We are coloring our world this summer and want you to help color our library cards! Enter the library card art contest and your art could be featured on an LCLS library card. To enter, pick up an entry form at any library location, let the world around you be your inspiration, and show us your best library card design! ...
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)
Laramie County Library System and the Library Café will be closed all day on the following holidays (unless otherwise noted) Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents’ Day Easter Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Cheyenne Day Labor Day In-Service Training (held on the second Monday of October) Veterans Day Eve of Thanksgiving (library closes at 6 pm, Café closes at ...
12–1:15pm Join us for a live virtual Road Scholar lecture by historian Matthew Palczynski that explores the art and influences of the 1950s, followed by Q&A. The “space age” was in, and with it came tail fins on cars, sci-fi on television, and Sputnik’s launch in 1957. A postwar economic boom fueled rapid suburbanization and a culture increasingly hooked on ...
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: June 9: Father’s “Rock” June 16: Dino-Dots June 23: Dream Catchers June 30: Patriotic Garland Sparklers
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)
Have you ever wanted to branch out and start reading something new, but you just don’t know how to get started? Come to our Story Stop Cafe and “taste” some new books, eat snacks, and maybe you’ll discover new books you’ll love. This month’s theme is Once Upon a Time. (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Please join us for an fitness series with Ralph Thomure from Gold’s Gym. We will 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 afterwards ...
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)
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 June. (Pre-K & Families; Burns Branch Library) Themes by week June 3: Community June 10: Fathers June 17: Dinosaurs June 24: Fantasy
Get crafty at the library! This month features a variety of crafts to kick off our Summer Reading Challenge and that will bring color to your world. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) June 3: Watercolor Resist Art June 10: Abstract Number Art June 17: Painted Rock Cactus Pet June 24: Build a Popsicle
Come meet the most misunderstood animal in the world: the goat! Members of the Wyoming Dairy Goat Association will help us learn basic facts and the best kept secrets about goats and dismiss the myths surrounding this species. There will be hands-on interaction, an art activity, and so much more! (All Ages; Texas Trail Museum Park in Pine Bluffs)
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 ...
Join us for a lively discussion of A Gentlemen in Moscow by Amor Towles as we share a pot-luck style dinner. Swing by and pick up your copy. For more information and to RSVP contact us by calling 307-547-2249. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
It takes people of all kinds to shape our communities and our country for the better. Learn whether you’re a nurturer, defender, connector or amplifier—your unique Civic Superpower can change the world. Cheyenne’s We the People students will lead inspiring and energizing conversations with local Civic Superheroes who will share their experiences, give advice, and explore the countless ways we ...
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)
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)
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)
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 watch your calendars! We will practice yoga while seated or standing for 40 minutes. During the session, Toni will weave poetry throughout to offer ...
Want to have a say in teen events and services at the library? We want your input! Come and join us for our ongoing VolunTeens Board. We will discuss what we like about the library and brainstorm new ideas for additional events and services. (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)
Be bold! Be expressive! Join us as we create abstract art using squeegees. We will explore color combinations and embrace the unpredictability of this art process. Space is limited to 20 participants, so please sign up before June 13 by visiting the Pine Bluffs Branch or calling 307-245-3646. (Teens & 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! 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)
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, Cottonwood Room) Comp poster
5pm–Games & Activities 8:15pm–Movie screening Join the library and the Downtown Development Authority at Screen on the Green for an evening of family fun capped off with a movie under the stars! Come early for games and activities and stick around for a family-friendly movie beginning at 8:15pm. (Children & Families; Civic Commons Park)
Sesson 1: 10:15–11am Session 2: 11:30–12:15pm Our friends from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are back, and they’re bringing their animal ambassadors to visit! Animals have amazing adaptations! You’ll get an up-close look at special characteristics and abilities that allow them to survive and thrive. This presentation will focus on highlighting structural and behavioral adaptations of our animal ambassadors. (Children and ...
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: June 6: Sonic 3 (PG) June 13: Paddington in Peru (PG) June 20: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (PG) June ...
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) June 6: Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG) June 20: Encanto (PG)
Enjoy two hours of activities, good conversation, and plenty of snacks. Bring your favorite game or just come as you are—this is your space to relax and have fun! (Teens Grades 7–12; Cottonwood Room)
Come and join Jasmine Wilcox from GROW Movement and Mindfulness for a special literacy class filled with songs, stories, stretching, and play. (Ages 18 months–5 years; Early Literacy Center)
Join in for an exciting discussion of The Runaway Midwife by Patricia Harman 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)