July 19–August 28 Library Hours Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II Smithsonian poster exhibition traces the story of Japanese national and Japanese American incarceration during World War II and the people who survived it. Based on an original exhibition at the National Museum of American History, the Righting a Wrong poster exhibition encourages viewers to engage in ...
July 19–August 28 Library Hours Laramie County Library is one of 50 U.S. libraries selected to host Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum that examines the motives, pressures and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. Based on extensive new research of that ...
Ready for something groovy? Bring some white clothing items and join us at the Paul Smith Children’s Village for some bring-your-own-tie-dye fun. Dye will be provided and if you forgot to bring some clothes we will have some shirts you can use. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. (Teens; Paul Smith Children’s Village–616 S Lions ...
Gain insight into the multi-faceted and harrowing experiences of Japanese Americans during WWII with a presentation from Alan O’Hashi, author and producer/director of Beyond Heart Mountain, a film and book that detail his and his family’s life and experiences in Cheyenne during this time. As part of the library’s programming for Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition for libraries, ...
Looking for a great book to read, fun with friends, and a way to meet your Summer Reading Challenge goal? Then this club is for you! We will be reading Under the Blood Red Sun by Graham Salisbury which ties into themes and concepts detailed in Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition for libraries, currently on display at Laramie ...
Celebrate World Watercolor Month! Learn some fun and easy watercolor techniques that are sure to become favorites. Weather permitting, we may even learn about Plein Air painting! Adults 18 and over. Supplies and beverages provided. RSVP below to reserve your spot. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP
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 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)
Head to the Pine Bluffs Branch Library for a showing of the 1942 classic movie, Casablanca (rated PG). This movie is a recommended film from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and is part of the library’s programming for Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition for libraries, currently on display at Laramie County Library in Cheyenne. Starring Humphrey Bogart ...
This event has been canceled. Please return to our events calendar to review other fun events for teens and tweens! Join us for LARPing at the library. LARP (Live Action Role Playing) is a collaborative role playing game where participants will create characters, designate specific roles, create costumes, build armor and weapons out of cardboard, and make some friends along ...
After the Cheyenne Frontier Days parade, pop into the library for root beer floats and fun float activities! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)