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: May 2: Dress Up and Pretend May 9: Parachute Party May 16: Block Party ...

Get crafty at the library every Monday! Make and take home a spring themed craft. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

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)

May 3–7 Library Hours Celebrate Children’s Book Week with the fun activities you will find at the library. You might even get caught reading and receive a small award! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Get crafty on Tuesdays! Make and take home a fluttery butterfly to give as a Mother’s Day gift. (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 an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library) Themes by week: May 3: I Love Books! May 10: A Visit to the Doctor May 17: No storytime May 24: Oceans May 31: Storyteller Favorites

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)

Never know what to do with your hands? Not anymore! Come spend some time making unique crafts. Snacks will be provided. (Teens; Sage Room)

Show your love for all things Star Wars by creating an awesome “may the fourth be with you” light up card. If Vader’s Imperial March is more your style, you can create a “welcome to the dark side” light up card. (Grades 4–12 & Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Is the force strong with you? Come and prove it by making your own lightsaber as part of our May the 4th celebration. We will provide all the materials you need to create your very own special Jedi blade. Attendance is limited, so sign up below. (Tweens & Teens; 2nd Floor) Click Here to RSVP

There’s a disturbance in the Force and the source of the disturbance is FUN! Come and celebrate May 4th with special guest characters from the 501st Legion Mountain Garrison. We’ll have fun activities and refreshments with a Star Wars theme. Join us for trivia starting at 7pm. (Children, Teens & Families; 2nd Floor)

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. Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor to pick up a weekly craft packet to go along with the ...

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: May 5: I Love Books May 12: A Visit to the Doctor May 19: Oceans May 26: Storyteller Favorites

Show your love for all things Star Wars by creating an awesome “may the fourth be with you” light up card. If Vader’s Imperial March is more your style, you can create a “welcome to the dark side” light up card. (Grades 4–12 & Adults; Burns Branch Library)

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 us at the Burns Branch Library for a family-friendly movie and some popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: May 6: Encanto (rated PG) May 13: Trolls (rated PG) May 20: The Mitchells vs. The Machines (rated PG) May 27: Clifford the Big Red Dog (Rated 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: May 6: The Addams Family 2 (rated PG) May 13: Encanto (rated PG) May 20: Tangled (rated PG) May 27: Dinosaur (rated PG)

We’re crashing and smashing at the library! Come get your game on at Gamers Unite. RSVP for the event below. (Teens; Sage Room) Click Here to RSVP

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 May Flowers! (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central Ave.)

Enjoy a matinee showing of American Underdog (rated PG). This movie is the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback despite years of challenges and setbacks. Please bring a sack lunch or favorite snack. Popcorn and drinks are provided. ...

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. ...

Want to have a say in teen events and services at the library? Come and join us for our ongoing Teen Advisory Board. We will discuss what we like about the library and brainstorm new ideas for additional events and services. Please RSVP for this event below to reserve your spot. (Teens; Sage Room) Click Here to RSVP