June 1–August 15 The Laramie County Library System is looking for adventuresome readers ready to sail the seas, soar through the skies, explore the stars, and everything in between. The best part? You’ll be richly rewarded for your daring spirit! We challenge you to read for at least twenty minutes a day for twenty-five days this summer. Starting June ...
Oh, the places you'll go! Come into the library to pick up a roadtrip BINGO sheet for your next adventure. Bring the sheet back and be entered in for a prize drawing. Don't forget to use a sticker and string on our wall map so we can see all the marvelous places that we have gone! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs ...
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. Appointment times will vary. More information is available at https://lclsonline.org/services/computercenter/. (Adults; Computer Classroom)
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: July 1: Independence Day Creation July 8: Bow-tie butterflies July 15: Muddy Gummy Worms snack creation July 22: Airplanes July 29: Tiger Hands (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Join teen jewelry-maker Grace Lyles for an earring crafting event! We will learn how to use wire, jewelry-making tools, and more to craft your own set of earrings! Supplies are extremely limited so make sure to sign up! (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room) Click Here to RSVP
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)
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a paper roll bottle rocket or a paper fruit fan to keep you cool on hot summer days. (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)
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 ...
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 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)
Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannen from Blossom Yoga Studio. Sessions will be on the second and third Wednesdays this 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, ...
Summer is the perfect time to make new friends! Come to the library for an afternoon making fun summertime crafts, meeting new people, and planning many great adventures together. (Grades K–6; Cottonwood Room)
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)
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: July 4: Closed July 11: Rainforest/Jungle July 18: Night Time July 25: Let's Go to the Beach
We invite you to come decorate the sidewalk in front of your Library. Chalk will be provided. (All Ages; Burns 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)
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 please reserve your seat by clicking one of the links below. (Ages Birth–24 Months) Click Here to RSVP for Thursday, July ...
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)
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)
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 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)
Join us in welcoming Cheyenne’s own Shane Fox of The American Mountain Men as he shares historical information and artifacts about the mountain men of Wyoming from 1810–1840. We will meet at Performance Park on the south side of the library. In case of inclement weather, we will move inside to the Sunflower Room. (All Ages; Performance Park)
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: July 5: Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) July 12: Thelma the Unicorn (PG) July 19: Trolls Band Together (PG) July 26: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG) ...
Bienvenidos a… Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) and our adventure into Spain! Try some Spanish foods, crafts, and watch Pan’s Labyrinth with us. This movie is rated R and does contain severe violence. Parental discretion may be advised. A signed Permission Slip is Required! (Teens Grades 7–12; Cottonwood Room)
Feeling crafty? Come join us and make a fun craft that you can keep for yourself or gift to others! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Come and join Jasmine Wilcox from GROW Movement and Mindfulness for a special literacy class filled with songs, stories, stretching, and play. This month's theme is Under the Sea! (Ages 18 months – 5 years; Early Literacy Center)
Join us for an exciting discussion of The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel as we enjoy a potluck lunch. Quick summary: At the same time Adolf Hitler was attempting to take over the western world, his armies were methodically seeking and hoarding the finest art treasures in Europe. The Fuehrer had begun cataloguing the art he planned to collect ...
Whether you are a seasoned board game enthusiast or just looking to try something new, there is something for everyone. You can bring your own board games or select from our collection. We will have some classics and some new games to choose from so come ready to play! (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)