Coming soon: Summer fun for all ages!

Summer is almost here and we are busy creating fun summer programs and events for all ages. Children who are preschool-aged up to 5th grade can look forward to many activities and special events as part of our "Dig into Reading" themed summer reading program. Teens and tweens in 6th-12 grades are encouraged to sign up for our "Beneath the Surface" Summer Reading Challenge, complete with prizes for reading, fun gatherings at the library and classes at the Pinedale Aquatic Center.

Learn more about Dig into Reading for kids preK — 5th grade

Learn more about our teen and tween Beneath the Surface Summer Reading Challenge

Download and print our summer events calendar

Meet Miss Molly Pajama Party

for elementary school students

Tuesday, May 21st

4 - 5:30 pm

All elementary school students are invited to a Meet Miss Molly Pajama Party on this Tuesday the 21st at 4 pm. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas, bring a favorite doll and a story about the doll. Pizza will be served. Sign up in the Children's Room or by calling the library at 367-4114.

Poetry Book Club

Meetings every other Wednesday, next meeting May 22nd

6:30 pm

If you haven't read too much poetry, this book club is the perfect place to explore this often overlooked form of art and learn about great poets through time. Join us every other Wednesday evening for interesting reads and illuminative conversation in this fresh take on the traditional book club. Members are welcome to join at any time. For more information, contact Cassandra at chunter@sublettecountylibrary.org.

Apron Chronicles: A community exhibit

Exhibit all month long

During the month of May the Pinedale Library will be honoring mothers by hosting a unique exhibit, Apron Chronicles. View local family items such as aprons, photographs and personal stories celebrating the importance of mothers in our individual lives and in our community as a whole. The exhibit will be available for viewing throughout the month of May.

See a photo from the exhibit

Book Club: Beyond The Happiness Project

First Tuesday of each month (next meeting June 4th)

12 noon

The Pinedale Library Board Room

Read interesting books and enjoy conversation. This book club is free and open to anyone. Discussion will take place during the monthly meetings or online in our exclusive Facebook group, "The Happiness Project, Pinedale Wyoming."

In June we will be discussing Little Bee by Chris Cleave. Copies can be picked up at the front desk, and are available while supplies last.

Read more about this book club

Request to join "Beyond the Happiness Project, Pinedale Wyoming" group on Facebook

Evening Book Club
Every third Thursday of the month, next meeting June 20th
7 pm

Books available at the Front Desk

You asked for an evening book club and we listened. Book lovers can now gather and discuss recently read titles in a book club for those who find it more convenient to gather after work and the chores of the day are done. Book club selections can be picked up at the front desk and are available while supplies last.

WANTED: Your old shovels!

Donate now until August

Do you have a rusty old shovel laying around? How would you like your shovel to be part of an outdoor art exhibit to be placed at the library? Artist Patrick Plourde will be building pinecones out of old metal shovel heads for an upcoming Ex|Site: 3D Project. In|site:Ex|site/Pinedale is a public arts program managed by the Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of the Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC). Shovels can be dropped off at a receptacle at the library, among other locations.

View more information about the project

Learn more about the artist Patrick Plourde

Visit the Pinedale Fine Arts Council website

Pinedale Adult Chess Club

Thursdays

6-8 pm

The Pinedale Library

Are you a chess lover but have no one to play against? Are you a novice but want to learn more about the game? Come to an informal gathering of chess enthusiasts old and new to the game on Thursdays every week. Test your skills against a human opponent and be able to say "checkmate." Feel free to bring your own board. For more information, call 367-4114.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, May 23rd

3 pm

The Pinedale Library

Monthly meeting locations generally alternate between the libraries in Pinedale and Big Piney. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact the library at (307) 367-4114.

View minutes from previous board meetings here.

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