10 to Try is a Beanstack Reading Challenge that asks you to read a book in each of ten categories to broaden your reading horizons. Try it out and see if you can find new favorites! Keep an eye out for our Blind Date with a Book display April 24–30 and choose a mystery book to help complete the challenge. ...
April 1–April 30 Do you suffer from Manga Madness? Well you should be rewarded for your reading! Sign up for the Manga Reading Challenge on Beanstack. Throughout the month of April, you can track the volumes of Manga you read to gain raffle tickets for awesome prizes. Raffle winners will be chosen the first week of May. Sign up for ...
April 1–27 Library Hours Calling all poets! Participate in our poem contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. Enter by submitting a copy of your original poem with your name, age, and phone number to burns@lclsonline.org, pinebluffs@lclsonline.org or by dropping it off at the Burns or Pine Bluffs Branch Library by Thursday, April 27. Categories are grouped by age: grades K–2, ...
April 13–16 Book Sale Room Hours We’ll provide the books, the bag, and the bargain! Come to the Book Sale Room to fill up one of our bags with books, movies, and even video games for only $5! (All Ages; Book Sale Room)
April 1–27 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance in moving past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help research your family history by using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org ...
The first two weeks of April will be your chance to make and take home an interactive peek-a-boo clothespin egg. Later in the month, the craft will switch to adorable hand-print lilies. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
The first two weeks of April will be your chance to make and take home an interactive peek-a-boo clothespin egg. Later in the month, the craft will switch to adorable hand-print lilies. (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)
Visit the library for help navigating your digital devices! From learning to use a mouse to getting acquainted with social media, we’ve got you covered. Please call the library at 307-634-3561 or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to register. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
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)
Visit the library for help navigating your digital devices! From learning to use a mouse to getting acquainted with social media, we’ve got you covered. Please call the library at 307-634-3561 or visit the 3rd floor Ask Here desk to register. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
Wednesday, April 19 miércoles 19 de abril Join us for a special Spanish/English storytime in collaboration with the Cheyenne Hispanic Festival. Come enjoy special stories, songs, snacks, and a craft in Spanish and English! Our theme this month will be Shapes. Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y ...
Celebrate Earth Day library-style by learning how to make books using recycled materials! We’ll explore how to upcycle all sorts of materials by folding, sewing, and gluing our own books. RSVP for the April 19 session by clicking the link below. Adults 18 and over only, please. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP for the April 19 Session
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: April 6: Creepy, Crawly Critters April 13: Getting Dressed April 20: Feathered Friends April 27: Bears
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)
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)
Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month for a fun food-related activity such as food-themed parties, taste-testing challenges, edible science experiments, and more. This month, we’re testing your taste buds! Some people think name-brand products are higher quality, but others think the store-brand versions are just as good. Try this taste-test challenge with both name-brand and store-brand versions ...
Celebrate Earth Day library-style by learning how to make books using recycled materials! We’ll explore how to upcycle all sorts of materials by folding, sewing, and gluing our own books. RSVP for the April 20 session by clicking the link below. Adults 18 and over only, please. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Click Here to RSVP for the April 20 Session
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: April 7: Charlotte’s Web (G) April 14: Peter Rabbit (PG) April 21: Rise of the Guardians (PG) April 28: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (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: April 7: Paws of Fury (PG) April 14: Rise of the Guardians (PG) April 21: Peter Rabbit (PG) April 28: DC League of ...
It’s almost Earth Day! Gather your family and join us for this extreme craft challenge. This month, we will be making plant pots! Supplies will be provided (focusing on recycled materials), but feel free to bring whatever materials you like. Leave your creations at the library and staff will vote for their favorites. Winners will be awarded a prize and ...
It’s National Jelly Bean Day and you know what that means; it’s time to see if you can guess the amount of jelly beans in the jar! Guess correctly and you will win the whole jar. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
It’s National Jelly Bean Day and you know what that means; it’s time to see if you can guess the amount of jelly beans in the jar! Guess correctly and you will win the whole jar. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Stay one step ahead of identity thieves by shredding personal and financial documents at this free drive-through shredding event sponsored by AARP Wyoming and Laramie County Library. Please bring your documents in something easy to dump into the shred truck such as boxes or paper bags. Up to two large boxes per vehicle. Please enter from 23rd Street. Reserve your ...
Join us for an exciting discussion of The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal as we enjoy lunch, coffee, and cookies. Please bring a lunch for yourself. For more information about the book, please call the Pine Bluffs Branch Library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
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. ...
Gain a better understanding of the big picture of water in our county for Earth Day! Join Water Specialist Jeff Geyer as he discusses water conservation and water supply and demand in Cheyenne. (Adults; Sunflower Room)