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 ...
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)
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking, and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others, typical age-related changes, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis, the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources. Presented by ...
Calling future coders and programmers! Join us for a fun afternoon of STEAM exploration with robots. (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
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)
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)
Let’s get together at the library for some fun and colorful paper crafting. We’ll learn how pop-ups can be made easy and have a chance to try our hands at quilling. All supplies will be provided as well as hot beverages. Adults 18 and over only, please. Click the link below to reserve your spot. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here ...
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: January 5: Once Upon a Time January 12: Art and Imagination January 19: Monster Stomp January 26: Pet Parade
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)
Book club will meet twice during the month of January. We will chat about the book, do some fun activities, and enjoy a delicious treat! Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal and drinks will be provided. We will be reading Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett. Participants in grades 4–6 can pick up their book from the 2nd floor Ask ...
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain while crossing the vast Alaskan tundra and hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea? Do you want to know what it takes to care for a team of Alaskan huskies? Are you curious if your ...
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: January 6: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (rated PG) January 13: Abominable (rated PG) January 20: Lightyear (rated PG) January 27: DC Super League of Pets ...
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: January 6: Lightyear (rated PG) January 13: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (rated PG) January 20: Abominable (rated PG) January 27: ...
Pack your bags because we’re going to Paris! Join us to watch Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (PG, 2022). Mrs. Harris, a widowed cleaning lady from London, falls in love with a Dior dress and decides she must go to Paris to get one of her own, changing her life–and the House of Dior–along the way. Featuring Lesley Manville. Enjoy ...
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. ...
Due to the inclement weather, this event has been canceled. 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 ...