Beginning January 1, 2023, we are encouraging children ages 3–5 (and their parents/caregivers) to read Laramie County Library System’s 100 Books for Every Child as part of an ongoing Beanstack challenge! These 100 books were carefully curated by Laramie County Library System’s youth librarians who recommend that the titles are read to every child before they enter Kindergarten. After you ...

Mad scientist Dr. Storm’s weather machine has gone wacky! See if you can fix the seasons and escape the room. Morning escape room slots from 10:30am to 1:30pm are for children in grades K–2 and their families. Afternoon time slots from 2:30pm to 5:30pm are for children in grades 3–6 and their families. Families are welcome to sign up for ...

Make and take home a rainbow macramé wall hanging to get you in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day and feeling ready for spring. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

It’s Spring Break and our craft closet is overflowing! Help us use up some of our supplies! You never know what you could make. (Children, Teens, & Families; Early Literacy Center)

Make and take home a rainbow macramé wall hanging to get you in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day and feeling ready for spring. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

February 20–April 16 Library Hours Enjoy wonderful art created by K–6 students in Laramie County School District #1. Visit all three floors of the library to see the creative wonders! (All Ages; All Floors)

Want to shake up your style? Bring some white clothing and join us for some bring-your-own-tie-dye fun. Dye and gloves will be provided. If you forgot to bring clothes, we will have some shirts and socks you can use. (Teens; Sage Room)

Catch up on your spring to-be-read list and join us in reading Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. An intriguing mystery is woven throughout Owens’s rich description of North Carolina’s coastal marshlands in this coming-of-age tale about the lovely yet odd young Kya. Come to the library’s 3rd floor Ask Here desk to retrieve your copy of the book ...

Come play with us! We will have a variety of fun texture activities for your kiddo to interact with. Things may get a little messy, so come prepared!       (Ages 2–5; Early Literacy Center)

March 1–31 Library Hours Join the 21 Day Reading Challenge! Get behind the idea that reading aloud to children from birth to eight years old can greatly benefit their future and help them become successful. Pick your day of the month to start and when you reach the twenty-first day, bring your challenge sheet back into the library to receive ...

School is out and so are our LEGO® bricks! Use them to show off your building talents. Come to the 2nd floor tables and participate in the challenge build of the hour or spin the wheel for an individual challenge. It will be more fun than a bin full of LEGO® bricks! (Children, Teens, & Families; 2nd Floor)

Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: March 2: Down by the Pond March 9: No storytime March 16: Strike Up the Band March 23: Things That Go March 30: Storyteller Favorites

Come join us to play some games . . . giant style! We will have games like Candy Land®, Tsuro™, and more. Play an old favorite or learn something new, either way it will make for a giant day of fun! (Children, Teens, & Families; Early Literacy Center, Cottonwood, Willow, & Sage Rooms)

Can porcupines shoot their quills? Do cockroaches serve any purpose? Join us for a visit from the ZOOMobile, an outreach program from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, CO. Learn the truth about some well-known animal myths and enjoy a visit from live animal ambassadors! (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room)

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: March 3: The Lorax (PG) March 10: Rock Dog (PG) March 17: Zootopia (PG) March 24: Bad Guys (PG) March 31: Riki Rhino (Not Rated)

Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch 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: March 3: Horton Hears a Who (G) March 10: Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (PG) March 17: Brave (PG) March 24: Nanny ...

The famous Stroop Effect is named after J. Ridley Stroop who discovered this strange phenomenon in the 1930s. Challenge yourself to this tricky activity: name the colors of the given words, but DO NOT read the words, rather, say the color that the word is written in. It’s not as easy as you think! (Grades 3–8; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

We’re taking storytime to the museum! Head on over to the Wyoming State Museum for their Family Day to participate in one of our early literacy storytimes and other fun activities. Visit the Wyoming State Museum’s website at wyomuseum.wyo.gov to register for the event. This month’s Family Day theme is Earth Extravaganza. (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central Ave.)

Role-playing adventure is just a click away. Join our Teen D&D online community and get started on creating a character today. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem! Laramie County Library offers Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat, and play online. To participate, you will need a phone, tablet, or computer with internet connection and a Discord account. ...

Award-winning minis painter Kyle McCormick from Olympus Games & Comics is dropping by to teach the ins and outs of mini figure painting. We will provide a kit with figure, paint, and brush. Spots are limited, so sign up below.  (Grades 3–12; Early Literacy Center) Click Here to RSVP