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 1–28 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 ...

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. ...