1, 2023, we are encouraging children ages 3–5 (and their parents/caregivers) to read Laramie County Library System’s 100 Books for Every Child as part of an ongoing Beanstack challenge! These 100 books were carefully curated by Laramie County Library System’s youth librarians who recommend that the titles are read to every child before they enter Kindergarten. After you ...
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! Make and take home a heart-shaped bird feeder to show kindness to our feathered friends. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
February 20–April 16 Library Hours Enjoy wonderful art created by K–6 students in Laramie County School District #1. Visit all three floors of the library to see the creative wonders! (All Ages; All Floors)
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 fun and interesting activities during your trip to the library. At each hangout we will offer crafts, STEM, or improv activities. You never know what you will get, so come and see what’s happening! (Grades 3–12; Sage Room)
Calling all future astronauts! Do you have what it takes to go into space? Complete our fun and engaging space tasks to learn a little of what it takes to be an astronaut. (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Join us for a special unity storytime in celebration of Black History Month! We will read a couple books, create a craft, and eat some snacks. (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center) Click here to learn about our Black History Month Artists Study
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 vote for your favorite in our Beanstack challenge. Keep reading from the nominee ...
February 1–28 Library Hours Whether you are starting a business, helping a nonprofit, finding a new job, or exploring money management resources, Library 2 Business (L2B) can connect you with community experts and reliable resources. Go to lclsonline.org/services/l2b/ or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk and sign up for a free and personalized consultation with the Business Services Coordinator. ...
Do you have a preschooler that 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 meant for preschoolers who will be going into kindergarten in the fall of 2023. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
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)
Grab your cards, grab your friends, and join us for Pokémon Jr.! We will be playing the fun and exciting Pokémon Trading Card Game or PTCG! (Grades K–8; 2nd Floor)
February 1–28 Library Hours Drop into the library to pick up a bingo reading challenge sheet and show how much you love to read. Complete the READO sheet and return it to the library to receive a cool prize! (Pre-K–Grade 5; Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries)
February 1–28 Library Hours Puzzle away with our collaborative art project! Select a random puzzle piece and design to your heart’s content with the provided art supplies. When done, add your creative piece to the puzzle. At the end of the month we will get to enjoy the finished puzzle art masterpiece. (Grades K–12; Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries)
Virtual Tales Together has been CANCELED for February 23. 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 below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom)
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: February 2: Snowmen February 9: Space February 16: Bath and Bedtime February 23: Family
Do you have a preschooler that 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 meant for preschoolers who will be going into kindergarten in the fall of 2023. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
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. (Ages Birth–24 Months; Early Literacy Center)
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: February 3: Aladdin (PG) February 10: Lady and the Tramp (G) February 17: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG) February 24: The Bad Guys (PG)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch 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: February 3: The Bad Guys (PG) February 10: Aladdin (PG) February 17: Gnomeo and Juliet (G) February 24: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch 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: March 3: Horton Hears a Who (G) March 10: Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (PG) March 17: Brave (PG) March 24: Nanny ...
Please join us in viewing Hidden Figures (PG, 2016), an Oscar-nominated film that tackles racial and gender discrimination in the 1960s. Portrayed by an all-star cast including Octavia Spencer and Kevin Costner, three black female mathematicians provide critical calculations that fuel NASA’s space race over three decades. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Discussion to follow. (Adults; Cottonwood ...
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. ...
You don't have to wait until the last frost to get flower seeds started. Learn what different ornamental seeds need to sprout and how you can get a jump on growing a beautiful garden by planting flower seeds in the dead of winter. Presented by the Seed Library of Laramie County, a joint project of Laramie County Library System and ...
We’re off to see the wizard! Follow the yellow brick road down to the library and join us for an exciting and interactive showing of The Wizard of Oz. This won’t be your typical relaxing family film event–be ready to sing, dance, laugh, and use fun props to enhance your viewing experience. (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room)
Beginning January 1, 2023, we are encouraging children ages 3–5 (and their parents/caregivers) to read Laramie County Library System’s 100 Books for Every Child as part of an ongoing Beanstack challenge! These 100 books were carefully curated by Laramie County Library System’s youth librarians who recommend that the titles are read to every child before they enter Kindergarten. After you ...
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 Zoo. (Grades Pre-K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Make and take home a heart-shaped bird feeder to show kindness to our feathered friends! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a heart-shaped bird feeder to show kindness to our feathered friends. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
February 20–April 16 Library Hours Enjoy wonderful art created by K–6 students in Laramie County School District #1. Visit all three floors of the library to see the creative wonders! (All Ages; All Floors)
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)
Come laugh and learn at Improv for Teens! Create scenes through improvisational games, work cooperatively with others, and build real life skills. Experience new ways to think on your feet and unlock your creative potential in a supportive collaborative environment! (Teens; Sage Room)
February’s read will be James McBride’s quirky historical fiction novel The Good Lord Bird which depicts the events of “Bleeding Kansas” through the eyes of young narrator Henry Shackleford. Henry takes up with illustrious abolitionist John Brown and eventually finds himself swept up in the historical Harpers Ferry raid of 1859. Come to the library’s 3rd floor to retrieve your ...
