June 1–August 15 Read for prizes in our annual Summer Reading Challenge! We’re celebrating this year’s theme, Peace, Kindness, Reading, with ticket drawings, level prizes, completion prizes, and activities throughout the summer. Visit LaramieCountyLibrary.org/SRC2023 to begin this year’s Summer Reading adventure. Register for a Beanstack account or sign in with your existing account to start tracking your progress. Don’t want ...
June 5–September 5 Come enjoy the boundless creativity of Laramie County’s 3rd and 4th grade students in the annual bookmark contest! Pick up bookmarks featuring the winning designs from any library location. (All Ages; 2nd Floor)
Make and take home an egg-carton bee that will get you buzzing into summer! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a groovy flower power collage. This craft is far out and will put you in the mood for summer reading! (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 an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! This month’s theme is I Love Books. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)
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)
Our summer Youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all will be welcome to learn moves and strategies and to just have fun! Children and teens in grades 2–12 are welcome to participate. (Grades 2–12; Early Literacy Center)
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)
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)
This is your day to make it! Join us to create a variety of masterpieces in a variety of ways, for your friends or for yourself! (Grades 1–6; Early Literacy Center)
Join us for a relaxing and fun evening as Holly Bauer instructs on how to create an acrylic painting, “American Flag Sky,” while you sip on cool, delicious refreshments. All supplies are provided! Space is limited to 10 participants, so please sign up before June 6 by visiting the Pine Bluffs Branch Library or calling 307-245-3646. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch ...
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: June 1: Fun in the Sun June 8: I Love Books June 15: Cake June 22: Friendship June 29: Summer
June 1–30 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 ...
Welcome to our new “Guided Play” early literacy class. Enjoy a few stories on Roads and Vehicles, then play together with us as we build our own tape town! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of playing with cars. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Come and play some fun games with friends! We could be brawling with Super Smash Bros. or racing to the finish with Mario Kart. You never know what will happen, but you can always count on a good time! (Teens; Sage Room)
Summer is finally here! Let’s get together and make a concrete, mosaic garden stepping stone to take home and enjoy. All supplies will be provided for class use. Adults 18 and over only, please. Reserve your spot below. (Adults; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP
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)
Have a “far out” time decorating a fun and colorful tie-dye cookie! Did we mention that they’re delicious, too? (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
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: June 2: Home (PG) June 9: Zootopia (PG) June 16: Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) June 23: Brother Bear (G) June 30: Puss in Boots: The Last ...
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: June 2: Onward (PG) June 9: Dream Horse (PG) June 16: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (PG) June 23: Puss in Boots ...
Please join us for a viewing of The Woman King (PG-13, 2022) starring Viola Davis. Inspired by true historical events in the Kingdom of Dahomey in the 18th and 19th centuries, warrior Nansica fights for her peoples’ freedom while grappling with her past. Refreshments and movie theater popcorn will be provided. Optional chair yoga at the start of the event ...
This event has reached full capacity! Return to our events calendar to discover other fun activities for teens this summer! The lights are out and the fun is on! Come and play Glow in the Dark Dodgeball at the library. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and clothing you can move around in. Spots are limited, so sign up below! ...
June 1–30 Library Hours From the Burns and Pine Bluffs Branch Libraries in Laramie County, it’s The Genre Dating Game! You’re the star of this game and you’ll meet three attractive genres from which to select your next read. Just choose your genre number and you’re set to go on your new reading adventure! (Teens & Adults; Burns and Pine ...
The race is on! Can you beat this far-out obstacle course? Grab your family, friends, or just yourself to complete this block-long course that stretches all around the library. Are you up for the challenge? Sunscreen and water are encouraged, as well as cheers and good times! (Children & Families; Laramie County Library-Performance Park)
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, fling yourselves into summer by making your own catapult with popsicle sticks! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
Conducting family history research on your African-American ancestors can be difficult. This class will give you some hints about where to search beyond standard genealogy resources. We will look into census records, Freedman’s Bank Records, military records, newspapers, DNA research, and more. (Adults; Sunflower Room)