5 . . . 4 . . . 3 . . . 2 . . . 1! We are opening up the library early on a Sunday, just to celebrate New Year’s with you! We will have crafts, snacks, and games a-plenty leading up to a fantastic balloon drop exactly at noon! (Children, Teens & Families; Cottonwood Room & 2nd ...

We know that large events at the library can be overwhelming! We would like to invite children with sensory needs and their families to take advantage of Chillville. This special area will have items such as fidget devices, bubbles, a sound machine, and more. Stop by the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor to ask to use the space, ...

Everyone loves New Year’s, except for those who can be overwhelmed by loud sounds and popping balloons. We’ll provide a safe-sound environment for children who want to participate in a fun “drop” without the overload it can create for those with sensory sensitivities! Instead of balloons, we will be dropping shiny crepe paper pieces and bubbles. (Children & Families; Early ...

Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a craft all about snow; create a snowman sun catcher or a snowman in a bag. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

January 2–January 31 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance 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 ...

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 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 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 ...

CANCLED: The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will be available throughout the day to educate taxpayers on filing accurate tax returns, to provide refund timing information, and to inform taxpayers about self-help tools as well as resources for checking refund statuses. TAS can also assist individuals and small businesses with tax issues they have not been able to resolve with the ...

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: January 4: Art and Imagination January 11: Here Comes Winter January 18: Monster Stomp January 25: Pet Parade

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 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 ...

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: January 5: How to Train Your Dragon 2  (PG) January 12: Wish (PG) January 19: Leo (PG) January 26: Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (PG)

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: January 5: Elemental (PG) January 19: The Little Mermaid (2023, PG)

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 count on a good time! (Teens; Sage Room)

We’re taking storytime to the museum! Head over to the Wyoming State Museum for their Family Day to participate in one of our early literacy storytimes and other fun activities. Visit the Wyoming State Museum’s website at https://wyomuseum.wyo.gov/ to register for the event. This month’s Family Day theme is Ice Age. (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central Ave.)

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, we’re making avalanches. Learn the science behind avalanches, make your own snow, and see if you can trigger your own avalanche! (Grades 3–6 Ages 8–12; Early Literacy Center)