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.
Banned Books Week
2nd floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesBanned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. During this week, we will be highlighting historically banned and challenged children’s and teen books. Come pick a book from our Blind Date with a Banned Book display! (Children & Teens; 2nd Floor)
Banned Books Week
2nd floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesBanned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. During this week, we will be highlighting historically banned and challenged children’s and teen books. Come pick a book from our Blind Date with a Banned Book display! (Children & Teens; 2nd Floor)
Banned Books Week
2nd floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesBanned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. During this week, we will be highlighting historically banned and challenged children’s and teen books. Come pick a book from our Blind Date with a Banned Book display! (Children & Teens; 2nd Floor)
Book Babies
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin 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; Early Literacy Center)
Storytime at the Wyoming State Museum’s Family Day (RSVP Required)
Wyoming State Museum 2301 Central Ave, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesWe’re taking storytime to the museum! Head 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 https://wyomuseum.wyo.gov/ to register for the event. This month’s Family Day theme is Creepy Crawly Critters. (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum–2301 Central Ave.)
Banned Books Week
2nd floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesBanned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. During this week, we will be highlighting historically banned and challenged children’s and teen books. Come pick a book from our Blind Date with a Banned Book display! (Children & Teens; 2nd Floor)
Tween/Teen Mini-figure Painting (RSVP Required)
Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesAward-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 by clicking the link below. (Grades 3-12; Sage Room) Click Here to RSVP
Tales Together
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Yoga Together
Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave - 1st Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesCome and experience stories, stretching, and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is Fall/Autumn. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Cottonwood Room)
Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)
Virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your own home!, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin us for a live virtual Tales Together via Zoom! During this interactive early literacy class, we will practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! RSVP by clicking the link below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
Play Together
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesCome enjoy a few stories on Blocks and Building, then play together with our big collection of blocks! We will have fun prompts on getting the most out of block play. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Get Ready for the Science Fair
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin science educator Tom Farrell in this entertaining session on how to make and present amazing science fair projects. (Grades 4–6 & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Book Babies
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin 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; Early Literacy Center)
Saturday STEAM
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesChildren in grades 3–6 can join us each month as we explore a variety of STEAM topics (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) with crafts, games, experiments, and more. This month, in honor of the moon passing over the sun during today’s solar eclipse, we will be exploring the moon phases with a fun craft and Oreos®. (Grades 3–6 ages 8-12; ...
Tales Together
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Tales Together
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Ready Readers
Sage Room - 2nd Floor 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesDo you have a preschooler that will be going to kindergarten? Come join us! We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and more to help get your child ready to jump into school! This event is meant for preschoolers who will be going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024. (Ages 4–5; 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 Day of the Dead. 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 ...
Virtual Tales Together (RSVP Required)
Virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your own home!, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin us for a live virtual Tales Together via Zoom! During this interactive early literacy class, we will practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! RSVP by clicking the link below to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Live via Zoom) Click Here to RSVP
Tales Together
Early Literacy Center 2200 Pioneer Ave - 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, WY, United StatesJoin us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center)