It’s an election year, which means now is the time to make sure your voice is heard. Come to the Cottonwood Room to register to vote and to cast your early ballot for the 2024 primary race. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: August 5: Watermelon Fans August 12: Olympic Torch August 19: Fish Bowl August 26: Book Sharks (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)

Get crafty at the library! Make and take home an awesome upcycled t-shirt bag, a cool shark headband, or paperbag faux leather art. (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)

Story time at the library is a great opportunity for children to socialize with their peers. This program includes an interactive reading session and a simple craft. This month’s theme is Back to School. Themed craft to follow. Parents, you are not going to want to miss this one! (Pre-K & Families; Burns Branch Library)

Join this fun 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)

Cheyenne, let’s keep moving! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannen from Blossom Yoga Studio. Sessions will be on the first and third Wednesdays this month (please note the change in scheduling). 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 ...

Join us for some sidewalk chalk art and popsicles at the library! We can't wait to see the beautiful chalk art skills from the teens in Laramie County! (Teens Grades 7–12; Performance Park)

Summer is the perfect time to make new friends! Come to the library Wednesday afternoons in August and spend time making fun summertime crafts, meeting new people, and planning many great adventures together. On August 7, we’ll weave a marble pouch. On August 14, participate in our Silly Olympics!   (Grades K–6; Cottonwood Room) Adventures by Date August 7: Weave ...

Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Ages 18 months – 5 years; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: August 1: Forest Friends August 8: Opposites August 15: Gardening August 22: Tales Down Under (Australia) August 29: No Storytime

August 1–31 Library Hours Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance to move 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 ...

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.  Space on Thursdays is limited, so please reserve your seat by clicking one of the links below. (Ages Birth–24 Months) Click Here to RSVP for Thursday, August ...

Thursday, August 8 in the Willow Room Thursday, August 15 in the Sage Room 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 ...

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)

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: August 2: The Bee Movie (PG) August 9: The Wild Life (PG) August 16: Facing the Giants (PG) August 23: Finding Dory (PG) August 30: Shark Tale (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: August 2: Encanto (PG) August 9: The Lion King (PG) August 16: No Movie August 23: Spies in Disguise (PG) August 30: Strange World ...

Please join us for a viewing of Harold and Maude (PG, 1971) starring Ruth Gordon—nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture for her performance—and Bud Court. Death-obsessed Harold meets vivacious Maude at a funeral. A forbidden love blossoms while Cat Stevens’ tunes play in the background and Harold learns to embrace life. Library Café refreshments and popcorn are provided. ...

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 Grades 7–12; Sage Room)

It’s game ON! Tween NERF® Wars is back! We’ve got the guns and snacks, all we need is you and your friends. Choose between two sessions and sign up soon by clicking a link below, because space is limited. A signed permission slip from a parent or guardian is required for this event. Be sure to come by the Ask ...

We are having a party, a FOAM party! Grab your family and head to the library to cool off with foam! Wear your swimsuits and bring your towels, because you are gonna get wet! We will also have ice-cold lemonade and popsicles! (Children & Families; East Lawn of the Library)