CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The following is a list of all Laramie County Library System events for the month of October, including events for the facilities in Burns and Pine Bluffs. All libraries are scheduled to be closed Monday, Oct. 14 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Any events below listed with a star (*) require an RSVP to attend.

Cheyenne Library Branch Events

Exhibits and Special Events

Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries: African Americans in Civil War Medicine
Oct. 8–Nov. 15; Library Hours

This traveling banner exhibition from the National Library of Medicine explores the stories of the African American men and women who, during the American Civil War, overcame prejudices to serve as soldiers, nurses, surgeons, laundresses, cooks and laborers. Their participation in the war challenged the prescribed notions about race and gender and pushed the boundaries of the role of Black people in America. (All Ages; Third Floor)

Laramie County Library Ofrendas
Oct. 15–Nov. 4; Library Hours

Help us remember our loved ones by visiting our display of Día de los Muertos ofrendas. These ofrendas were put together by library staff to commemorate and honor their family members. (All Ages; First Floor)

Booklovers Bash
Friday, Oct. 25
5 p.m. – Reception
6 p.m. – Dinner, followed by Dessert Dash
7:30 p.m. – Patrick Radden Keefe

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Booklovers Bash!

Experience an exceptional night with award-winning journalist Patrick Radden Keefe at the Booklovers Bash. Delight in a banquet-style dinner at Little America, engage with Mr. Keefe’s insightful keynote and enjoy an exclusive book signing and Q&A session. Plus, don’t miss our exciting paddle bid auction and the renowned Dessert Dash!

Savor a delectable meal, network with fellow library and book enthusiasts, and immerse yourself in a thought-provoking keynote. Come prepared to indulge both your appetite and curiosity! Together, we’ll create lasting memories while supporting our community library.

All proceeds from sponsorships and ticket sales benefit the Laramie County Library Foundation, advancing vital library and community initiatives.

General Admission tickets are $100. To purchase tickets, find out more information about sponsorship or inquire about the evening’s activities, click here or call 307-773-7221.

About the Speaker: Patrick Radden Keefe is an award-winning staff writer at The New Yorker magazine and the bestselling author of “Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland” and “Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty.” Patrick is also the creator and host of the eight-part investigative podcast “Wind of Change,” and an executive producer of the Netflix series “Painkiller” as well as the soon-to-be-released FX series “Say Nothing,” both based on his work.

Youth & Family Events

Hogwarts House Cup Beanstack Challenge
Oct. 1–31; Library Hours

Welcome to our fourth annual House Cup reading challenge in Beanstack! Will Ravenclaw be able to defend their title, or will they be knocked off the pedestal? Join us to see if Gryffindor, Slytherin, or Hufflepuff can defeat Ravenclaw and claim the House Cup! Recruit your housemates and sign up beginning Oct. 1 to start logging minutes for your house. While competing in the reading challenge, your minutes will earn house points. At the end of the month, the house with the most points will be awarded the House Cup; a great honor! We will also be doing prize drawings for members of each house to win some fun Potter-themed prizes. The House Cup and winning house banner will hang in the library until Oct. 2025 when the challenge begins again!

Sign up for the fun here beginning Oct. 1. Need assistance creating a Beanstack account? Call the library at 307-634-3561 for help getting started. (All Ages; Beanstack Challenge)

*Storytime at the Wyoming State Museum’s Family Day
Saturday, Oct. 5; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

We’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 here to register for the event. This month’s Family Day theme is Creepy Crawly Critters. Our early literacy storytimes will be at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (Children & Families; Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave.)

Saturday STEAM
Saturday, Oct. 5; 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 make a mess because we’re making OOBLECK! It’s not a liquid, it’s not a solid, it’s… Oobleck, a non-Newtonian fluid that will give you a spooktacular suspension substance to play with for hours! (Grades 3–6/Ages 8–12; Early Literacy Center)

Magician Byron Grey Presents “The Magic Bookcase”
Friday, Oct. 11; 10:30–11:15 a.m.

Join magician and storyteller Byron Grey for an afternoon of trickery and mystery. “The Magic Bookcase” is a family-friendly, 40-minute performance blending original enchanting magic, charming storytelling and captivating audience participation. Described as “smooth and savvy” by the New York Times with an “enchanting display of magic” from the Baltimore Herald, Byron Grey has shared his magic on both American coasts, including magical performances at the Wynn, Venetian, Bellagio and Paris Hotels in Vegas and the esteemed Carnegie Hall in NYC. (Children & Families; Cottonwood Room)

Book Party!
Saturday, Oct. 12; 10:15–11 a.m.

You’re invited to a book party! Join us for a celebration of reading. We will read and talk about books, play games, do a craft and have a treat! (Grades Pre-K–2; Early Literacy Center)

Star Wars Reads
Saturday, Oct. 12; 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Consider yourself a “Star Wars” nerd? Come join us for an afternoon filled with crafts, costumes and photo opportunities with the 501st and Rebel Legions. Check out our book and movie collections, and have fun all at the same time. (All Ages; Early Literacy Center, Sage Room and Second-Floor Non-Fiction Tables )

K-2 Steam
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 4–5 p.m.

Children in grades K–2 can join us each month as we explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) topics with crafts, games, experiments and more. Join us this month for some spooooky Halloween-themed experiments and crafts. (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)

Early Readers Book Club
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 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; Sage Room)

Cuentos y Amigos (Spanish Storytime) ֍
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 6–7 p.m.
Miércoles, 16 octubre; 6–7 p.m.

Join 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. (Children and Families; Early Literacy Center)

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 Día de los Muertos. (Niños y familias; Early Literacy Center)

Sit, Stay, READ! Read to a Therapy Dog
Thursday, Oct. 17; 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)

*After Hours Interactive Movie: “Hocus Pocus”
Saturday, Oct. 19; 6–7:30 p.m.

The Sanderson sisters are coming to the library! Children and teens ages 10–18 may join us for a special interactive film experience featuring the Halloween classic “Hocus Pocus”! Be ready for lots of tricks and treats as you sing, laugh and use fun props to enhance your viewing experience. You can even come in costume if you like! RSVP and permission slips are required to attend. Reserve your spot here. (Grades 5–12/Ages 10–18; Cottonwood Room)

Pre-K Crafternoon
Monday, Oct. 21; 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 meant for preschoolers and their grown-ups. (Pre-K and Caregivers; Early Literacy Center)

Tween Tasters
Tuesday, Oct. 22; 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, create creepy concoctions like a mad scientist! Enjoy some fizzy, green witch’s brew while you make edible slime. (Grades 3–6/Ages 8–12; Early Literacy Center)

Coloring Club
Saturday, Oct. 26; 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Do you love to color? Come and join us for a Spooky Halloween-themed Coloring Club! Spend your day coloring with friends or enjoy a relaxing time coloring by yourself. Regardless of who you’re with, this self-paced coloring event is sure to be a fun time. (Children and Families; Second-Floor Nonfiction Tables)

Library Movie Day: “Coco” & Cocoa
Saturday, Oct. 26; 2–4 p.m.
Sábado, 26 octubre; 2–4 p.m.

Enjoy some hot cocoa while we watch a family-friendly movie, just in time for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos! We will be showing “Coco” (PG). Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. (Children and Families; Early Literacy Center)

Ven a la biblioteca para ver la película de “Coco” (PG) y tomar chocolate caliente con nostros. Coco sigue a Miguel, un joven mexicano que toca la guitarra, a pesar de la prohibición de tocar o escuchar música de su familia. ¡En el Día de Muertos, Miguel entra a la tierra de los muertos a buscar su tatarabuelo, un cantante legendaria! (Niños y familias; Early Literacy Center)

*Library Labyrinth
Saturday, Oct. 26; 5–6 p.m. (kids); 6–9 p.m. (scary hours)

Tonight we are partnering with the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players to transform the Cottonwood and Willow rooms into a terrifying dark lair for all kinds of haunts! Join us from 5 to 6 for kids’ hour if you don’t want to be too scared, or from 6 to 9 for the spooky hours! Please swing by the second-floor Ask Here desk or call 307-634-3561 to reserve a time slot! (All Ages; Cottonwood and Willow Rooms)

Trick or Treat at the Library
Thursday, Oct. 31; Library Hours

Stop by the desks on each floor of the library to show off your costumes and get a treat! We especially love any costumes of book characters!

Participating desks: Ask Here first, second and third floors, Computer Center help desk and the Business Office (during business hours). (Children and Families; All Floors)

Monthly Early Literacy Classes and Early Literacy Center Events

ELC Information:

Letters of the Month: A/B
Number of the Month: 20
Color of the Month: Red
StoryWalk Title of the Month/titulo del mes: “The Day of the Dead/El Diá de los Muertos” by Bob Barner

Early Literacy Class Themes

Week of Oct. 7: Fall Stories
Week of Oct. 14: Barrel Full of Monkeys
Week of Oct. 21: Good Things to Eat
Week of Oct. 28: Silly, Spooky Stories

Tales Together
Tuesdays: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursdays: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
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)

Ready Readers
Wednesdays: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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)

Wiggle and Giggle Time: Toddler Time
Wednesdays: Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30
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)

Book Babies
Thursdays: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (Sage Room)
Fridays: Oct. 4, 18, 25 (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! Afterwards, babies can play with our educational toys while caregivers visit. (Ages Birth–24 Months)

Yoga Together
Wednesday, Oct. 9; 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19; 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 Mini Monster Mash. (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)

Kindermusik
Saturday, Oct. 26; 10:15–11 a.m.

Dance…sing…play…and bring the family together as we unleash all of the magic that music has to offer. In this class designed for babies to age 5, a child’s creativity and self-expression can blossom all while enhancing early childhood development. (Ages 0–5; Early Literacy Center)

Teen Events

Creative Teens Unite!
Tuesday, Oct. 1 (Teen Lounge)
Tuesdays: Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29 (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: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
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)

Mean Girls Day (Movie Screening)
Thursday, Oct. 3; 6–8 p.m.

“Mean Girls” (PG-13) is a comedy starring Lindsay Lohan as Cady, a teen who experiences the drastic change of being home schooled in Africa to moving to America and attending high school. Join us for this screening to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary. You can sit with us, and although it’s not Wednesday, wearing pink is encouraged. Refreshments provided. (Adults and Teens 13+; Cottonwood Room)

Gamers Unite!
Friday, Oct. 4; 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)

*Brown Bag Book Club
Mondays: Oct. 7, 21
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 October, we will be reading “The Night Gardener” by Jonathan Auxier. Participants can pick up their book from the second-floor Ask Here desk after signing up! Spots are VERY limited so please RSVP ASAP here. (Teens Grades 7–12; Sage Room)

Book Description: “The Night Gardener” follows two abandoned Irish siblings who travel to work as servants at a creepy, crumbling English manor house. However, the house and its family are not quite what they seem. Soon the children are confronted by a mysterious specter and an ancient curse that threatens their very lives.

*Pumpkin Painting for Teens
Saturday, Oct. 12; 2–4 p.m.

Join us for a painting party where we celebrate all things fall! Use our supplies to paint and decorate a pumpkin to get in the Halloween spirit! Paint your favorite monsters, characters, quotes, sugar skulls or even just a cool design. Supplies are limited, so make sure to sign up here. (Teens Grades 7–12; Teen Lounge)

Teen Throwback Movies: “Poltergeist”
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 4–6 p.m.

They’re here…Come eat some popcorn and watch “Poltergeist” with us. A pillow to hide behind is not required, but also not discouraged! Popcorn will be provided. “Poltergeist” is rated PG. THIS EVENT IS TEENS ONLY. (Teens Grades 7–12; Cottonwood Room)

*Library Labyrinth
Saturday, Oct. 26; 5–6 p.m. (kids), 6–9 p.m. (scary hours)

Tonight we are partnering with the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players to transform Cottonwood and Willow rooms into a terrifying dark lair for all kinds of haunts! Join us from 5 to 6 for kids’ hour if you don’t want to be too scared, or from 7 to 9 for the spooky hours! Please swing by the second-floor Ask Here desk or call 307-634-3561 to reserve a time slot! (All Ages; Cottonwood & Willow Rooms)

Adult Events

Civics in the Library: Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?
Oct. 1–31; Library Hours

Civics plays an incredibly important role in assisting U.S. citizens in knowing the duties of being citizens and their rights. Test your knowledge with a condensed version of the U.S. Citizenship exam, and earn a prize if you pass the test! (Adults; Third-Floor Ask Here Desk)

Computer Help
Oct. 1–31 by appointment; Library Hours

Visit the library for help navigating your digital devices! From learning to use a mouse to getting acquainted with social media, we’ve got you covered. Please call the library at 307-634-3561 or visit the third-floor Ask Here desk to register. Appointment times will vary. More information is available here. (Adults; Computer Classroom)

Genealogy One-on-One Consultations
Oct. 1–31; Library Hours

Do you need help getting started with your genealogy research? Are you looking for assistance to move past your genealogy brick walls? Sit down for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced genealogist to help you research your family history using the library’s print and computer resources. Contact the library’s Special Collections librarian, Elaine Hayes, at ehayes@lclsonline.org or 307-773-7224, or visit the third-floor Ask Here desk to sign up for free, personalized assistance in researching your ancestors. (Adults; Third-Floor)

Chair Yoga & Poetry
Wednesdays: Oct. 2, 16; 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)

Mean Girls Day (Movie Screening)
Thursday, Oct. 3; 6–8 p.m.

Midlife Mastery: To Supplement or Not to Supplement?
Monday, Oct. 7; 6–7 p.m.

Are there supplements to help you as you age, and how can you make knowledgeable decisions on what is right for you? Join Mary Bushkuhl, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and learn how to comb through the confusion and hyper-marketing that surround supplements. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Ghosts of Cheyenne with Way Out West Paranormal
Wednesday, Oct. 9; 6–8 p.m.

Join Way Out West Paranormal to learn about ghosts of Cheyenne, as well as their process for investigation. As passionate paranormal investigators, they delve into the shadows to uncover the secrets of haunted locations, ghostly encounters and supernatural phenomena. Don’t miss out on this hauntingly good time! (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Local Authors Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 12; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Meet your favorite local author or find a new one! Authors from around the region will gather in the library to sell and sign books. To reserve a space, authors must register here starting Sept. 12. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Classic Conversations
Friday, Oct. 18; Noon to 1 p.m.

Join Maestro William Intrilligator and guest pianist Ilya Yakushev for an informal and entertaining discussion including musical insights about the concert on Oct. 19. Patrons may attend the event in the Cottonwood Room or view the recording on the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s Facebook page. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Tamale Making Class

Friday, Oct. 18; 6–8 p.m.
Learn to make authentic tamales with home cook Gloria Roldan. After watching her cook and getting some hands-on practice yourself, you will get to try one of Gloria’s tamales. Take your new skills home and try them out! (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Voter Registration and Early Voting for the General Election
Sunday, Oct. 20; 1–4:30 p.m.

It’s an election year, which means now is the time to make sure your voice is heard. Come to the Cottonwood Room to register to vote and to cast your early ballot for the 2024 general election. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Library for All Halloween Party
Wednesday, Oct. 23; 12:30–2:30 p.m.

Welcome to our program geared specifically toward adults with disabilities. Hey there, ghosts and ghoulies, join us for a fang-tastic Halloween party! The library will provide music and some healthy snacks. You provide your costumes and a favorite spooky dessert. All treats and no tricks for this fun-filled October afternoon! Please bring your staff with you. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

*Adult Craft Night: Spider Web Wreath
Wednesday, Oct. 23; 2–4 p.m. (session 1), 6–8 p.m. (session 2)

Join us for a frighteningly good time at craft night to make some Halloween décor. RSVP required, so please reserve a spot for your preferred session time here. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Genealogy: The Use of Archival Documents in Military Research
Thursday, Oct. 24; 6–8 p.m.

Come hear Dr. Myra Miller, an archival researcher with Footsteps Researchers, talk about how to use archival documents in genealogical research. Dr. Miller has spent the past 10 years researching at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) facilities with a niche in WW2 histories. Sadly, many records were lost in a 1973 fire at NARA, and Dr. Miller will share how other documents and sources can be used to reconstruct veterans’ histories and follow their military footsteps. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

*Library Labyrinth
Saturday, Oct. 26; 5–6 p.m. (kids), 6–9 p.m. (scary hours)

Matinee Movies for Mindful Aging: “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
Monday, Oct. 28; 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Join us for a heartwarming viewing of “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (PG, 2019), the inspiring true story of the remarkable friendship between Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks) and journalist Tom Junod (Matthew Rhys). Experience the impact of Mr. Rogers’s genuine kindness, love and forgiveness as he befriends Tom, influencing him in unexpected ways. Refreshments from the Library Café and popcorn are provided. Optional discussion to follow the movie. (Adults; Cottonwood Room)

Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, Oct. 29; 6–7:30 p.m.

Join us in unraveling “The Beautiful Mystery” by Louise Penny. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache will be granted rare access to Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups, when the head choir director of the secluded monastery is murdered. A limited number of books are available; please visit the third-floor Ask Here desk to check out a copy while supplies last! (Adults; Sunflower Room)

L2B (Library to Business) Events

Candid: Is Starting a Nonprofit Right For You?
Thursday, Oct. 3; Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Starting a nonprofit can seem terrifically complicated — is it worth it? This class can help you decide. Join us and learn the legal and logistical elements necessary to start a successful nonprofit. Explore possible alternatives to starting your own nonprofit that you may not have considered. Finally, you’ll be introduced to a tool that will help you assess your own readiness to move forward. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

L2B One-on-one Consultations
Oct. 1–31; Library Hours

Whether you are starting a business, helping a nonprofit, finding a new job or exploring money management resources, Library 2 Business can connect you with community experts and reliable resources. Go here or visit the third floor’s Ask Here desk and sign up for a personalized consultation with the Business Services Coordinator. (Adults; Third Floor)

Burns Branch Library Events

Little Colts Story Time
Tuesdays: Oct. 1, 22; 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 themes are Squirrels on Oct. 1 and Halloween on Oct. 22. (Pre-K & Families; Burns Branch Library)

Friday Matinee

Fridays: Oct. 4, 18, 25
1:15–3:15 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!

Movies by week:

Oct. 4: “Up” (PG)
Oct. 11: No Movie
Oct. 18: “Ice Age: Continental Drift” (PG)
Oct. 25: “Hotel Transylvania 2” (PG)

(All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

Make it Mondays

Mondays: Oct. 7, 21, 28
1–5 p.m.

Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon!

Crafts by week:

Oct. 7: Hedgehogs
Oct. 14: CLOSED
Oct. 21: Pinecone Pumpkins
Oct. 28: Spiders

(All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

Magician Byron Grey Presents “The Magic Bookcase”
Friday, Oct. 11; 1–1:45 p.m.

“The Magic Bookcase” recharges and re-enchants the wonder of reading and storytelling. Combining the arts of magic, traditional storytelling and “handling humans” (the gentle art of audience participation), “The Magic Bookcase” is a 40-minute tour-de-force of family entertainment. (Children and Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

*Dinner & Book Club
Tuesday, Oct. 15; 5:30–7 p.m.

Join us for a potluck-style dinner and lively discussion of this month’s book, “The War Librarian” by Addison Armstrong. Set in 1918, the timid and shy Emmaline Balakin lives more in books than her own life. That is, until an envelope crosses her desk at the Dead Letter Office bearing a name from her past, and Emmaline decides to finally embark on an adventure of her own — as a volunteer librarian on the front lines in France. Please swing by the Burns Library to pick up your copy. We encourage you to bring a dish to share. Space is limited so please reserve your spot by stopping in at the Burns Branch Library or by calling us at 307-547-2249. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)

Crystals and Rocks and Gems, Oh My!
Thursday, Oct. 17; 4–6:30 p.m.

Stop by the Burns Library anytime between 4 and 6:30 p.m. to check out a wonderful collection of beautiful crystals, rocks and gems; most of which have been found in Wyoming! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)

*Stepping Stones
Saturday, Oct. 19; 12:30–3 p.m.

Please join us for a fun afternoon of creating stepping stones. We will use concrete and broken pottery pieces to make a unique piece of art. All supplies will be included. We will store your stepping stones at the Burns Library until they are fully set. 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

Spooky Short Story Contest
Oct. 1–26; Library Hours

We’re ready for ghostly apparitions, other-worldly visitors, dark forests, scary nights and creepy creatures. Chill us with your best and spookiest short story! Please, one original short story per writer submitted in person at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library or by emailing to pinebluffs@lclsonline.org. Entry deadline is Oct. 26 and all short stories will be displayed in the library. On Oct. 30, winners in three age categories will be announced: Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12 and Adults. Prizes awarded for first and second place in each age division. (Grades 6–12 and Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Tales Together
Thursdays: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
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!

Themes by week:

Oct. 3: Forest Friends
Oct. 10: Cat & Mouse
Oct. 17: Dinosaurs
Oct. 24: Fall Stories
Oct. 31: Silly, Spooky Stories

(Ages 18 months–5 years; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Friday Matinee
Fridays: Oct. 4, 18, 25
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!

Movies by week:

Oct. 4: “If” (PG)
Oct. 11: No Movie
Oct. 18: “Corpse Bride” (PG)
Oct. 25: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (PG)

(Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Craftastic Tuesday
Tuesdays: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Library Hours

Get crafty at the library! This month, make and take home a spooky pet ghost in a jar or a paper pumpkin collage. (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Magician Byron Grey Presents “The Magic Bookcase”
Friday, Oct. 11; 3:30–4:15 p.m.

*Bewitching Tea Soiree
Wednesday, Oct. 16; 5:30–7 p.m.

“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes” — “Macbeth,” Act IV, Scene 1. Nothing wicked here but just a fun evening! Don your best witch or wizard costume for a bewitching time of DIY herbal tea blends, a festive craft, delicious refreshments and a short informative history of herbalism and witches. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Space is limited to 12 participants, so please sign up in advance by visiting the Pine Bluffs Branch Library or by calling 307-245-3646. (Teens and Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

Lunch Bunch Book Club
Saturday, Oct. 19; Noon to 1 p.m.

Join in for an exciting discussion of “Infinitely More” by Alex Krutov as we enjoy a potluck lunch. Quick summary: “Abandoned by his mother in a St. Petersburg dumpster when he was only three days old, Alex Krutov should not have survived. But God had something else in mind. Raised in the harsh Russian orphanage system, Alex’s life was one of hopelessness and despair until the arrival of Christian missionaries from the West when the Soviet Union collapsed. “Infinitely More” is the inspiring true story of a young man who would not give up, and the God who relentlessly pursued him. Jesus said, ‘I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.’ This is the story of God coming to Alex, and the hope He offers to all of us.” For more information, please call the library at 307-245-3646 or visit with staff. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)

October Boo Bash
Wednesday, Oct. 30; 3:30–4:30 p.m.

You’re invited to an after school Boo Bash! Join your friends for a spooky hour of hauntingly fun games, ghostly crafts and terribly tasty treats. Wear your costume if you dare and you might win a prize! (Grades K–6; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)