EVENT CALENDAR MARCH 2018

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1 EVENT CALENDAR MARCH 2018 Look for this icon for events and programs related to our Discover Space exhibit!

2 library info EXHIBITS & SPECIAL Events YOUTH & FAMILY Events 2 CLOSURES There are no closures for the month of March. REGISTRATION REQUIRED See a yellow star? That program requires registration! Visit LaramieCountyLibrary.org to sign up. CONTENTS Exhibits & Special Events...1 Youth & Family Events...2 Teen Events...4 Bookmobile Schedule...5 About the ELC...5 Monthly Storytimes...6 Monthly Calendar...7 Adult Events...9 L2B...11 Computer Help...11 Burns Events...12 Pine Bluffs Events...13 OUR COLOR KEY Find everything you re looking for by color: Closures & Announcements Bookmobile Café Adults Exhibits & Special Events Youth & Families Library to Business Genealogy March 1 27, Library Hours Discover Space is a fun, hands-on, multimedia exhibit it s a traveling science museum here at the library! Build your own solar systems on a 42 touch table, learn how telescopes work, try to save Earth from an asteroid impact, and much, much more. Come and experience this unique opportunity! (All Ages; All Floors) Discover Space: A Cosmic Journey was developed by the Space Science Institute s National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) in partnership with the American Library Association s Public Programs Office, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, and the Afterschool Alliance. The project was made possible through support from the National Science Foundation. Far-Out Art Exhibit March 1 April 9, Library Hours Enjoy space-themed art created by elementary school students in Laramie County School District #1 throughout the library! (All Ages; All Floors) Celebration of Youth Art Tuesday, March 6, 5:30 6pm Celebrate the the Laramie County School District #1 elementary school artists in the Far-Out Art Exhibit and their teachers! (All Ages; Cottonwood Room) THIS IS THE LAST MONTH TO BLAST OFF WITH at the Laramie County Library TM Pokémon Jr. Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4 5pm Do you want to learn to play Pokémon TCG? Would you like to play with other kids? Bring your Pokémon cards if you have them, or use one of our spare decks. (Ages 7 12; 2nd Floor) Discover Space: Tween Constellations and Myths Thursday, March 1, 6 7pm Andromeda, Cassiopeia, Orion, and Virgo are just a few of our constellations that have amazing stories behind them. Explore the tales behind some of our most beautiful stars and create your own constellation! (Grades 3 6; Storytime Room) Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Friday, March 2, Library Hours Come to the library and check out some Dr. Seuss books! We will also have a special scavenger hunt. (Children & Families; 2nd Floor) Monday Night Family Night Monday, March 5, 6 8 pm Make Monday nights family night with cool new interactive role-playing games for the whole family. In partnership with Olympus Games and Comics, come experience a new fun way to gel with your family! (Children & Families; Storytime Room) Teens Technology Branches

3 YOUTH & FAMILY Events 3 TEEN Events 4 Chess Club for Kids Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 4 5pm A drop-in chess event for beginners and advanced chess players. Join us for weekly lessons with teachers Dennis Coelho and Alison Hounshell. (Grades K 6; 2nd Floor) Brown Bag Book Club Thursdays, March 8, 22, 6 7pm Please Sign Up! Book club will meet twice during the month of March. We will review the first half of the book on March 8 and the second half on March 22. Participants should bring a brown bag meal, desserts and drinks will be provided. We will be reading The Indian in the Cupboard. Quick book description: At first, Omri is unimpressed with the plastic Indian toy he is given for his birthday. But when he puts it in his old cupboard and turns the key, something extraordinary happens that will change Omri's life forever. Little Bull, the Iroquois Indian brave, comes to life... (Grades 4 6; Sage Room) Discover Space Careers Fair Saturday, March 10, 10:30am 12:30pm It takes a whole team of professionals to explore space. Come to this unique career fair and meet people who work in space-related fields! (Grades 3 12; 2nd Floor) PreK-2 Experience: Train Like an Astronaut Sunday, March 11, 1:30 2:30pm Strap on your moon boots and join us for a fun afternoon of space-based play. Three- and four-year-olds are invited to bring an adult to help them participate. (Grades Pre-K 2; Storytime Room) Baby Music Friday, March 16, 10:15 11am You and your baby can engage in musical activities at this unique session designed for caregivers and babies. (Ages Birth 24 Months; Storytime Room) Kindermusik Saturday, March 17, 10:15 11am Sing, sway, laugh, and play with skilled educator Laura Sutton. (Ages 2 5 Years; Storytime Room) K-2 STEM Spring Fling Tuesday, March 20, 4:15 5:30pm Put a little fling in your step! Join us for a fun afternoon of spring- and fling- related activities. Bring your play clothes because it could get a little messy. (Grades K 2; Storytime Room) Eggstravaganza Saturday, March 31, 10:30am 12pm Come eggs-perience the Eggstravaganza! Egg-cercise your ingenuity with the egg drop, make some eggs-quiste crafts, and play eggciting games. (Children & Families; 2nd Floor) Pokémon League & Tourney Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4 6pm Join our Pokémon League trainers in battle, learn how to buff a deck, and strategize against different Pokémon types. Also, if you complete eight matches (W or L), you ll earn a special prize card. Once you re warmed up, take on the competition during our Swiss Tournament the last Thursday of the month. (Ages 12-17; Teen Lounge) League days: March 1, 8, 15, 22 Swiss Tourney: March 29 Ninten-Dojo! Fridays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 4 6pm Looking for video game competition or a friendly teammate to help you through a challenge? Then swing into the digital dojo and play from a selection of new and classic games. (Teens; Sage Room) *Note 12:30pm start time on March 30 for Early Release. Volunteering at the Library! Monday, March 5, 4 5pm This event is for Teens and Adults. Go to page 9 for a full description. Discover Space Careers Fair Saturday, March 10, 10:30am 12:30pm This event is for Teens and Youth. Go to page 3 for a full description. FAFSA Scholarship Night Tuesday, March 13, 6 8pm Staff from the Educational Opportunity Center at the University of Wyoming will present information on scholarships, including where to find scholarships, how to prepare for scholarships, writing scholarship essays, mistakes to avoid, and other helpful tips. (Adults & Teens; Cottonwood Room) NASA and the University of Wyoming Thursday, March 22, 6:30 7:30pm This event is for Teens and Adults. Go to page 9 for a full description.

4 BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE ABOUT ELC 5 MONTHLY Storytimes 6 upcoming bookmobile stops Albin Elementary Thursdays, 12:30 3:10pm 3/8 & 22, 4/5 & 19, 5/3 & 17 Capital Greens Apartments Tuesdays, 3:30 5pm 3/6 & 20, 4/3 & 17, 5/1 & 15 Albin Post Office Thursdays, 3:15 4pm 3/8 & 22, 4/5 & 19, 5/3 & 17 Carpenter Elementary Thursdays, 12:30 3:15pm 3/1, 15 & 29, 4/12 & 26, 5/10 Carpenter Evans Park Thursdays, 3:15 4pm 3/1, 15 & 29, 4/12 & 26, 5/10 Destiny Christian Academy Fridays, 9 10:30am 3/2 & 16, 4/13 & 27, 5/4 & 18 Laura E. Mason Christian Academy Mondays, 2 3pm 3/19, 4/2, 16 & 30, 5/14 Poder Academy Fridays, 11:45am 1:30pm 3/23, 4/13 & 27, 5/11 Pershing Pointe Mondays, 3:30 5pm 3/5 & 19, 4/2, 16 & 30, 5/14 Prairie View Apartments Tuesdays, 3:30 5pm 3/13 & 27, 4/10 & 24, 5/8 Trinity Lutheran School Mondays, 10 11:30am 3/12 & 26, 4/9 & 23, 5/7 West Winds Park Mondays, 3:30 5pm 3/12 & 26, 4/9 & 23, 5/7 EARLY LITERACY CENTER (ELC) Located inside the Storytime Room, the ELC is open for playing, reading, singing, talking, and writing after storytime. We encourage you to take the opportunity to explore the Learning Spots (changed monthly) with your children, socialize with other caregivers, and enjoy your time in the library. Letters of the Month: Q/R Color of the Month: Green Number of the Month: 3 MY LIBRARY PLACE The space outside the Early Literacy Center is a great place to socialize and meet new friends after storytime while children play and interact with you and each other. 10:15 11am Following the storytime, babies can play with our educational toys while caregivers visit. (Ages Birth 24 Months; Storytime Room) 10:15 10:45am An interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers to practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months 5 Years; Storytime Room) Stories On My Own 10:15 10:45am 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 Years; Sage Room) Themes By Week march 6: Creepy Crawly Critters march 13: Things That Go march 20: Space march 27: Spring Stories Look for all storytime dates on our full calendar, on pages 7-8.

5 KEY: 4 11 Sunday Monday Tuesday Monday Tuesday Storytimes, pg. 6 E = Exhibits, pg. 1 Y = Youth, pg. 2-3 T = Teens, pg. 4 A = Adults, pg L = L2B, pg. 11 B = Burns, pg. 12 PB = Pine Bluffs, pg ALL EVENT TIMES ARE LISTED IN THE DESCRIPTION A Tender Transplants Y Train Like an Astronaut 5 Y Monday Night Family Night AT Volunteering at the Library! 12 A Just Surviving to Thriving 6 E Celebration of Youth Art A Library for All L *ABCs of Investing PB Dinner and a Movie B Fun for Kids! 13 TA FAFSA Scholarship PB Eye on the Night Sky 14 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday EVENTS OCCURING ALL MONTH LONG: E Discover Space E Far-Out Art Exhibit PB Cosmic Posters PB Solar System Bead Creation B Cosmic Posters B Western & Native American Art Y Tween Constellations & Myths T Pokémon League L *Economic Update Y Chess Club Y Chess Club A Coming to America 1 Y *Brown Bag Book Club T Pokémon League B Art Reception 15 T Pokémon League 2 3 Y Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! A Classic Conversations 16 Y Baby Music A Positive Aging A Team Red White and Blue Social Hour 10 Y T Discover Space Careers Fair 17 Y Kindermusik Y Spring Fling L *What the New Tax Changes Mean for You B Dinner and Book Club 21 Y Chess Club Y *Brown Bag Book Club T Pokémon League AT NASA and UW Y Chess Club A C.J. Box Book Signing T Pokémon Tourney Y Eggstravaganza 7 Storytimes, pg.6 E = Exhibits, pg. 1 Y = Youth, pg. 2-3 T = Teens, pg. 4 A = Adults, pg L = L2B, pg. 11 B = Burns, pg. 12 PB = Pine Bluffs, pg

6 ADULT Events 9 10 Team Red White and Blue Social Hour Saturday, March 3, 3 4pm Team RWB is dedicated to enriching the lives of veterans by encouraging connection with the community through athletic and social interactions. Stop by and hang out with us, play some board games, and introduce yourself to one of the best groups around! Feel free to bring your own games. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Tender Transplants Sunday, March 4, 2 4pm Learn how to start seeds indoors and transplant them to the garden. Laramie County Master Gardener Kathy Shreve will cover tender vegetable plants such as tomatoes, peppers, squash, and melons and demonstrate how to garden inexpensively using items found around the house. Be ready to get your hands dirty! (Adults & Teens; Storytime Room) Volunteering at the Library Monday, March 5, 4 5pm Have you ever considered volunteering for the library? Volunteers play a very important role in making sure the Library achieves its mission. Volunteering provides several benefits for the library and for the volunteers. During this informative session you will learn all about what it means to be a library volunteer, which opportunities are available, next steps, and you'll also get a tour of the library! (12 Years & Older; Sunflower Room) Library for All Tuesday, March 6, 11am 12pm Join us for our program just for adults with disabilities! This month we will be learning about science, building with LEGO s, and doing a St. Patrick's Day craft. Bring your staff! (Adults; Cottonwood Room) Classic Conversations Friday, March 9, 12 1pm Cheyenne Symphony music director and conductor William Intriligator will present violinist Michael Ludwig, the featured artist at Brahms and Beethoven. Bring your lunch and arrive early for a good seat. (Adults & Teens; Cottonwood Room) Just Surviving to Thriving Monday, March 12, 5 6pm We have all heard the saying laughter is the best medicine. This workshop will focus on the art of improvising. We'll perform improvised skits and compete in short games and challenges. There will be no shortage of laughter! John Roedel is a legendary local comedian with Ozymandian Theater and author of the book, Hey God. Hey John. (Adults & Teens; Sunflower Room) FAFSA Scholarship Night Tuesday, March 13, 6 8pm This event is for Adults and Teens. Go to page 4 for a full description. Coming to America: Who Should We Welcome? What Should We Do? Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 8pm The National Issues Forums Institute, in partnership with the Kettering Foundation, will be hosting A Public Voice on May 9 in Washington, DC., and the program will focus on the important issue of immigration. There is considerable interest by officeholders and government officials in public thinking on this critical issue. Early results from deliberative forums will be shared with policymakers at the May event. Come discuss this hot topic at the library and get your voice heard in Congress. Moderated by Julie Daniels. Sponsored by the Wyoming Humanities Council. (Adults; Sunflower Room) Positive Aging Friday, March 16, 1:30 4pm Secondhand Lions is a coming-of-age story about a shy, young boy sent by his irresponsible mother to spend the summer with his wealthy, eccentric uncles in Texas. Rated PG. Enjoy free popcorn and a discussion afterward! (Adults; Cottonwood Room) NASA and the University of Wyoming Thursday, March 22, 6:30 7:30pm From high-altitude balloon launches at your school to research opportunities as an undergraduate student, the Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium has many programs designed to benefit your journey through education. Join us tonight to find out how! (Adults & Teens; Willow Room) C.J. Box Book Signing Wednesday, March 28, 7 8:30 pm Come listen to C.J. Box read excerpts from his newest Joe Pickett novel, The Disappeared, and then get your copy signed. Staff from Barnes and Noble will be here to sell copies. (Adults & Teens; Cottonwood Room)

7 LIBRARY TO BUSINESS 11 BURNS 12 Economic Update Thursday, March 1, 12-1pm, 3 4pm, 5:30 6:30pm It seems that some financial topic is in the headlines every day. Should those headlines influence your decisions around your financial strategy? There will be a 2017 recap, 2018 first quarter outlook, and discussion on the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Find out how to use this information to make wise decisions for your future. Presented in partnership with Thrivent Financial and L2B. (Adults; Willow Room) The ABCs of Investing: Common Stock Tuesday, March 6, 5:30 6:30pm With the stock market setting new records in 2018, investors must decide what types of investments could be appropriate for them. We will cover the basics of common stocks, how they are classified and evaluated, and what options investors have for investing in publicly traded companies. Presented in partnership with Jess Ryan, AIF. and L2B. (Adults & Teens; Sunflower Room) To register for any L2B program, visit: Please Sign Up! Please Sign Up! What the New Tax Changes Mean for You Tuesday, March 20, 5:30 7pm A major tax bill was signed into law in December, lowering the corporate tax rate and making a number of adjustments to the individual tax code. What could this COMPUTER HELP Please Sign Up! sweeping overhaul of the tax code mean for you, your family, or your business? We will focus on the most widespread implications of the tax code and discuss potential impacts on savings and investment strategies. Presented in partnership with Jess Ryan, CFP, and L2B. (Adults; Cottonwood Room) One-On-One Computer Help Mondays Fridays, 2 2:45pm Saturdays, 11 11:45am Register at the third floor Ask Here desk for a 45-minute session to answer basic questions about the resources the library offers. Limited sessions available. Please provide your question(s) when registering so our staff has time to research if necessary. (Adults; Computer Classroom) Western and Native American Art Exhibit March 1 31, Library Hours The talent of artists from Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, and New Mexico will be displayed for your enjoyment all month at the library. Artwork will include paintings from Carla Romero, Lynn Hayes, and Kathy Whipfler, pottery from Billy Dennison, prints from Jim Yellowhawk and Charles Belden, and mixed media from Merrill F. Quannie. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Explore Space: A Cosmic Journey Poster Exhibit March 1 27, Library Hours Take a look at the cool space-related posters around the library in Burns, and learn about planets, galaxies, comets, asteroids, space exploration, and more! Then head into Cheyenne and experience the traveling exhibit Discover Space: A Cosmic Journey. It s a fun, hands-on, multimedia exhibit it s a traveling science museum here at the library! Build your own solar systems on a 42 touch table, learn how telescopes work, try to save Earth from an asteroid impact, and much, much more. Come and experience this unique opportunity! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Discover Space: A Cosmic Journey was developed by the Space Science Institute s National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) in partnership with the American Library Association s Public Programs Office, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, and the Afterschool Alliance. The project was made possible through support from the National Science Foundation. Art Reception Western and Native American Art Thursday, March 8, 4 6pm Visit the Burns branch and enjoy the wonderful art, while you partake in light refreshments! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Fun for Kids Tuesday, March 6, 10:15 11am An interactive storytime session for preschool children and their caregivers to practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, crafts, and more. (PreK; Burns Branch Library) Dinner and Book Club Tuesday, March 20, 5:30 7:30pm Join us for a relaxed, social evening as we discuss the book The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom. This novel is the story of a small town on Lake Michigan that gets worldwide attention when its citizens start receiving phone calls from the afterlife. Is it the greatest miracle ever or a massive hoax? Sully Harding, a grief-stricken single father, is determined to find out. Stop by the Burns branch anytime to pick up your copy of the book, then bring a dish to add to our potluck dinner. (Adults; Burns Branch Library) 12

8 PINE BLUFFS Explore Space: A Cosmic Journey Poster Exhibit March 1 27, Library Hours Take a look at the cool space-related posters around the library in Pine Bluffs, and learn about planets, galaxies, comets, asteroids, space exploration, and more! Then head into Cheyenne and experience the traveling exhibit Discover Space: A Cosmic Journey. It s a traveling science museum here at the library! Build your own solar systems on a 42 touch table, learn how telescopes work, try to save Earth from an asteroid impact, and much, much more. Come and experience this unique opportunity! (All Ages; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Discover Space: A Cosmic Journey was developed by the Space Science Institute s National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) in partnership with the American Library Association s Public Programs Office, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, and the Afterschool Alliance. The project was made possible through support from the National Science Foundation. Discover Space: Solar System Bead Creation March 1 31, Library Hours All this month you will have the opportunity to create your own scale model of the solar system! You will learn about the relative distances between the planets, asteroid belts, and the sun. We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity. (Grades K-12; Pine Bluffs Library) Dinner and a Movie: Victoria & Abdul Tuesday, March 6, 7 9pm The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria s remarkable rule. When Abdul, a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Discover Space: Eye on the Night Sky Tuesday, March 13, 7 8:30pm Want to be like Galileo who studied the moon over 400 years ago? Join us for a night of viewing the night sky and the moon s craters, plains, and mountains. We will be using a telescope borrowed from the Cheyenne Discover Space Exhibit for this event. (Grades 7-12; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Fun for Kids! Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10 10:45am Join us for an interactive storytime session designed to practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (PreK; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes By Week: march 1: family march 8: down by the pond march 15: getting dressed Friday Movies at the Library Fridays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1:30 3:30pm Come to the library this school year on Friday afternoons to watch a variety of familyfriendly films. We ll show a different movie each week. Bring your favorite snacks to enjoy as you watch! (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) march 22: creepy crawly critters march 29: things that go

9 visiting your library CHEYENNE Library Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday How to visit us: 2200 Pioneer Avenue Cheyenne, WY laramiecountylibrary.org PINE BLUFFS Hours: Monday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday 1:00-5:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday Sunday Café Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday Sunday Tours: Online: lclsonline.org/services/tours/ Phone: Tours can be scheduled before operating hours. Please limit groups to 50 children. We will make special arrangements if we have adequate preparation time 2 to 3 weeks in advance is preferable. How to visit us: 110 East 2nd Street, Pine Bluffs laramiecountylibrary.org BURNS Hours: 1:00-5:00 p.m. Monday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday Sunday How to visit us: 112 Main Street, Burns laramiecountylibrary.org Closures: There are no closures for the month of March.