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.
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January 2020
Stories on My Own
This storytime is designed for older preschool children to practice sitting, listening, following directions, and interacting with others their age in a group setting without their caregivers. (Ages 3–5; Sage Room) Storytime Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »Tales Together
Join us for an interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Storytime Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »Stories on My Own
This storytime is designed for older preschool children to practice sitting, listening, following directions, and interacting with others their age in a group setting without their caregivers. (Ages 3–5; Sage Room) Storytime Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »Tales Together
Join us for an interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Storytime Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »Stories on My Own
This storytime is designed for older preschool children to practice sitting, listening, following directions, and interacting with others their age in a group setting without their caregivers. (Ages 3–5; Sage Room) Storytime Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »Tales Together
Join us for an interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Storytime Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »Sit, Stay, READ: A Read to a Therapy Dog Event
Everyone loves to hear a story, even our four-pawed friends! Come in to 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 in partnership with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. (Grades K–6; Early Literacy Center)
Find out more »Baby Lapsit
Join us for a short storytime session 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 Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »Family After-Hours: Mini Golf
Mini Golf in January? It may be cold outside, but this fun is inside where it’s toasty and warm! Challenge your family to see who the champion is and finish off your nine holes with some tasty cocoa and marshmallows. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The last round will start at 7:40pm, so don’t wait too long! (Children & Families; All Floors)
Find out more »Tales Together
Join us for an interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Storytime Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »Stories on My Own
This storytime is designed for older preschool children to practice sitting, listening, following directions, and interacting with others their age in a group setting without their caregivers. (Ages 3–5; Sage Room) Storytime Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »Tales Together
Join us for an interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Storytime Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »Stories on My Own
This storytime is designed for older preschool children to practice sitting, listening, following directions, and interacting with others their age in a group setting without their caregivers. (Ages 3–5; Sage Room) Storytime Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »Tales Together
Join us for an interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Storytime Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »Stories on My Own
This storytime is designed for older preschool children to practice sitting, listening, following directions, and interacting with others their age in a group setting without their caregivers. (Ages 3–5; Sage Room) Storytime Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »Tales Together
Join us for an interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years; Early Literacy Center) Storytime Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »Brown Bag Book Club
Book club will meet twice during the month of January. We will review the first half of the book on the 16th and the second part on the 30th. Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal, and desserts and drinks will be provided. We will be reading Chasing Vermeer. Quick book description: When a book of unexplainable occurrences brings Petra and Calder together, strange things start to happen: seemingly unrelated events connect, an eccentric old woman seeks their company, and…
Find out more »Baby Lapsit
Join us for a short storytime session 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 Themes Week of December 31: No Storytime This Week Week of January 7: Let It Snow Week of January 14: Pet Parade Week of January 21: Space Week of January 28: Monster Stomp
Find out more »February 2020
Family Unity Storytime in Celebration of Black History Month
Join us as we kick off our Black History Month celebrations with a unique family experience! We will read a couple books, create a great craft, and eat some snacks while we learn about our country’s Civil Rights Movement. A special guest will show us some amazing artifacts and discuss the items we use every day that were created by Black inventors. (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Find out more »Sit, Stay, READ: A Read to a Therapy Dog Event
Everyone loves to hear a story, even our four-pawed friends! Come in to 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 in partnership with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. (Grades K–6; Early Literacy Center)
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