Take in the annual bookmark contest exhibit and enjoy the creativity of hundreds of 3rd and 4th grade Laramie County students! Pick up bookmarks featuring the winning designs at any library location. (All Ages; All Library Locations)
Color can unify or disrupt, clarify or abstract. Whether cultural, symbolic, or purely aesthetic, color serves as a powerful narrative force. In this iteration of Laramie County Library’s annual book arts exhibit, curator Kayla Clark invites artists to embrace color as both subject and storyteller. Experience how a select group of artists from Wyoming and beyond— working in traditional and ...
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Groups, please RSVP by calling 307-547-2249. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Crafts by week: July 7th: Butterflies July 14th: Lemonade July 21st: Canning Ring Stained Glass July 28th: Smart Cookie
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)
Turn on your giggle box and get your wiggles out at this 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 18 Months–3 Years; Early Literacy Center) ELC Information: Letters of the Month: S/T Number ...
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! Please join us every Tuesday in the month of July. (Pre-K & Families; Burns Branch Library) Themes by week July 1st: America July 8th: Butterflies July 15th: Summer July 22nd: Light & ...
Join artist Desirée Brothe as we launch the Summer Reading Challenge art experience in the Pine Bluffs Library! Participants will learn about the project and be guided in creating special artworks to contribute to the installation. All supplies and materials provided. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Children & Families: 3:30–4:30pm Teens & Adults: 5–6:30pm
Children in grades 3-6 can join us as we explore a variety of STEAM topics (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) with crafts, games, experiments, and more. This month, join us for a relaxing evening of snacks and sticker-by-number art fun. (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)
Join us for a special book club during the Summer Reading Challenge as we explore American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation―and Could Again by Yuval Levin. This book examines how the U.S. Constitution has historically served as a unifying force, fostering debate and compromise, and how it can help bridge today’s divides. A limited number of books are ...
Please join us for an active fitness series with Ralph Thomure from Gold’s Gym. We start each session with a brief discussion about the benefits of good fitness programming, assessing fitness and nutrition myths, and incorporating activities at home. Wear comfortable walking shoes to enjoy a moderately paced walk downtown from the library. Plan to stay a few minutes for ...
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) ELC Information: Letters of the Month: S/T Number of the Month: 9 Color of the Month: ...
Turn on your giggle box and get your wiggles out at this 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 18 Months–3 Years; Early Literacy Center) ELC Information: Letters of the Month: S/T Number ...
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) ELC Information: Letters of the Month: S/T Number of the Month: 9 Color of the Month: White StoryWalk® Title of the ...
Cheyenne, let’s move our bodies and exercise our minds! Please join us for gentle Chair Yoga with Toni Brannan from Blossom Yoga Studio. Sessions will be on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, so mark your calendars! We will practice yoga while seated or standing for 40 minutes. During the session, Toni will weave poetry throughout to offer ...
Come Celebrate WyoGives with the Laramie County Library Foundation! Join us as we kick off our goodbye tour for our beloved bookmobile before the new one arrives this December! We're throwing a Parking Lot Party filled with chalk fun, bubbles, books, and more surprises! Come celebrate community, giving, and the joy of books — we can't wait to see you ...
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 July, we will be reading To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han. Participants can ...
Don’t be a bystander— become a lifesaver! HeartCorps Service Member Abigael Bylow will provide instruction on how to perform Hands–Only CPR in the event you are a witness to a cardiac emergency. This is NOT a certification course. (Adults, Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
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! Our theme this month will be Fruit. Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y en inglés! Nuestro tema este mes será Las Frutas. (Children ...
Whether you’re brand new to knitting or looking to refresh your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to dive in. In this session, you will learn the knit stitch and how to read beginner patterns. RSVP required. (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; Sage Room) ELC Information: Letters of the Month: S/T Number of the Month: 9 Color of the Month: White StoryWalk® Title of the Month: ...
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) July 3: No Storytime July 10: No Storytime July 17: Colors and Shapes July 24: Let's Go to the Beach July 31: Dance and Music
Join Kayla Clark, Wyoming-based letterpress printer and curator of ChromaTome: Books & Broadsides, for printmaking demonstrations and discussion. Library visitors are encouraged to stop by The Commons area on the first floor and visit with the artist at work—and maybe even make a letterpress print of their own! (All Ages; First Floor)
Dance…sing…play…and bring the family together as we unleash all of the magic that music has to offer. In this class designed for babies to age 5, a child’s creativity and self-expression can blossom all while enhancing early childhood development. (Ages 0–5; Early Literacy Center) ELC Information: Letters of the Month: S/T Number of the Month: 9 Color of the Month: ...
Do you have concerns about your mental health or the mental health of someone you know? VOA Northern Rockies will present an overview of their local mental health services. Come and learn more about what they offer the community. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
This program combines hands-on crafting with nature education. Come learn about backyard birds local to our area and create a suet bird feeder using 3D-printed forms made at our very own Cheyenne Library. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Join us on Thursdays this summer for our Art Club to celebrate our summer reading theme of Color Our World™. Each week we will explore a different art project! Wear play clothes because it could get messy! (Grades K-6; Cottonwood Room)
Enjoy an interactive musical performance for families from Mr. Kneel, Hip-Hop emcee extraordinaire! With beatbox and vocal percussion, Mr. Kneel can make a colorful, musical world. You won’t want to miss this exciting event. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Everyone loves to hear a story, even our four-pawed friends! Come into 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 Kayla Clark, Wyoming-based letterpress printer and curator of ChromaTome: Books & Broadsides, for printmaking demonstrations and discussion. Library visitors are encouraged to stop by The Commons area on the first floor and visit with the artist at work—and maybe even make a letterpress print of their own! (All Ages; First Floor)
Join us for a special edition of Book Babies, art style! We will have a short storytime, and then explore different art and sensory materials such as taste-safe paint, bubble wrap, or paint sticks. Wear play clothes as it could get messy! (Ages Birth–24 months; Early Literacy Center) ELC Information: Letters of the Month: S/T Number of the Month: 9 ...
Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite treats and drinks. We will provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: July 4th: *Closed for the Holiday* July 11th: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind July 18th: Queen of Katwe July 25th: Akeelah & the Bee
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching a family-friendly matinee. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) July 18: Moana 2
Cool off this summer with an epic water fight at the library! Join us for an evening of water balloons, squirt guns, and splash-filled fun— as well as a free dinner! Bring your friends, wear clothes you don’t mind getting soaked in, and get ready to make a splash! We will meet in the Cottonwood Room and move to Civic ...
Join in for an exciting discussion of Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie as we enjoy a potluck lunch. Please call the library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff for more information. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)