UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Patrons of all ages are invited to learn about the Natrona County Library’s 3D printer on Saturday, November 16 at 10 am in the Creation Station. A staff member will provide an overview and demonstration. The 3D printer is provided by the Natrona County Library Foundation. The Library’s Creation Station is a flexible, community, collaborative makerspace for individuals and small groups of all ages who can use STEAM-related supplies and equipment to bring their inventions and creations to life. Call 577-7323 for more information.

The Natrona County Library’s StoryTime for children ages 3-5 is held each Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Natrona County Library. In addition to being fun, free outings for children and families, StoryTime instills the joy of reading at a young age and helps prepare children for school. Call 577-READ for more information.

An afternoon book club for teens, sponsored by the Natrona County Library, will be held on Saturday, November 16 at 2 pm at Metro Coffee Co. Teens will discuss “Awkward” by Svetlana Chmakova. The group is open to students in grades 7–8, and new members are always welcome. Teens receive a free drink, courtesy of the Friends of the Library. To participate, pick up a copy of this month’s book in the Teen Zone. Call 577-7323 for more information.

Immerse yourself in a new world by testing out the Natrona County Library’s virtual reality system on Saturday, November 16. Patrons of all ages are invited to stop by between 2 and 5 pm in the Crawford Room to choose from over 30 virtual reality games and apps to play on the HTC Vive. Free and open to the public. The HTC Vive is provided by the Natrona County Library Foundation. Call 577-7323 for more information.

The Friends of the Natrona County Library will sell tickets for our Winter Bag Sale’s Early Bird Sale and Second Chance Sale Thursday, November 18 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Natrona County Library. Early Bird Sale (occurring on December 5) tickets are $20 each. Second Chance Sale (occurring on December 6) tickets are $10 each. 55 tickets are available for each sale. Buyers will have first pick of the selection while avoiding the long lines at the Fall Book Sale. Both Early Bird and Second Chance sales are regular sales, not bag sales. All items are $2 or less each.

If fall is known for anything, it’s definitely the season’s superior apple harvest. Join us for our Tween Cooking Club program for students in grades 4–6 on Monday, November 18 at 4 pm. Students will take apples to another level by making caramel apple cheesecake. Whether or not they save any to share with their parents is beyond our control. All supplies provided at no cost. Call 577-7323 for more information.

It’s never too early to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading. Together you will discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. The Natrona County Library’s StoryTime: TinyTots for babies and toddlers is held each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library. In addition to being fun, free outings for children and families, TinyTots instills the joy of reading at a young age and helps prepare children for school. Call 577-READ for more information.

If you’ve ever struggled with meeting and connecting with people, you’re not alone. Most people have. Join us with special guest, Ginger Johnson, an expert on Connectivity (the human kind) for “Connecting Fundamentals: How to Connect in Person, in a Disconnected World.”

She’ll share stories, tools and tactics to help anyone who truly wants to connect with other people learn how to do so. With a family connection to Casper, Ginger’s excited to join us for this event and will answer all questions you bring to the room as well.

Learn more at gingerjohnson.com, where you can also get the Connectivity Canon book to build your connecting skills.

This event is free and open to the public.

The Natrona County Library’s StoryTime for children ages 3-5 is held each Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Natrona County Library. In addition to being fun, free outings for children and families, StoryTime instills the joy of reading at a young age and helps prepare children for school. Call 577-READ for more information.

A messy kitchen is an inevitability on Thanksgiving Day, so arm yourself with the right tools to tidy up after stuffing your face. (Kids are in charge of cleaning on Turkey Day, right??) Students in grades K–6 are invited to join us on Wednesday, November 20 at 4 pm in the Crawford Room as we read a festive book, have a tasty snack, and make a handprint turkey towel. All supplies and snacks will be provided at no cost. Call 577-7323 for more information.

Patrons of all ages are invited to join us for a Tinkercad class Wednesday, November 20 at 5 pm in the Library’s Tech Center. Tinkercad is an easy-to-learn web application for 3D design that you can use to build your own 3D creation. Design from home, then print in our Creation Station! Library staff will provide a quick tour of the user interface, buttons, and tools available in Tinkercad. Call 577-7323 for more information.

The Natrona County Library’s StoryTime for children ages 3-5 is held each Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Natrona County Library. In addition to being fun, free outings for children and families, StoryTime instills the joy of reading at a young age and helps prepare children for school. Call 577-READ for more information.

The Natrona County Library will host a fun fall-themed craft program for teens in grades 7–12 on Thursday, November 21 at 4 pm in the Crawford Room. Decorate for your Thanksgiving Day feast and express your gratitude with these handmade colorful paper wreaths. All supplies provided at no cost. Call 577-7323 for more information.

The Natrona County Genealogy Society will hold their monthly genealogy workshop on Thursday, November 21 at 6:45 pm in the Crawford Room at the Natrona County Library. This month’s presenter, Cindy Blevins, will do a deeper dive for how to navigate FamilySearch to find indexed sources. FamilySearch is a free online resource and the world’s largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records, and resources. This program is free and open to the public. Call 577-7323 for more information.

Drop by the Natrona County Library’s Creation Station any time between 2 and 4 pm on Friday, November 22 to learn how to make a cool one-piece wallet using the Library’s sewing machines. All supplies provided at no cost. The Library’s Creation Station is a flexible, community, collaborative makerspace for individuals and small groups of all ages who can use STEAM-related supplies and equipment to bring their inventions and creations to life. Call 577-7323 for more information.

The Natrona County Library’s StoryTime for children ages 3-5 is held each Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Natrona County Library. In addition to being fun, free outings for children and families, StoryTime instills the joy of reading at a young age and helps prepare children for school. Call 577-READ for more information.

Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and their children are invited to join us for a leisurely afternoon of movies and crafts in the Crawford Room at the Natrona County Library on Saturday, November 23 at 2 pm. We’ll be traveling to infinity and beyond, and each child will have the opportunity to make their very own spork buddy! All supplies provided at no cost. Call 577-7323 or  more information on this program.

Get introduced to Mona the Mouse! The Natrona County Library’s Tween Book Club will meet on Monday, November 25 at 4 pm in the Crawford Room. Children in grades 4–6 will discuss the first book in an adorable new chapter book series, “Heartwood Hotel: A True Home” by Kallie George. Stop by the Children’s Department to pick up a free copy of this month’s book while supplies last. Call 577-7323 for more information.

One of the best parts of the holidays is all of the fun greeting cards and photographs you receive from family and friends that live far and wide. Showcase the holiday cheer that comes to you via the US Postal Service with your very own holiday card holder that doubles as festive decor. Join us on Monday, November 25 at 5 pm in the Creation Station for a craft program using our Cricut machine. Sign up at bit.ly/CScardholder. Limit of 15 adult participants. Call 577-7323 or visit our website for more information.

It’s never too early to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading. Together you will discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. The Natrona County Library’s StoryTime: TinyTots for babies and toddlers is held each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library. In addition to being fun, free outings for children and families, TinyTots instills the joy of reading at a young age and helps prepare children for school. Call 577-READ for more information.

The Natrona County Library’s Writers’ Bloc will meet the 4th Tuesday of every month in the Crawford Room. An inclusive writing group, writers of poetry, fiction, memoir, fan fiction, or anything else are invited to join us for an inspiring discussion. Doors open at 5 pm, so come a little early if you would like some time to write. Don’t forget to bring your notebooks, laptops, napkins, and anything else you may have jotted ideas on!  Call 577-7323 for more information.

A teen book club, sponsored by the Natrona County Library, will be held on Tuesday, November 26 at 6 pm at Metro Coffee Co. This month’s book is “Jackaby” by William Ritter. The group is open to teens in grades 9–12. Participants receive a free drink at Metro Coffee Co., courtesy of the Friends of the Library. To participate, pick up a copy of this month’s book in the Teen Zone. The Teen Book Club meets monthly, and new members are always welcome. Call 577-7323 for more information.

The Natrona County Library’s StoryTime for children ages 3-5 is held each Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Natrona County Library. In addition to being fun, free outings for children and families, StoryTime instills the joy of reading at a young age and helps prepare children for school. Call 577-READ for more information.

Patrons of all ages are invited to learn about the Natrona County Library’s 3D printer on Wednesday, November 27 at 2 pm in the Creation Station. A staff member will provide an overview and demonstration. The 3D printer is provided by the Natrona County Library Foundation. The Library’s Creation Station is a flexible, community, collaborative makerspace for individuals and small groups of all ages who can use STEAM-related supplies and equipment to bring their inventions and creations to life. Call 577-7323 for more information.

What’s better than a 4-day weekend for Thanksgiving? A 5-day weekend for Thanksgiving! Students in grades K–6 are invited to join us the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 2 pm in the Crawford Room for a special no-school program with a movie–“Secret Life of Pets 2”–and snacks. All supplies and snacks provided at no cost. Call 577-7323 for more information on this program.

The Natrona County Library’s StoryTime for children ages 3-5 is held each Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Natrona County Library. In addition to being fun, free outings for children and families, StoryTime instills the joy of reading at a young age and helps prepare children for school. Call 577-READ for more information.

It’s never too early to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading. Together you will discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. The Natrona County Library’s StoryTime: TinyTots for babies and toddlers is held each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library. In addition to being fun, free outings for children and families, TinyTots instills the joy of reading at a young age and helps prepare children for school. Call 577-READ for more information.