CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The following is a list of all Laramie County Library System events for the month of September, including events for the facilities in Burns and Pine Bluffs.
All libraries are scheduled to be closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day.
Cheyenne Library Branch Events
Exhibits and Special Events
Summer Reading Challenge Bookmark Contest Exhibit
May 5–Sept. 4; Library Hours
Enjoy the creativity of hundreds of third- and fourth-grade students from Laramie County in the annual bookmark contest! Pick up a bookmark of the winning designs at any library location. (All Ages; Second Floor)
Circle of Light Photo Project
Aug. 22–Sept. 18; Library Hours
The Laramie County Library is proud to host The Circle of Light Photo Project, a collection of photographs taken by people whose sight was restored through cornea transplants. This project educates the public about the impact eye donation has on the lives in our communities. This project also helps support the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank’s mission by inspiring the public to help others through eye, organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Cornea transplant recipients show the beauty of the work they can now see by participating in this important work. (All Ages; First Floor)
Rare and Vintage Camera Display
Aug. 22–Sept. 20; Library Hours
In conjunction with the Circle of Light Photo Project, the library is excited to host a selection of rare and vintage cameras collected and curated by Duane Tozier. Come learn something new about the history of photographic technology and the many ways people have found to improve cameras since they were first invented in the 18th century. (All Ages; First Floor)
Circle of Light Photo Project Presentation
Sept. 7; 1:30–3 p.m.
Come to the library for a special presentation organized by Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank in support of the Circle of Light Photo Project. Becky Volmer, of Yoder, Wyoming, will share the story of her joyful daughter Crickett. Crickett was attending the University of Wyoming’s Pharmacy School when she fell ill and found herself in the hospital. Shortly after a surgery, Crickett suffered complications and she passed. As a registered eye, organ and tissue donor, Crickett made the decision to help others. Join us to hear the rest of Crickett’s powerful story and how her selfless decision to give has led to a legacy of restored sight for another. (All Ages; Sunflower Room)
ASLAN at LCLS (RSVP required)
Saturday, Sept. 7; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
ASLAN and LCLS are teaming up for an EPIC gaming session. Join us for 10 and a half hours of video games and community building to start the fall right. There will be organized tournaments of “Brawlhalla,” “Apex Legends” and “Rocket League” as well as plenty of time for everyone to socialize and share their favorite games with each other. This event is open to everyone 10 years old and older. Because this is an after-hours event, anyone 16 years old or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are 17 years old, you may participate without a guardian present, but must provide a signed permission slip. Space is limited, so visit ASLAN’s website today here to register and sign your waiver. (Tweens, Teens and Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Youth & Family Events
100 Book Beanstack Challenge
Sept. 1–30; Library Hours
Come join us! 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 read all 100 books and track them in Beanstack, come to the Cheyenne library’s second floor to receive a book prize package! Click here to get started today! (Ages 0–6 Years Old; Beanstack Challenge)
Cuentos y Amigos (Spanish Storytime)
Wednesday, Sept. 4; 6–7 p.m.
Miércoles, 4 septiembre; 6–7 p.m.
Join us for a special bilingual Spanish–English storytime in collaboration with CHISPA. This month we will honor Hispanic Heritage month and the Cheyenne Hispanic Festival, with special stories, songs, snacks and dancing in Spanish and English!
Presentaremos una hora de cuentos bilingüe en colaboración con CHISPA. Este mes, honremos el mes de la Herencia Hispana y el festival hispano de Cheyenne, con cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y bailes — ¡en español e inglés!
(Children and Families/niños y familias; Early Literacy Center)
Saturday STEAM
Saturday, Sept. 7; 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month as we explore a variety of STEAM (science technology engineering arts math) topics with crafts, games, experiments and more. This month, get ready to huff and puff and blow some houses down! Bring “The Three Little Pigs” to life and see if you can build houses that can withstand the blow of the big, bad wolf!
(Grades 3–6/Ages 8–12; Early Literacy Center)
K–2 Steam
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 4–5 p.m.
Calling all rock enthusiasts! Come join us to experiment and make your own sugar and glue geodes! You’ll definitely get messy, so wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.
(Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Harvest Festival
Saturday, Sept. 14; 10 a.m. to noon
Come join us for our fourth annual Harvest Festival! There will be fall-inspired games, crafts, treats and fun for the whole family to enjoy! (Children and Families; First and Second Floors)
Pre-K Crafternoon
Mondays: Sept. 16, 30; 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Come get crafty with us! We will be reading a story and doing a craft together based on our Tales Together theme. This event is best for children ages 2–5 and their grown-ups. (Pre-K and Caregivers; Early Literacy Center)
Early Readers Book Club
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 4–5 p.m.
Join us to discover the thrill of reading books! We will read a book together, then have fun hands-on activities or crafts! No pre-reading is required. (Grades K–1; Early Literacy Center)
Sit, Stay, READ! Read to a Therapy Dog
Thursday, Sept. 19; 4–5 p.m.
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 presented in partnership with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. (Grades K–6; Early Literacy Center)
Tween Tasters
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 6–7 p.m.
Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month for a fun food-related activity such as food-themed parties, taste-testing challenges, edible science experiments and more. This month is all about Doritos! Do you know your Doritos flavors? Do a blindfolded taste test of different flavored Doritos to see if you can figure out the flavor, then rank them to determine the best and worst Dorito flavors. (Grades 3–6/Ages 8–12; Early Literacy Center)
Monthly Early Literacy Classes and Early Literacy Center Events
ELC Information:
Letters of the Month: Y/Z
Number of the Month: 19
Color of the Month: Black
StoryWalk Title of the Month: “A Walk in the Woods” by Hudson Talbott
Early Literacy Class Themes:
Week of Sept. 2: Farm Stories
Week of Sept. 9: Wiggle and Giggle
Week of Sept. 16: Forest Friends
Week of Sept. 23: Cat and Mouse
Week of Sept. 30: Dinosaurs
Tales Together
Tuesdays: Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; 10:15–11 a.m.
Thursdays: Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26; 10:15–11 a.m.
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)
Wiggle and Giggle Time: Toddler Time
Wednesdays: Sept. 4, 18, 25; 10:15–11 a.m.
Turn 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 18 Months–3 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Ready Readers
Wednesdays: Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25; 10:15–11 a.m.
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)
Book Babies
Thursdays: Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 in the Sage Room
Fridays: Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 in the Early Literacy Center
10:15–11 a.m.
Join us for a short early literacy class designed just for babies and their caregivers! Enjoy books, songs, lap bounces and rhymes! Afterward, babies can play with our educational toys while caregivers visit. (Ages Birth–24 Months)
Yoga Together
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21; 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Come and join Jasmine Wilcox from GROW Movement and Mindfulness for a special literacy class filled with songs, stories, stretching and play. This month’s theme is Fun on the Farm! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Teen Events
Creative Teens Unite!
Tuesday, Sept. 3 in the Teen Lounge
Tuesdays: Sept. 10, 17, 24 in the Windflower Room
4–6 p.m.
Join this fun group that enables you to tell your story through a creative medium of your choice. Drawing, storytelling, clay, poems, any way to get your story out is welcome! If you’ve always felt that you needed a place to be creative, this is the event for you! This is a creativity-friendly and judgment-free zone; all are welcome to create with us! (Teens Grades 7–12)
Teen Writing Club
Thursdays: Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26; 4–5 p.m.
LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writer’s Creative — an established, teen-led group of writers — to bring you Teen Writing Club! Teens in grades 7–12 are invited to come together and explore the creativity that happens when we collaborate and make space to be heard. We will have fun writing prompts, challenges and time for sharing with an emphasis on affirmation and fun! Leave your critiques at the door and come create with us. (Teens Grades 7–12; Windflower Room)
Gamers Unite!
Friday, Sept. 6; 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Come and play some fun games with friends! We could be brawling in “Super Smash Bros.” or racing to the finish in “Mario Kart.” You never know what will happen, but you can count on a good time! (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)
Teen Throwback Movies: “The Princess Bride”
Monday, Sept. 9; 4–6 p.m.
Throwback movies? Inconceivable! Come eat some popcorn and watch “The Princess Bride” with us! Action, adventure, romance, comedy … this movie has it all! Popcorn will be provided. “The Princess Bride” is rated PG. THIS EVENT IS TEENS ONLY. (Teens Grades 7–12; Cottonwood Room)
Brown Bag Book Club (RSVP required for 10 seats)
Wednesdays: Sept. 11, 25; 4–5 p.m.
Brown Bag Book Club is back — FOR TEENS! Each month, teens in grades 7–12 will read a book and enjoy fun activities along with a sweet treat. Participants may bring a “brown bag” lunch if they choose; beverages will be provided. For September, we will be reading “Unwind” by Neal Shusterman. Participants can pick up their book from the second-floor Ask Here desk after signing up! Spots are VERY limited so please RSVP here. (Teens Grades 7–12; Sunflower Room)
Book Description: In a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts, three runaways fight the system that would “unwind” them. Connor’s parents want to be rid of him because he’s a troublemaker. Risa has no parents and is being unwound to cut orphanage costs. Lev’s unwinding has been planned since his birth, as part of his family’s strict religion. Brought together by chance, and kept together by desperation, these three unlikely companions make a harrowing cross-country journey, knowing their lives hang in the balance. If they can survive until their 18th birthday, they can’t be harmed — but when every piece of them, from their hands to their hearts, are wanted by a world gone mad, 18 seems far, far away.
Earring-Making Class (RSVP required for 10 seats)
Monday, Sept. 16; 4–6:30 p.m.
Teen jewelry-maker Grace Lyles is back for another earring crafting event! We will learn how to use wire, jewelry-making tools and more to craft your own set of earrings! Supplies are extremely limited, so make sure to sign up here. (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)
VolunTeens
Monday, Sept. 23; 4–5 p.m.
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)
Cellphone: Unseen Connections
Sunday, Sept. 29; 1–3 p.m.
The Laramie County Community College Information Technology Pathway invites you to discover the hidden world of cellphone technology. Learn about the intricate networks and unseen components that make modern communication possible. This event is ideal for anyone curious about the tech that powers our everyday lives. (Teens Grades 7–12 & Adults; Sunflower Room)
Adult Events
Chair Yoga & Poetry
Wednesdays: Sept. 4, 18; 11–11:40 a.m.
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 each month. We will practice yoga while seated or standing for 40 minutes. During the session, Toni will weave poetry throughout to offer an inspired practice for body, mind and soul. All equipment provided. No prior yoga experience needed. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
AARP Free Shred Event (RSVP required)
Saturday, Sept. 14; 9 a.m. to noon
Stay one step ahead of identity thieves by shredding personal and financial documents at this free, drive-through shredding event. Please bring your documents in boxes or paper bags. Patrons are limited to two large boxes of documents per vehicle. Please enter the parking lot from 23rd Street on the north side of the library. Reserve your spot by clicking here or calling 877-926-8300. Sponsored by AARP Wyoming and Laramie County Library System. (Adults; Cheyenne Library Parking Lot)
Adult Craft Night: Mini-Macramé Plant Hangers (RSVP required, 15 seats per session)
Monday, Sept. 16
Session 1: 2–4 p.m.
Session 2: 6–8 p.m.
Back by popular demand, this is a repeat of our June class. Join us to learn how to make a mini-macramé plant hanger for one of our faux mini succulents or take it home for a mini plant of your own. All supplies provided. Beginner friendly. Seats are limited, so please reserve a spot for your preferred session time here. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Library for All
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities! Join us for crafts, science and LEGO fun! Please bring your staff with you. September is pizza and movie time for LFA. Come enjoy a slice of pizza with your friends and join us in watching “Arthur the King” starring Mark Wahlberg. Please bring your own drinks and any other snacks you would prefer. (Adults and Teens 16+; Cottonwood Room)
Genealogy: Finding Your Scandinavian Ancestors
Saturday, Sept. 21; 10:15–11:30 a.m.
This workshop will help you start your search for your Nordic ancestors who immigrated to the United States. We will focus on your ancestors from Denmark, Norway and Sweden, but will also touch on Finland, Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. We will show research strategies using genealogy databases, DNA matches and print resources. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Matinee Movies for Mindful Aging: “A Man Called Otto”
Monday, Sept. 23; 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Please join us for a Monday Matinee viewing of “A Man Called Otto” (rated PG-13, 2022). When Otto meets his match in a very pregnant and quick-witted neighbor, his life unexpectedly turns around. Based on the humorous and poignant New York Times bestseller, “A Man Called Otto” is a story about a grief-stricken, grumpy widower (Tom Hanks) and the redemptive power of a true friendship. Library Café refreshments and popcorn are provided. Optional discussion to follow the movie. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Speed Friending & Game Night (RSVP required for 40 seats)
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 6–8:30 p.m.
Are you new to town? Trying to meet new people? Join us for a casual night of “speed friending” and meet new pals! Feel free to bring friends or join us individually. The Wyoming Gaming Library will provide games to play with your new friends, and refreshments will be available. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot here. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)
Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 6:30–7 p.m.
Come join us for an engaging discussion of William Landay’s “Defending Jacob.” In a quiet, upper-class Boston suburb a teen is found brutally murdered. Disturbing questions about love, loyalty and moral conflict arise for state district attorney Andy Barber when the crime’s main suspect surfaces. A limited number of books are available; please visit the third-floor Ask Here desk to check out a copy while supplies last! (Adults; Windflower Room)
Cellphone: Unseen Connections
Sunday, Sept. 29; 1–3 p.m.
The Laramie County Community College Information Technology Pathway invites you to discover the hidden world of cellphone technology. Learn about the intricate networks and unseen components that make modern communication possible. This event is ideal for anyone curious about the technology that powers our everyday lives. (Teens Grades 7–12 and Adults; Sunflower Room)
Library to Business Events
Market Research for Nonprofits
Thursday, Sept. 5; Noon–1 p.m.
Learn search methods to identify businesses and/or consumers who may be just the right audience at the right time to donate or support your organization. You will learn to search by audience in any geography and even produce maps of your results or simply download the data for later use. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
SCORE Mentoring
Monday, Sept. 9; 5:30–7 p.m.
Join SCORE Wyoming for an interactive class where we explore your innate superpower — the ability to create income effortlessly. This isn’t a traditional lecture; it’s a guided brainstorming session. We’ll provide thought-provoking questions, and all you need to bring is your authentic self. Presented by SCORE Mentor, Toby Lyles. (Adults; Windflower Room)
Candid: Intro to Nonprofit Project Budgets
Thursday, Sept. 26; Noon–1:30 p.m.
Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don’t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence. (Adults; Sunflower Room)
Burns Branch Library Events
Little Colts Story Time
Tuesday, Sept. 3; 11 a.m. to noon
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. This month’s theme is Ocean Adventures. (Pre-K & Families; Burns Branch Library)
Make It Mondays
Mondays: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; 1–5 p.m.
Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Crafts by week:
- Sept. 9: Owls
- Sept. 16: Puzzle Pieces
- Sept. 23: Sunflowers
- Sept. 30: Bookmark Leaves
Friday Matinee
Fridays: Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27; 1–3 p.m.
Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite treats and drinks. We’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Movies by week:
- Sept. 6: “Over the Moon” (PG)
- Sept. 13: “IF” (PG)
- Sept. 20: “Next Gen” (PG)
- Sept. 27: “The Garfield Movie” (PG)
Dinner & Book Club
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Join us for a potluck-style dinner and lively discussion of this month’s book, “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See. It tells the story of two young girls, Lily and Snow Flower, who form a deep bond through a secret language as they navigate the challenges of womanhood and societal expectations. Please swing by the Burns Library to pick up your copy. We encourage you to bring a dish to share. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Burns Branch Staff by stopping in or calling us at 307-547-2249. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Tween Jewelry Making
Thursday, Sept. 19; 4–7 p.m.
Calling all jewelry lovers! Bring your friends and come make your own bracelets and necklaces. All supplies included. (Ages 10–18; Burns Branch Library)
Paint Party: Indian Corn (RSVP required)
Saturday, Sept. 21; 1–3:30 p.m.
Come join us for a creative afternoon. The theme of this class is Indian Corn. All supplies are provided. Coffee and hot tea are available in the café. Please reach out to the Burns Branch Library staff to reserve a spot as spots are limited. Call the Burns Library at 307-547-2249 or visit us in person to reserve your seat. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Pine Bluffs Branch Library Events
Craftastic Tuesday
Tuesdays: Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Get crafty at the library! This month, make and take home your choice of a paper bag fall leaf luminaries or a beaded corn magnet. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Tales Together @ Pine
Thursdays: Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26; 10–10:45 a.m.
Join us for an interactive story time session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts and much more! (Ages 18 months–5 years; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Themes by week:
- Sept. 5: Storyteller’s Favorites
- Sept. 12: ABC’s and 123’s
- Sept. 19: Farm Stories
- Sept. 26: Wiggle and Giggle
Friday Matinee
Fridays: Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching 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:
- Sept. 6: “Kung Fu Panda 4” (PG)
- Sept. 13: “Coco” (PG)
- Sept. 20: “Aladdin” (PG)
- Sept. 27: “Raya and the Last Dragon” (PG)
Minute-To-Win-It Challenge
Sept. 10–14; Library Hours
Come to the library each day this week and try out your skills with our Minute-To-Win-It challenge. The catch? You only have 60 seconds to complete each daily challenge. If you are successful, a candy prize will be yours! (Grades K–8; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Baby Adventures: Rhymes Around the World
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 11–11:30 a.m.
Join us in celebrating rhymes and languages around the world! Chanting rhymes, singing songs and sharing our stories are great ways to help them learn new vocabulary words and, best of all, creating a bond with your baby. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Lunch Bunch Book Club
Saturday, Sept. 21; Noon to 1 p.m.
Join in for an exciting discussion of “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave 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)
Quick summary: We all have stories we never tell. Before Owen Michaels disappears, he manages to smuggle a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her. Despite her confusion and fear, Hannah Hall knows exactly to whom the note refers: Owen’s 16-year-old daughter, Bailey. Bailey, who lost her mother tragically as a child. Bailey, who wants absolutely nothing to do with her new stepmother. As Hannah’s increasingly desperate calls to Owen go unanswered; as the FBI arrests Owen’s boss; as a U.S. Marshal and FBI agents arrive at her Sausalito home unannounced, Hannah quickly realizes her husband isn’t who he said he was. And that Bailey just may hold the key to figuring out Owen’s true identity — and why he really disappeared. Hannah and Bailey set out to discover the truth, together. But as they start putting together the pieces of Owen’s past, they soon realize they are also building a new future. One neither Hannah nor Bailey could have anticipated.
Paint & Sip: Witchy Jack-o-Lantern (RSVP required)
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Join us for a relaxing and creative night as we paint a witchy jack-o-lantern to light up your spooky holiday. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited to 15 participants, so please sign up before Sept. 21 by visiting the Pine Bluffs Branch Library or calling 307-245-3646. (Teens & Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
