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 or 307-773-7232 or visit ...

October 23–November 10 Manito families and their culture have had a profound impact on the Rocky Mountain West.  Originating in New Mexico, Manito peoples moved throughout the region seeking work.  Following the Manito Trail focuses on their migration into Wyoming and the many ways they influenced the life and culture of the state.  Come learn more about Manitos and the ...

Come enjoy a few stories on Blocks and Building, then play together with our big collection of blocks! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of block play. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)

It's spooky season! Come join us on October 2 when we’ll make pumpkin sun catchers.  On October 16 & 23, we’ll build some spider web hangers, and on October 30 we’ll put together some clothes pin bats, just in time for Halloween! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

Bring out your creative side by redesigning a book cover for a favorite book. Supplies are provided so all that’s needed is you and your imagination. All book cover creations will be displayed in the library and one will be selected to win a prize. (Teens; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a quilled paper pumpkin perfect for the fall. (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)

Medicare Advantage Plans are new to Wyoming.  You are receiving a lot of advertising on Medicare Advantage Plans.  What are they?  Is a Medicare Advantage Plan the best option for me? What are the true costs of a Medicare Advantage Plan?  What about all of the “extra benefits” that are advertised?  Answers to these questions will be provided. Register through AARP’s ...

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)

Come join us for a potluck dinner and a lively discussion of Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Please bring a dish to add to the potluck as well as your copy of the book. For more information, please call the Burns Branch Library at 307-547-2249 or visit with staff. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)

Join us for a night of cowboy poetry and Western music! Musician John Lowell and poet Randy Rieman are touring as a duo for the first time, and you won’t want to miss it as they share two sets of stories and songs of the American West. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Join science educator Tom Farrell in this entertaining session on how to make and present amazing science fair projects. (Grades 4–6 & Families; Early Literacy Center)

Bring out your creative side by redesigning a book cover for a favorite book. Supplies are provided so all that’s needed is you and your imagination. All book cover creations will be displayed in the library and one will be selected to win a prize. (Teens; 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)

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 2024. (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)

Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannan from Blossom Yoga Studio every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. We will practice yoga while seated or standing for 45 minutes. Afterward, participants are invited to share an inspiring literature-related item: a gratitude, a poignant poem, a favorite quote. Perhaps you would like to ...

School is out and so are our LEGO® bricks! Use them to show off your building talents. Come to the 2nd floor tables and participate in the challenge build of the hour or spin the wheel for an individual challenge. It will be more fun than a bin full of LEGO® bricks! (Children and Families; 2nd Floor)

Join us in celebrating the spirit of Halloween as we read horror writer Grady Hendrix’s The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires. Patricia Campbell is an overwhelmed and disenchanted 90s housewife whose one bright spot in life is the friendships she’s sowed in her true crime book club. Her not-so-idyllic existence is disrupted when a charming stranger moves to ...

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 by clicking the link below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom)

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: October 5: Aaargh! Pirates October 12: Forest Friends October 19: Dinosaurs October 26: Silly Spooky Stories

Bring out your creative side by redesigning a book cover for a favorite book. Supplies are provided so all that’s needed is you and your imagination. All book cover creations will be displayed in the library and one will be selected to win a prize. (Teens; 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)

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 2024. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)

Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities. Hey there ghosts and ghoulies, join us for a fang-tastic Halloween party. The library will provide the music and some healthy snacks. You provide your costumes and a favorite spooky dessert. All treats and no tricks for this fun-filled October afternoon. Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Whether you’re just beginning to anticipate a need, helping coordinate a big move, or taking care of a family member full-time, having a good decision framework will make the process easier. During this session, we will share a framework to help you make plans to care for friends, family members or loved ones. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with ...

Join us as we explore the art and life of Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist whose work is often associated with the Day of the Dead. We will learn about the artist, talk about her art, and make some art ourselves. Ven a la biblioteca y exploraremos juntos la vida y el arte de Frida Kahlo, una artista mexicana, cuyo ...

Join us as we explore the art and life of Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist whose work is often associated with the Day of the Dead. We will read a book, talk about an artist’s art, and work on a personal project and a collaborative project that will be displayed in the library. Ven a la biblioteca y exploraremos juntos ...

Join us for a fun evening of Bingo with Halloween themed prizes! (Adults; Burns Branch Library)

Bring out your creative side by redesigning a book cover for a favorite book. Supplies are provided so all that’s needed is you and your imagination. All book cover creations will be displayed in the library and one will be selected to win a prize. (Teens; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

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: October 6: Bridge to Terabithia  (PG) October 13: Onward (PG) October 20: Alice in Wonderland (PG) October 27: The Adams Family (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: October 6: Pete’s Dragon (PG) October 13: Coraline (PG) October 20: No Movie October 27: Monster Family (PG)

Join us to watch a family-friendly movie, just in time for Halloween! We will be showing Coco (PG). Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer Ven a la biblioteca para ver la película de Coco (PG). Coco sigue a Miguel, un joven mexicano ...

5pm—Reception and Silent Auction 6pm—Dinner, followed by the Dessert Dash 7:30pm—Andrew Child and Tasha Alexander It’s the best of both worlds at this year’s Booklovers Bash, with authors Andrew Child and Tasha Alexander! There will be something for everyone when this married couple takes the stage. #1 New York Times® Bestselling Author Andrew Child (aka Andrew Grant) writes the Jack ...

Bring out your creative side by redesigning a book cover for a favorite book. Supplies are provided so all that’s needed is you and your imagination. All book cover creations will be displayed in the library and one will be selected to win a prize. (Teens; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Visit with some adorable, adoptable dogs and cats from Black Dog Animal Rescue, and possibly take one home to join your family! While you are here at the library, you can donate pet food and supplies, learn more about pet care, and fill out adoption papers. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

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. ...

It’s time for the annual Skull Manor Costume Ball and you are invited! This old estate in the heart of Spider City is known for its mysterious ambiance and unspeakable history. The townspeople have been scurrying about the streets to get ready for the big night. Rumors of blackmail, thievery, and scandalous controversies have been circulating all year. We hope ...