Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Adult groups, to RSVP or cancel please reach out by calling 307-547-2249 (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Crafts by week: January 6: Rainbow Fish January 13: Owls January 27: Moose

Turn on your giggle box and get your wiggles out at this brand new Early Literacy Class complete with lots of music, movement, interactive play, and stories just for toddlers! Stay and play after class with our Early Literacy toys and socialize with other children and caregivers. (Ages 2–3; Early Literacy Center)

Get crafty at the library! This month, make and take home a variety of winter-themed crafts. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) January 7: Bears in Sweaters January 14: Egg Carton Snowman January 21: Rolled Paper Penguin January 28: Cardinal in Winter

Story time at the library is a great opportunity for children to socialize with their peers. This program includes an interactive reading session followed by a fun craft. (Pre-K & Families; Burns Branch Library) Themes by week January 7: Turtles January 21: Otters

Unleash your creativity and try something new! Every other week, we’ll explore a different art medium, from painting and sketching to sculpting and more. Learn new techniques, experiment with materials, and create something unique to take home. No experience is needed, and all supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and a willingness to create! (Teens Grades 7–12; Windflower Room) Activities ...

View a selection of rare and remarkable shoes from the collection of local sneaker enthusiast Brett Drake. (All Ages; 2nd Floor)

In 2017, Cheyenne resident and self-proclaimed sneaker nerd Brett Drake won the Nike Ease Challenge with his design of an adaptive fit high-top shoe. Come see the process of how that idea became the Nike Air Zoom UNVRS. (All Ages; 1st Floor)

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; 3rd Floor Ask Here Desk)

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 research your family history by using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org or 307-773-7232 to sign up ...

Wednesday, January 8 in the Cottonwood Room Saturday, January 18 in the Early Literacy Center 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.

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)

What’s your passion—the topic you know inside and out? Here’s your chance to share it! If you'd like to present, please RSVP at the link below and create a short PowerPoint (5-7 minutes)—please send in advance to adultservices@lclsonline.org so we can have it ready to go for your presentation Whether presenting or not, we invite you to join us and ...

Thursdays: January 9, 16, 23, 30 in the Sage Room 9:15–10am Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 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)

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: January 2: No storytime January 9: Here Comes Winter January 16: Monster Stomp January 23: Pet Parade January 30: Polar Animals

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)

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 ...

Thursday, January 9 5–7pm; Remarks begin at 5:30pm Join us for a reception celebrating ideas, invention, and innovation. Tour the Spark!: Places of Innovation exhibit and explore the theme of innovation in rural places; then view the Innovation Laramie County exhibit to see the creative approaches of four local organizations working in our community. Enjoy refreshments, conversation, and remarks from ...

Thursdays: January 9, 16, 23, 30 in the Sage Room 9:15–10am Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 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)

Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite treats and drinks. We’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: January 3: DC League of Super-Pets (PG) January 10: Onward (PG) January 17: SpongeBob: Sponge Out of Water (PG) January 24: The Addams Family (2019, 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) January 3: Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG) January 10: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG) January 17: Finding Nemo (G) January 24: Smallfoot (PG) January ...

You’re invited to a book party! Join us for a celebration of reading. We will read books, play games, do a craft and have a treat! (Grades Pre-K–1; Early Literacy Center)