Week of Events
NaNoWriMo: Come Write In!
November 1-30 Library Hours Grab your laptop, your notebook, or your typewriter and come write in at the library! Laramie County Library is a registered Come Write In space for National Novel Writing Month this year, and we can’t wait to host you. Check in on the third floor every time you come in to write, and you will be ...
NaNoWriMo: Come Write In!
November 1-30 Library Hours Grab your laptop, your notebook, or your typewriter and come write in at the library! The Pine Bluffs branch of LCLS is a registered Come Write In space for National Novel Writing Month this year, and we can’t wait to host you. Check in at the public desk every time you come in to write, and ...
“I Am Thankful For…” Card Making
Burns Branch Library Hours In the spirit of Thanksgiving, stop by the library any time we’re open between November 16 and 21 to make a card for someone that are thankful for this year. We will provide the supplies, you provide the warm thoughts! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
“I Am Thankful For…” Card Making
Burns Branch Library Hours In the spirit of Thanksgiving, stop by the library any time we’re open between November 16 and 21 to make a card for someone that are thankful for this year. We will provide the supplies, you provide the warm thoughts! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
“I Am Thankful For…” Card Making
Burns Branch Library Hours In the spirit of Thanksgiving, stop by the library any time we’re open between November 16 and 21 to make a card for someone that are thankful for this year. We will provide the supplies, you provide the warm thoughts! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Write Fiction Like a Pro (RSVP Required)
Write Fiction Like a Pro (RSVP Required)
Writers of all skill levels are invited to participate in this interactive writing series presented by Wyoming author and local resident, Mary Billiter. Develop your writing skills within a comfortable, nurturing, and collaborative environment. Learn tips and techniques that will make your writing come alive! Participants will benefit from feedback, inspiration, and instruction from a traditionally published author. Participants are ...
From DNA to Beer: Harnessing Nature in Medicine and Industry
From DNA to Beer: Harnessing Nature in Medicine and Industry
November 6–December 16 Microbes are all around us, and they are making our life better! Yeasts, molds, and bacteria have shaped the course of human history and are at the root of many scientific breakthroughs. Learn more by checking out this fascinating banner exhibit. The National Library of Medicine produced this exhibition and its companion website. (All Ages; 3rd Floor)
Make It Mondays
Make It Mondays
Please join us Mondays at the library for a fun craft! Let’s get in the seasonal spirit by making Bead Corn Cobs (November 6, 13) and Scarecrow Hand Puppets (November 20, 27). (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Craftastic Tuesdays
Craftastic Tuesdays
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a cheerful fall leaf gnome. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
ArtFest
ArtFest
November 14–December 17 Enjoy painting, photography, sculpture, and more by artists age 60+ at the 24th Annual ArtFest! Art will be for sale, so if you see a piece you like, call 307-635-2435 to arrange a purchase. Presented by Laramie County Senior Services. (All Ages; 1st Floor)
Tales Together
Tales Together
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)
AARP Educational Series: Home Fit (RSVP Required)
AARP Educational Series: Home Fit (RSVP Required)
If you’d like to learn smart ways to make your home comfortable, safe, and fit as you age, come join us. Includes a free AARP HomeFit guide. Register through AARP’s website at aarp.cvent.com/WY_events or call 887-926-8300. (Adults; Willow Room)
Computer Help (RSVP Required)
Computer Help (RSVP Required)
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)
Silent Library Amazing Race
Silent Library Amazing Race
Have a blast with an interactive event inspired by the popular television show! Follow a series of clues around the library to complete the race, but here’s the twist: absolute silence is required throughout the entire event. Participants will navigate various sections of the library to solve challenges and put their knowledge and library familiarity to the test! (Teens; Pine ...
Tween Tasters
Tween Tasters
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 giving thanks to this festive season with our very own Thanksgiving party. Enjoy Thanksgiving-themed snacks, games, and activities! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
Join us all month long for our annual Battle of the Books. Vote for your favorites across three brackets: picture books, youth books, and teen books. May the best books win! (Children & Families, Teens; 2nd Floor)
Tales Together
Tales Together
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)
Ready Readers
Ready Readers
Do you have a preschooler who will be going to kindergarten next year? 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 ...
Computer Help (RSVP Required)
Computer Help (RSVP Required)
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)
Cuentos y Amigos (Spanish Storytime)
Cuentos y Amigos (Spanish Storytime)
Join us for a special Spanish/English storytime in collaboration with CHISPA. Come enjoy special stories, songs, snacks, and a craft in Spanish and English. Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y en inglés! (Children & Families/niños y familias; Early Literacy Center)
Adult Craft Night: Charcuterie! Artful Entertaining (RSVP Required)
Adult Craft Night: Charcuterie! Artful Entertaining (RSVP Required)
It’s entertaining season and who doesn’t love fancy finger food? Let’s get together to learn how to make great-looking and even-better-tasting charcuterie boards on a budget. That’s shar-KOO-tuh-ree and pronouncing it is the hardest thing about making these delicious spreads. Don’t believe me? Spots are limited, so sign up by clicking one of the links below. All materials provided. Adults ...
Fun for Kids!
Fun for Kids!
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: November 2: Pigs a Plenty November 9: Barrel Full of Monkeys November 16: Robots! November 30: All About Me
Tales Together
Tales Together
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)
Ready Readers
Ready Readers
Do you have a preschooler who will be going to kindergarten next year? 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 ...
Library for All
Library for All
Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s get together for an early Library for All Thanksgiving potluck. We’ll provide the turkey and pumpkin pie, you bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share. (Teens, Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Sit, Stay, READ! Read to a Therapy Dog
Sit, Stay, READ! Read to a Therapy Dog
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)
Adult Craft Night: Charcuterie! Artful Entertaining (RSVP Required)
Adult Craft Night: Charcuterie! Artful Entertaining (RSVP Required)
It’s entertaining season and who doesn’t love fancy finger food? Let’s get together to learn how to make great-looking and even-better-tasting charcuterie boards on a budget. That’s shar-KOO-tuh-ree and pronouncing it is the hardest thing about making these delicious spreads. Don’t believe me? Spots are limited, so sign up by clicking one of the links below. All materials provided. Adults ...
Book Babies
Book Babies
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)
Friday Matinee
Friday Matinee
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: November 3: Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (PG) November 10: Dumbo (PG) November 17: The Good Dinosaur (PG)
Friday Matinee
Friday Matinee
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching 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: November 10: Addams Family 2 (PG) November 17: The Peanuts Movie (G)
Tween After Hours: Extreme Hide and Seek (RSVP Required)
Tween After Hours: Extreme Hide and Seek (RSVP Required)
How many different ways do you know how to play Hide and Seek? Join us for an evening of extreme versions of a classic game! Please note that a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian is required for this event. Be sure to come by the Ask Here desk on the second floor before the event to get ...
Kindermusik®
Canceled: AARP Educational Series: Careversations (RSVP Required)
Canceled: AARP Educational Series: Careversations (RSVP Required)
Canceled If you are a caregiver and need tips, tools, and resources to care for your loved one, join us for this event. Register through AARP’s website at aarp.cvent.com/WY_events or call 887-926-8300. (Adults; Willow Room)
Lunch Bunch Book Club
Lunch Bunch Book Club
Join us for an exciting discussion of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. “Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived.” Please bring a dish to share for the potluck lunch. For more information, please call the Pine ...
Virtual SaturD&D (RSVP Required)
Virtual SaturD&D (RSVP Required)
Role-playing adventure is just a click away. Join our Teen D&D online community and get started on creating a character today. 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. You will receive the Discord invite link and ...
SaturDnD!
SaturDnD!
It’s finally here! Saturday Dungeons & Dragons! What’s Dungeons & Dragons? It’s interactive story telling at its finest where you’re the hero! Grab your 20-sided dice and your imagination for parts three and four of our Dungeons & Dragons campaign “The Marring of the Maven of the Mad Stones!” Drop on by with your character sheets or pick from premade ...