Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: June 3: Dinosaur Skeletons June 10: Superman/Superwoman June 17: Barrels & Floats (National Root Beer Float Day! We’ll provide treats during craft time.) June 24: Cow Puppets (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

Our summer youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all are 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)

Your crafting adventure begins at the library! Make and take home a pop bottle firefly that will glow in the night, or create a handprint fish puppet to tell your own stories. (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)

Make your thoughts heard! Join the discussion for a Tween Comic Book Club during the summer. We’ll provide the snacks, so all you need to do is bring the ideas! (Grades 4–7; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Join this teen-led group that enables you to tell your story through a creative medium of your choice. Drawing, storytelling, clay, poems, any way to get your story out is welcome! If you’ve always felt that you needed a place to be creative, this is the event for you! This is a creativity-friendly and judgment-free zone; all are welcome to ...

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, it’s time to take your taste buds on an adventure and ask yourself the ultimate question: “Will it s’more?” Try an assortment of unique variations of your favorite camping snack to determine if ...

For the month of June, we’ll be reading William Kennedy’s 2002 novel, Roscoe. After 26 years in Albany’s political spotlight, Roscoe Conway decides to retire his iron grip on the political machine he forged. When other big-time players decide to dismantle his legacy, he must step back into action to manage the fallout. A limited number of books are available; ...

Learn about different paths to civic engagement from a panel of experts on media, politics, legislating and rule-making, communicating, protesting, and nonprofit organizations. Come with your questions, and leave with an action plan! (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

June 12–August 18 Making art is an adventure, full of twists and turns. For this year’s annual LCLS Book Arts Show, University of Wyoming professor and coffee entrepreneur Kayla Clark welcomes artist-adventurers ranging from book artists to letterpress printers to writers to graphic designers. These artists from Wyoming and beyond showcase books in traditional and experimental formats, as well as ...

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? 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)

Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannen 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, book, movie, or podcast. All ...

Want to have a say in teen events and services at the library? We want your input! Come and join us for our ongoing VolunTeens Board. We will discuss what we like about the library and brainstorm new ideas for additional events and services. Space is limited so sign up by clicking the link below. Click Here to RSVP

Summer is the perfect time to make new friends! Come to the library Wednesday afternoons in June and spend time making fun summertime crafts, meeting new people, and planning many great adventures together.     (Grades K–6; Cottonwood Room) Adventures by Date June 5: Friendship Bracelets June 12: Plant a Garden June 26: Bubble-Palooza!

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: June 6: I Love Books June 13: Neighborhoods June 20: Get Outdoors June 27: Things That Go

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 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.  Spaces on Thursdays are limited, so click on a link below to RSVP. (Ages Birth–24 Months) Click Here to RSVP for Thursday, June 6 Click Here to ...

What is an insect? In honor of National Insect Week, Burns Branch staff will be hosting an informational viewing event. We will have all sorts of insects for you to inspect including some beautiful butterflies and a giant grasshoppers! We look forward to seeing you there! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)

Calling all adventurers! Join us as we read and choose our own adventure together! No need to read the book ahead of time. We will also make crafts, chat about what books we are reading, and do other fun things! This event is for children in grades K–2. (Grades K–2; Sage Room)

LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writer’s Creative – an established, teen-led group of writers – to bring you Teen Writing Club! Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come together and explore the creativity that happens when we collaborate and make space to be heard. We will have fun writing prompts, challenges, and time for sharing with ...

Join the group to learn how to make a mini macramé plant hanger for a cute artificial plant from our selection, or take it home to use on a mini-plant of your own choosing. 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)

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 7: Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (PG) June 14: Lego Marvel Avengers: Code Red (G) June 21: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (PG) June ...

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: June 7: Wish (PG) June 14: Brave (PG) June 21: Scooby Doo Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog (NR) June 28: The Secret Life of ...

Come and join fellow members of the LGBTQ+ and Allies community. We will meet to chat about LGBTQ+ related issues, work on fun crafts, and enjoy some snacks in a safe environment. This group seeks to offer understanding, support, and acceptance. All are welcome! (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)

June 1–30 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 you research your family history using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org or ...

Join us outside on the Performance Park platform for a special, outdoor version of Tales Together. Then, have fun playing with our sidewalk chalk! We will also have popsicles!           (Children & Families; Performance Park)