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Summer Reading Program Sign-ups Begin!
Jun
1

Summer Reading Program Sign-ups Begin!

Summer Reading Program sign-ups begin at the Lander Library! Stop by the library during open hours beginning June 1 and sign up the whole family for 2026 SRP. There will be reading logs for kiddos, punch cards for teens, and bingo for adults.

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Dino Romp!
Jun
5

Dino Romp!

Join us for an outdoor celebration of our “Unearth a Story” theme with chalk art dinosaur prints, popcorn, and music.

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Summer Movie at the Library: Holes
Jun
17

Summer Movie at the Library: Holes

Rated PG
Attend a free showing of Holes at the Library!

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May the 4th Be With You at the Library!
May
4

May the 4th Be With You at the Library!

Come to the Carnegie Room for a family-friendly celebration of all things Star Wars and space. Meet R2-D2 and other life-size replicas, complete spacey crafts, and enjoy the company of other fans!

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Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company Presents “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” PERFORMANCE
Mar
14

Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company Presents “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” PERFORMANCE

FREE & OPEN to the PUBLIC. Ticket reservations are not required. Please show up 15 minutes prior to the performance to secure seating.

The Fremont County Library System is among the stops for a two-actor tour of “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” in local schools, libraries, and community centers throughout Fremont County, organized by the Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company. The 60-minute performance will include excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet, and The Taming of the Shrew. Each performance will be followed by a 15-minute talkback with the actors, as well as the option for a heightened language workshop.

The workshop is open to all members of the community, regardless of age or experience, and lasts about an hour. The students will work with the two actors on breathing exercises, acting games, and an intro to Shakespeare’s language.

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Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company Presents “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” PERFORMANCE
Mar
14

Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company Presents “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” PERFORMANCE

FREE & OPEN to the PUBLIC. Ticket reservations are not required. Please show up 15 minutes prior to the performance to secure seating.

The Fremont County Library System is among the stops for a two-actor tour of “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” in local schools, libraries, and community centers throughout Fremont County, organized by the Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company. The 60-minute performance will include excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet, and The Taming of the Shrew. Each performance will be followed by a 15-minute talkback with the actors, as well as the option for a heightened language workshop.

The workshop is open to all members of the community, regardless of age or experience, and lasts about an hour. The students will work with the two actors on breathing exercises, acting games, and an intro to Shakespeare’s language.

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Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company Presents “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” WORKSHOP
Mar
14

Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company Presents “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” WORKSHOP

FREE & OPEN to the PUBLIC. Ticket reservations are not required. Please show up 15 minutes prior to the performance to secure seating.

The Fremont County Library System is among the stops for a two-actor tour of “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” in local schools, libraries, and community centers throughout Fremont County, organized by the Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company. The 60-minute performance will include excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet, and The Taming of the Shrew. Each performance will be followed by a 15-minute talkback with the actors, as well as the option for a heightened language workshop.

The workshop is open to all members of the community, regardless of age or experience, and lasts about an hour. The students will work with the two actors on breathing exercises, acting games, and an intro to Shakespeare’s language.

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Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company Presents “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” PERFORMANCE
Mar
13

Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company Presents “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” PERFORMANCE

FREE & OPEN to the PUBLIC. Ticket reservations are not required. Please show up 15 minutes prior to the performance to secure seating.

The Fremont County Library System is among the stops for a two-actor tour of “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” in local schools, libraries, and community centers throughout Fremont County, organized by the Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company. The 60-minute performance will include excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet, and The Taming of the Shrew. Each performance will be followed by a 15-minute talkback with the actors, as well as the option for a heightened language workshop.

The workshop is open to all members of the community, regardless of age or experience, and lasts about an hour. The students will work with the two actors on breathing exercises, acting games, and an intro to Shakespeare’s language.

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Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company Presents “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” WORKSHOP
Mar
13

Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company Presents “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” WORKSHOP

FREE & OPEN to the PUBLIC. Ticket reservations are not required. Please show up 15 minutes prior to the performance to secure seating.

The Fremont County Library System is among the stops for a two-actor tour of “Shakespeare’s Greatest Scenes” in local schools, libraries, and community centers throughout Fremont County, organized by the Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company. The 60-minute performance will include excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet, and The Taming of the Shrew. Each performance will be followed by a 15-minute talkback with the actors, as well as the option for a heightened language workshop.

The workshop is open to all members of the community, regardless of age or experience, and lasts about an hour. The students will work with the two actors on breathing exercises, acting games, and an intro to Shakespeare’s language.

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Buffalo Bill Boycott & Dr. Jo's Holiday Roundup - Library Benefit
Dec
19

Buffalo Bill Boycott & Dr. Jo's Holiday Roundup - Library Benefit

Ring in the holiday season and support your local libraries at Buffalo Bill Boycott & Dr. Jo’s Holiday Roundup Library Benefit Concert!

Buffalo Bill and Dr. Jo perform on the fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and guitar during this live music performance offering Holiday and Christmas songs, stories, poems, and entertaining skits in the festive spirit of the Cowboys and Pioneers of Wyoming and the Old West! Seating is limited, so be sure to get tickets for the family as soon as you can! (see below for ticket info)

Doors Open: 5:30 PM | Event Start: 6:00 PM

Ticket Information:
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$10/person for Adults
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Free for kids 12 and under (ticket still needed for entry)
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Tickets are required for entry and are available for purchase at the Lander Library or at the door before the show (if available), cash or check only for payment (checks payable to the Fremont County Library Foundation)

Can't make the show in Lander? Additional shows will take place the 20th in Riverton and 21st in Dubois! Inquire with RBL or DBL staff about ticket availability for the other shows.

All proceeds go to the Fremont County Library Foundation, special thanks to Buffalo Bill Boycott & Dr. Jo for their generous support!

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Holiday Open House
Dec
11

Holiday Open House

Celebrate the holidays with us at the library at our annual Holiday Open House!
Warm up with food, live music from The Tinderwoods, crafts, new books, a letter station, AND a visit from Santa Claus himself! The Book Nook will also be open extra hours from 5 to 7 PM during the event.

We will draw for raffle prize winners from our Where’s Ludlow? Scavenger Hunt, so be sure to have your cards returned by 5 PM!

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Sesame Street: Raising Kids in a Digital World
Dec
1

Sesame Street: Raising Kids in a Digital World

Join us for a special visit from the folks at Sesame Street for a hands-on workshop for the whole family on raising kids in a digital world!

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Frights & Bites Halloween Movie Night
Oct
30

Frights & Bites Halloween Movie Night

Join us this spooky season for a spooktacular, free showing of the 1954 cult classic film, Them! (film not rated). Scary good treats and refreshments are provided, costumes are welcome! All ages are welcome to attend (parental discretion advised).

Synopsis: The earliest atomic tests in New Mexico cause common ants to mutate into giant man-eating monsters that threaten civilization.

FCLS is licensed through Swank Movie Licensing USA

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Life-Size Candyland
Aug
6

Life-Size Candyland

All Ages
Join us for a game of life-size Candyland! Groups will rotate through the game, so drop by anytime during the program to join the fun!

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Beginner Bird Walk
Jul
19

Beginner Bird Walk

Join Ranger Lacey from Sinks Canyon State Park to explore the basics of birding. We'll have binoculars to lend out, but feel free to bring your own.

We'll be part of the Statewide BioBlitz weekend as citizen scientists. Download the iNaturalist and/or Merlin apps ahead of time to learn how tech can help with bird ID and contribute data!

We'll meet at the Visitor Center at 10:30 AM. Dress for the weather and walking around.

No pets so that we can enjoy the birds!

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Birding Game Night
Jul
2

Birding Game Night

Join us, Sinks Canyon State Park, and Audubon Rockies for a fun night of bird-themed board games for the whole family!

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Magician: Byron Gray
Jul
2

Magician: Byron Gray

What’s better than a magic show? Magician Byron Gray joins us for a spellbinding production!

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Performer: Andy Mason
Jun
27

Performer: Andy Mason

Award-winning New Mexico children’s musician Andy Mason brings his educational, interactive, and fun musical performance to Lander! Andy, from Portales, NM, will have the audience dancing and singing along to his songs about pizza, burritos, sharks, pirates, owees, and hand washing.

Suitable for all ages.

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Imagine Lander: Earth Day Art Night
Apr
22

Imagine Lander: Earth Day Art Night

Celebrate Earth Day, unleash your creativity, and imagine a future for Lander!

Supplies Provided!

In partnership with Lander Climate Action Network and the Fremont County Pioneer Museum

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Sinks Canyon State Park: All About Eggs
Apr
19

Sinks Canyon State Park: All About Eggs

Ever wonder why some eggs are brightly colored and others are camouflaged? How about how some, like owls, are almost perfectly spherical while others are pointy?

Stop by Sinks Canyon State Park’s egg table to learn all about eggs and check out some avian reads while you’re here!

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Sinks Canyon State Park: All About Eggs
Apr
12

Sinks Canyon State Park: All About Eggs

Ever wonder why some eggs are brightly colored and others are camouflaged? How about how some, like owls, are almost perfectly spherical while others are pointy?

Stop by Sinks Canyon State Park’s egg table to learn all about eggs and check out some avian reads while you’re here!

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Holiday Open House
Dec
12

Holiday Open House

Celebrate the holidays with us at the library at our annual Holiday Open House!
Warm up with food, live music from The Tinderwoods, crafts, new books, a letter station, AND a visit from Santa Claus himself!

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Buffalo Bill's Holiday Roundup
Dec
11

Buffalo Bill's Holiday Roundup

This live music program offers Holiday and Christmas songs, stories, poems, and entertaining skits in the festive spirit of the Cowboys and Pioneers of Wyoming and the Old West!

"Buffalo Bill" and Dr. Jo perform on the fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and guitar.

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StoryWalk Installation #3
Aug
2
to Aug 31

StoryWalk Installation #3

Enjoy a story even when the library is closed!

Take a walk around the library property and read the story through the summer.

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StoryWalk Installation #2
Jul
1
to Jul 31

StoryWalk Installation #2

Enjoy a story even when the library is closed!

Take a walk around the library property and read the story through the summer.

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Introductory Orienteering with Speed Goat Orienteering
Jun
8

Introductory Orienteering with Speed Goat Orienteering

Get your map skills in gear and find all the points!

This introduction to orienteering program presented by Speed Goat Orienteering is great for families with kids 8 years old and up, older adults wanting to keep their brains sharp, and anyone in between who thinks orienteering sounds fun.

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StoryWalk Installation #1
Jun
1
to Jun 29

StoryWalk Installation #1

Enjoy a story even when the library is closed!

Take a walk around the library property and read the story through the summer.

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Christmas Movie Marathon
Dec
23

Christmas Movie Marathon

Cozy up at the library on a Saturday before the Christmas holiday with a marathon of Christmas movie favorites, all day long!

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Movie: A Christmas Story
Dec
21

Movie: A Christmas Story

Join us after the Open House festivities for a showing of A Christmas Story, and test your knowledge of the movie with our trivia contest through the evening!

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Holiday Open House
Dec
21

Holiday Open House

Celebrate the holidays with us at the library at our annual Holiday Open House! Warm up with hot beverages, food, music, and storytimes through the evening. The festivities will be followed by a showing of A Christmas Story and a movie trivia contest at 7 PM!

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