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 ...
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 March: Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina by Lea Lyon and Alexandria LaFaye. 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 ...
Make and take home a rainbow macramé wall hanging to get you in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day and feeling ready for spring. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Make and take home a rainbow macramé wall hanging to get you in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day and feeling ready for spring. (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)
12–1pm: Workshop: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Updates 1–3pm: In-Person Matchmaking Every year, the federal government spends millions of dollars right here in Wyoming! If you want to sell your products and services to the federal government, you won’t want to miss this event hosted by the Wyoming Small Business Administration (SBA) and Wyoming APEX (formerly Procurement Technical Assistance ...
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 and collaborative environment! (Teens; Sage Room)
Learn the fundamentals of starting a business in Wyoming! We’ll cover business models and plans, the feasibility of business ideas, legal structure and regulations, and the reality of start-up financing. Presented in partnership with the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Click the link below to reserve your spot. (Adults; Sunflower ...
March 1–31 Library Hours Join the 21 Day Reading Challenge! Get behind the idea that reading aloud to children from birth to eight years old can greatly benefit their future and help them become successful. Pick your day of the month to start and when you reach the twenty-first day, bring your challenge sheet back into the library to receive ...
Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Space. (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)
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
Welcome to our new “Guided Play” early literacy class. Enjoy a few stories on parachutes, then play together with our giant parachute! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of parachute play, as well as ideas for how to play at home. (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! Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
What’s your story? Gain a better understanding of our community as a panel of Cheyenne airmen share their experiences at F.E. Warren and other military bases. Get to know our panelists as they discuss their struggles and their hopes for the future. Questions will be encouraged. (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)
Join Maestro William Intriligator and guest pianist Michael Roll for an informal and entertaining discussion, including musical insights about the concert on March 11. Patrons may attend in person in the Cottonwood Room, or view the live-stream 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: March 3: The Lorax (PG) March 10: Rock Dog (PG) March 17: Zootopia (PG) March 24: Bad Guys (PG) March 31: Riki Rhino (Not Rated)
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 for the historical biopic (R, 1996) about Irish revolutionary leader Michael Collins. Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, and Julia Roberts portray the real-life heroes who helped to set the stage for the creation of the Irish Free State. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided as we learn a bit of history together. Optional chair yoga and ...
We’re having a dance party! Come join us to dance, sing, play, and get your groove on! This event is great for ages 18 months to 5 years. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; 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, challenge your friends to compete in a series of fun and crazy “Minute to Win It” style games. (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)