October 1–31 Library Hours Welcome to our fourth annual House Cup reading challenge in Beanstack!  Will Ravenclaw be able to defend their title, or will they be knocked off the pedestal? Join us to see if Gryffindor, Slytherin, or Hufflepuff can defeat Ravenclaw and claim the House Cup! Recruit your housemates and sign up beginning October 1 to start logging ...

October 1–31 Library Hours Civics plays an incredibly important role in assisting U.S. citizens in knowing the duties of being citizens and their rights. Test your knowledge with a condensed version of the U.S. Citizenship exam, and earn a prize if you pass the test! (Adults; 3rd Floor Ask Here Desk)

October 1–31 by appointment Library Hours 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/. (Adult; Computer Classroom)

October 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 ...

Mondays: October 7, 14, 21, 28 1–5pm Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Crafts by week: October 7: Hedgehogs October 14: CLOSED October 21: Pinecone Pumpkins October 28: Spiders (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

Mondays: October 7, 21 4–5pm Brown Bag Book Club is back - FOR TEENS! Each month, teens in grades 7–12 will read a book and enjoy fun activities along with a sweet treat. Participants may bring a “brown bag” lunch if they choose; beverages will be provided. For October, we will be reading The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier. Participants ...

Monday, October 7 6–7pm Are there supplements to help you as you age, and how can you make knowledgeable decisions on what is right for you? Join Mary Bushkuhl, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and learn how to comb through the confusion and hyper-marketing that surround supplements. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Tuesdays: October  1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Library Hours Get crafty at the library! This month, make and take home a spooky pet ghost in a jar or a paper pumpkin collage. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

October 8–November 15 Library Hours This traveling banner exhibition from the National Library of Medicine explores the stories of the African American men and women who, during the American Civil War, overcame prejudices to serve as soldiers, nurses, surgeons, laundresses, cooks, and laborers. Their participation in the war challenged the prescribed notions about race and gender and pushed the boundaries ...

Tuesdays: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:15–11am Join us for an interactive Early Literacy Class for the whole family, complete with books, songs, rhymes, movement and more! Stay and play after class with our Early Literacy toys and socialize with other children and caregivers. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)

Tuesday, October 1 in the Teen Lounge Tuesdays: October 8, 15, 22, 29 in the Windflower Room 4–6pm 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 ...

Wednesday, October 9 Saturday, October 19 10:15–10:45am 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 Mini Monster Mash. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)

Wednesdays: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:15–11am An early literacy class for older preschool children to practice participating independently without their caregivers. We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and interacting with others in a group setting! (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)

Wednesday, October 9 6–8pm Join Way Out West Paranormal to learn about ghosts of Cheyenne, as well as their process for investigation. As passionate paranormal investigators, they delve into the shadows to uncover the secrets of haunted locations, ghostly encounters, and supernatural phenomena. Don't miss out on this hauntingly good time! (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10–10:45am 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: October 3: Forest Friends October 10: Cat & Mouse October 17: Dinosaurs October 24: Fall Stories October 31: Silly, Spooky Stories

Tuesdays: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:15–11am Join us for an interactive Early Literacy Class for the whole family, complete with books, songs, rhymes, movement and more! Stay and play after class with our Early Literacy toys and socialize with other children and caregivers. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)

Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 in the Sage Room Fridays: October 4, 18, 25 in the Early Literacy Center 10:15–11am 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)

Thursdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 4–5pm 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 ...

Friday, October 11 10:30–11:15am Join magician & storyteller Byron Grey for an afternoon of trickery and mystery. "The Magic Bookcase" is a family-friendly, 40-minute performance blending original enchanting magic, charming storytelling, and captivating audience participation. Described as “smooth and savvy” by the New York Times with an “enchanting display of magic” from the Baltimore Herald, Byron Grey has shared his ...

Friday, October 11 1–1:45pm "The Magic Bookcase" recharges and re-enchants the wonder of reading and storytelling. Combining the arts of magic, traditional storytelling, and "handling humans" (the gentle art of audience participation), "The Magic Bookcase" is a 40 minute tour-de-force of family entertainment. (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library)

Friday, October 11 3:30–4:15pm "The Magic Bookcase" recharges and re-enchants the wonder of reading and storytelling. Combining the arts of magic, traditional storytelling, and "handling humans" (the gentle art of audience participation), "The Magic Bookcase" is a 40 minute tour-de-force of family entertainment. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Meet your favorite local authors or find a new one! Authors from around the region will gather in the library to sell and sign books. If you are a local author interested in connecting with other writers and the broader community, please register before noon on October 11. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Saturday, October 12 10:15–11am You’re invited to a book party! Join us for a celebration of reading. We will read and talk about books, play games, do a craft, and have a treat! (Grades Pre-K–2; Early Literacy Center)

Saturday, October 12 2–4pm Join us for a painting party where we celebrate all things fall! Use our supplies to paint and decorate a pumpkin to get in the Halloween spirit! Paint your favorite monsters, characters, quotes, sugar skulls, or even just a cool design. Supplies are limited so make sure to sign up by clicking the link below! (Teens ...

Saturday, October 12 3:30–5:30pm Consider yourself a Star Wars Nerd? Come join us for an afternoon filled with crafts, costumes, and photo opportunities with the 501st and Rebel Legions. Check out our book and movie collections, and have fun all at the same time. (All Ages; Early Literacy Center, Sage Room & 2nd Floor Non-Fiction Tables)