Storytimes near Laramie County Library System

1 - Cottonwood Room, Cheyenne

This summer, join us on Thursdays to "dig in" to our Summer Reading Challenge theme, Unearth a Story. Each week, we will explore a different kind of science with activities, crafts and more for grades K-6.

Cheyenne

Due to unforseen circumstances, Teen Writing Club is cancelled July 9, 2026. We will meet again next week!

1 - Willow Room, Cheyenne

Join Library of Congress Innovator in Residence Vivian Li for a fun and engaging walking tour to visit three local history sites featured in her project Anywhere Adventures! We will meet in the Willow Room on the first floor and head out promptly at 5:15 PM on a 1.7-mile walk through downtown Cheyenne. Along the way, we'll here from Vivian about her work, get some tips and tricks for researching local history, and interact with the Anywhere Adventures mobile website to record our journey. Dress for the weather, remember sunscreen, and bring a water bottle. In case of inclement weather, we'll take a virtual tour of Anywhere Adventures and do some fun research-based activities at the library.

Burns Meeting Room, Burns

Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching a family friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite treats and your friends! We will provide fresh popcorn and lemonade. This week's selection is The Land Before Time!

Pine Bluffs

"Dig in" to our Summer Reading Challenge theme, Unearth a Story, as we delve into the sciences with fun facts and a cool activity: a worm hotel!

1 - Cottonwood Room, Cheyenne

Sean Gaskell features songs on the kora- a 21 stringed West African harp. He studied under the extensive instruction of Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh in Gambia, and both Youssoupha Cissokho and Mamadou Cissokho in Senegal. During this program for youth, kids will hear of Sean's travels in Gambia and Senegal as a student of the kora. They will learn what life is like for kids of their age. They'll learn what is expected of them around the home, the food that is eaten, the sports that they like to play and more! They'll learn how the kora is built, and how each of the items that is used to make the kora is similar to things that they have seen at home.

1 - Cottonwood Room, Cheyenne

Sean Gaskell features songs on the kora, a 21 stringed West African harp—come share in a remarkable afternoon celebrating music, culture, and storytelling. The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots. Many songs featured on the kora preserve an 800-year history dating back to the founding of the Mande empire. Sean studied under the extensive instruction of Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh in Gambia, and both Youssoupha Cissokho and Mamadou Cissokho in Senegal.

3 - Sunflower Room, Cheyenne

Discover the keys to tracing your lineage beyond American borders. This course equips you with vital techniques to pinpoint your ancestors' points of origin using Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest, and FamilySearch databases, paving the way for in-depth research in international archives and records.

3 - Sunflower Room, Cheyenne

Join author Rick Ewig for a discussion of his book We are in Charge Now: The Story of Corruption and Intrigue in World War II Cheyenne. Ewig's research into WWII-era Cheyenne uncovers the story of a colorful mayor whose corrupt "protection" racket was brought to a dramatic end by an African American woman. Books will be available for purchase and an author signing will take place following the presentation.

Early Literacy Center, Cheyenne

Join us for a monthly support and informational forum for caregivers of infants and toddlers that blends evidence informed practices with real life. We'll have activities, story time and snack for children! Conversation and snacks for adults, too! This month, Parents as Teachers will join!

Burns Meeting Room, Burns

Get crafty at the Burns Library every Monday afternoon! Today we will make Paper Pterodactyl Puppets! Groups, please call the library at 307.547.2249 to let us know you are coming.

Early Literacy Center, Cheyenne

Our summer youth Chess Club is back! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all are welcome to learn moves and strategies, and to just have fun! Children and teens in grades 2–12 are welcome to participate.

2 - Sage Room, Cheyenne

A discussion-based book club where everyone reads the same book and takes part in guided conversations that encourage critical thinking, curiosity, and different perspectives. Each meeting will also include book-inspired snacks to help bring the story to life. There is no need to check out the book, we will provide you with next month’s book during each meeting. If you registered but can’t make the meeting, come to the Ask Here desk on the second floor to pick up your copy. This month we will be reading A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government.

3 - Windflower Room, Cheyenne

This monthly adult crafting series creates a welcoming, beginner‑friendly space to create together, learn something new, and enjoy conversation along the way. Join us for a fun and relaxing quilling event where we’ll craft a beautifully detailed paper‑quilled bison skull! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or have never tried quilling before, this workshop is designed for all skill levels—no experience needed. All supplies are provided, but space is limited so registration is required.

Pine Bluffs

Get crafty at the library! This month will feature crafts based on Egyptology. Today we are creating a n Egyptian pyramid.

2 - Sage Room, Cheyenne

Spend the day bringing dinosaurs back to life—your way. Drop in for hands-on activities like fossil excavation, building your own dinosaur diorama, and designing skeletons using unexpected materials (yes, including pasta). You can go detailed and realistic or completely unhinged—we support both. Snacks provided.

3 - Sunflower Room, Cheyenne

This monthly adult crafting series creates a welcoming, beginner‑friendly space to create together, learn something new, and enjoy conversation along the way. Join us for a fun and relaxing quilling event where we’ll craft a beautifully detailed paper‑quilled bison skull! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or have never tried quilling before, this workshop is designed for all skill levels—no experience needed. All supplies are provided, but space is limited so registration is required.

Second Floor, Cheyenne

Drop by the activity tables on the second floor and decorate your very own luchador mask!

Pine Bluffs

Join Dinosaur Ranger Anthony and discover the fascinating story of Tyrannosaurus Rex in this fun, interactive show. Kids will explore the science of paleontology, uncover amazing facts about dinosaurs, and imagine what the world was like long, long ago!!

Performance Park, Cheyenne

Step up and see if you have what it takes to be a future lucha libre champion! Test your speed, balance, agility, and determination in this fun obstacle course. Put on your game face and tackle the course!

Early Literacy Center, Cheyenne

The Lucha Libre wrestlers are coming to storytime! 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! This month our theme will be Lucha Libre! ¡Los luchadores vendrán a la biblioteca! Presentaremos una hora de cuentos en español. ¡Disfrute de cuentos especiales, canciones, meriendas y manualidades - en español y en inglés! Nuestro tema del mes sera Lucha Libre.

1 - Cottonwood Room, Cheyenne

This summer, join us on Thursdays to "dig in" to our Summer Reading Challenge theme, Unearth a Story. Each week, we will explore a different kind of science with activities, crafts and more for grades K-6.

Early Literacy Center, Cheyenne

Everyone 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.

3 - Sunflower Room, Cheyenne

LCLS is excited to partner with The Young Writers' 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.

1 - Cottonwood Room, Cheyenne

Learn why Wyoming is one of the most fossil‑rich regions on Earth in a fascinating journey through its deep paleontological past. Presented by Dr. Laura Vietti, a Wyoming native and fourth-generation rock hound, this talk explores the state’s extraordinary fossil record. Drawing on twelve years as Museum & Collections Manager at the University of Wyoming Geological Museum, Dr. Vietti explores the history of fossil collecting in Wyoming and the geologic conditions that make it globally significant. She will highlight key Wyoming rock formations across geologic time, detailing their ages, depositional environments, and notable fossil discoveries, from ancient marine ecosystems to iconic terrestrial faunas.

Early Literacy Center, Cheyenne

Love to craft? Would you even consider yourself a Crafty Creature? Tweens in grades 3-6 can join us for a fun hour of crafting. Each month, we will have different crafts for each crafty creature to enjoy.

Cheyenne

Ever wanted to explore a cave without having to leave Cheyenne? CaveSim brings the cave to you! Children ages three and up, teens, and adults are invited to the library parking lot to come explore this cave -- on wheels! What to expect from a CaveSim program: A cave on wheels brought right to you. Our mobile caves are smaller than a school bus, but have 60 feet of tunnels to explore. Computer scoring. As students move through the cave, they lose points for touching stalactites. After exploring, kids view their careful-caver score on a computer. Much more than a mobile cave. Programs include numerous activities, each with hands-on learning to keep students engaged at all times. Kids rotate through stations including cave rescue practice with a real stretcher, STEM lessons with working cave rescue phones, and energetic games about bat biology. A vertical caving tower. Students wear a simple harness and get lifted up the portable 12' tower while learning physics. Experienced, professional educators. We've been teaching CaveSim programs since 2010. Lessons aligned with what students are learning in the classroom. Kids of all ages love our program, from elementary through high school. Adventuresome adults participate too!

1 - Cottonwood Room, Cheyenne

Join us for a dino movie marathon featuring The Good Dinosaur and Jurassic Park. Whether you’re here for the emotional damage or the chaos, we’ve got you covered. Dino-themed snacks and food included—no hunting required.

Burns Meeting Room, Burns

Spend your Friday afternoons at the library watching a family friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite treats and your friends! We will provide fresh popcorn and lemonade. This week's selection is The Good Dinosaur!

Pine Bluffs

Spend your Friday afternoon at the library watching a family-friendly matinee. Popcorn is provided. Feel free to bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! Today's feature is Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG).