Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: May 6: Mother & Teacher Appreciation Flowers May 13: Minions May 20: Animal Masks (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

Join us as we paint some happy little trees with Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting. This is a casual paint-along, not a class. There is no instructor in attendance besides Mr. Ross on the big screen! Whether you’ve never painted before or are a seasoned artist, remember that, “There are no mistakes, just happy accidents.” Supplies are limited so ...

Get crafty at the library! This month we are going buggy for crafts. Make and take home an awesome clothespin bee magnet or create a cute paint-blob insect. (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)

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; Third Floor Ask Here Desk)

Explore how to use the library's latest resource to get to know our Wyoming birds! Volunteers from Cheyenne High Plains Audubon will help you learn how to use binoculars, field guides, and smart phone birding apps to discover our feathered friends and their habitats.  Other resources—like birding checklists, field trips, and classes you can check out throughout the year—will also ...

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, test your ability to identify your favorite breakfast cereals with a blindfold on. Vote to see which one is the best and which one is the worst. (Grades 3–6/Ages 8–12; Early Literacy Center)

Do you have a preschooler who 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 designed for preschoolers going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024. (Ages 4–5; 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)

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! Our theme this month is Party! Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y en inglés! Nuestro tema este mes será ¡Fiesta! (Children & Families/niños ...

Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)  Themes by week: May 2: No Storytime May 9: A Visit to the Doctor May 16: Around the World May 23: Build it! May 30: Hats

Do you have a preschooler who 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 designed for preschoolers going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024. (Ages 4–5; 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)

Come join us for a fun-filled, crayon-melting art night! (Ages 8–18; Burns Branch Library)

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)

Local crafter Anne Krotz will show us how to make homemade greeting cards, demonstrating several different card making tools and techniques. Seats are limited so please click the link below to RSVP. (Adults; Sunflower Room) 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)

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: May 3: Star Wars: Droid Tales (PG) May 10: The School of Rock (PG-13) May 17: Minions (PG) May 24: Bridge to Terabithia (PG) May 31: The Bad ...

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: May 3: Wonka (PG) May 17: Sing (PG) May 24: Sing 2 (PG) May 31: The Princess Diaries (G)

This event is an all-out glow party! Glow sticks, neon painting, glow in the dark games, and glow hide-and-seek are sure to light up the evening! Come in your best neon attire so you glow as well! Glow hard or go home at this after-hours event.  Space is limited so reserve your spot by clicking the link below. (Teens Grades ...

May 4–June 2 Library Hours National Denim Day, the last Wednesday of April, is a day of awareness building about sexual assault.  Participants are encouraged to wear denim as a way to draw attention to the prevalence of sexual assault, to educate people about this important issue, and to counteract victim blaming.  The jeans on display were worn and decorated ...

Come and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Bugs.  (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)

This class will take you beyond the very basics of genealogy research and into some forgotten resources that can tell you about your ancestors. We will discuss how to use internet and print resources to research your ancestors in newspapers and wills as well as church, land, immigration, and military records. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Join us for an exciting discussion of The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion as we enjoy a potluck lunch. Quick summary: An international sensation, this hilarious, feel-good novel is narrated by an oddly charming and socially challenged genetics professor on an unusual quest: to see if he is capable of true love. For more information, please call the Pine Bluffs ...

Please join us for a creative afternoon. In this class we will be painting Wyoming Windmills. All supplies are provided. There will be coffee and hot tea available in our café. Please reach out to the Burns Branch Library to sign up as spots are limited.  Call us at 307-547-2249 or visit with Burns Branch staff to reserve your seat. ...