Early Literacy Center (ELC) – Birth to 5 Years
The Public Library Association emphasizes the 5 early literacy practices (Talk, Sing, Read, Write and Play) as keys to developing language and reading skills. The ELC and My Library Place incorporate these activities in an interactive and fun environment. Have fun and learn at the same time!
Ready4K Texting Service
Parents across Wyoming, can now sign up for a new, free texting service that delivers fun facts and easy tips to their phones. Called Ready4K, the texting service shows parents how to boost children’s learning and get them ready for kindergarten.
Read more about the Ready4K Wyoming Early Literacy texting program here.
Educator Resources
Looking to bring a little something extra to the children within your care? Whether it’s for a daycare, a Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts of America group, homeschooling, or additional classroom fundamentals, we’d love to help you help others!
Read more about our Educator Resources here.
Homeschool Resources
The Laramie County Library has a large number of materials on the topic of homeschooling, from selecting a curriculum to teaching cursive handwriting. We even have special topic bags that you can check out – complete with finger puppets, craft project ideas, books related to the topic, and much more. You don’t have to go it alone – we’re here to help!
Read more about our Homeschool Resources here.
Teens & Tweens
There’s a place for the big kids on the 2nd floor. Tweens & Teens have their own locations, with various seating, technologies and materials. We also have age-appropriate programming for grades 3 – 12.
Read more about the Tween & Teen offerings.
Touch Tone Tales
Wild and wacky original stories from Charlie Williams, “The Noiseguy!” Call 307-638-2552 any time of day or night to hear a funny story. Stories changes weekly and are especially enjoyable for children ages 4 and older.
Wiggle and Giggle Time: Toddler Time
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesTurn 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)
Yoga Together
Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesWednesday, 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.
Ready Readers
Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesAn 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)
Book Babies
Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesThursdays: 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)
Tales Together
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin 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)
Book Babies
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesThursdays: 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)
Book Party!
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesYou’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)
Tales Together Crafternoon
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesCome get crafty with us! We will be reading a story and doing a craft together based on our Tales Together theme. This event is meant for preschoolers and their grown-ups. (Pre-K & Caregivers; Early Literacy Center)
Wiggle and Giggle Time: Toddler Time
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesTurn 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)
K-2 STEAM
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesCalling all future astronauts! Strap on your moon boots and join us for a fun afternoon of space activities. Children in grades K-2 can join us each month as we explore a variety of STEAM topics (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) with crafts, games, experiments, and more. (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Wyoming Book Awards Beanstack Challenge
Virtually via Beanstack 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesIt’s almost time for the Wyoming Book Awards! Wyoming has three book awards to give out and we need you to decide which books to give them to! Read at least three of the ten nominated books in your age category and vote for your favorite in our Beanstack challenge. Keep reading from the nominee list to earn more tickets ...
Tales Together
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin 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)
Wiggle and Giggle Time: Toddler Time
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesTurn 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)
Ready Readers
Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesAn 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)
Story Explorers
Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesStep into the world of a story! We will read a book together, then have fun hands-on activities and crafts relating to our book! This is a non-traditional book club targeted towards children who are just starting their reading journey. All reading abilities welcome. (Grades K–2; Sage Room)
Cuentos y Amigos (Spanish Storytime)
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin 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 Winter Clothes. 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 la Ropa ...
Book Babies
Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesThursdays: 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)
Tales Together
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin 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)
Sit, Stay, READ! Read to a Therapy Dog
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesEveryone 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)
Book Babies
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesThursdays: 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)